Phil Is a Man in His Mid-60s Who Operates the Newsstand

question 7

Multiple Choice

Phil is a man in his mid-60s who operates the newsstand down the street from where you live. Recently you've noticed that Phil's eyelids sag and that his speech is harder for you to understand than it used to be. Which of the following age-related conditions should you most suspect in Phil?

• A)Polymyalgia rheumatica
• B)Myasthenia gravis
• C)Paget's disease
• D)Osteomalacia

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