A 35-Year-Old Man Is Evaluated for Pain and Swelling Behind

question 579

Multiple Choice

A 35-year-old man is evaluated for pain and swelling behind his right foot that is exacerbated by walking.  He reports chronic back pain that occurs mostly in the morning and at night.  The pain improves during the day and with exercise, but not with rest.  He takes over-the-counter ibuprofen with significant back pain relief.  The patient has no fatigue, headaches, vision problems, or abdominal complaints.  He has no other medical problems.  His mother suffers from rheumatoid arthritis.
Laboratory results are as follows:

Physical examination should focus specifically on which of the following?

• A)Arm span to height ratio
• B)Chest expansion
• C)Dix-Hallpike maneuver
• D)Drop arm test
• E)Romberg test

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