Medical Symptoms Quiz: Shoulder Pain
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What is a potential cause of shoulder pain in older adults with pneumonia?

  • Pressing of the affected lung on the diaphragm (correct)
  • Unexplained sweating and jaw pain
  • Chest discomfort or pressure
  • Exacerbation of shoulder symptoms from increased activity

    • What should be looked for during screening for cardiac causes of shoulder pain?

  • Nausea and unexplained sweating
  • Influence of nitroglycerin on shoulder pain
  • Effect of antacids/acid-relieving drugs on shoulder symptoms
  • Back pain and chest discomfort (correct)

    • When does shoulder pain associated with angina or myocardial infarction typically start?

  • Randomly throughout the day
  • 3 to 5 minutes after the start of activity (correct)
  • During periods of rest
  • After taking nitroglycerin

    • What should be asked about regarding the effect of medication in individuals with known heart disease?

    <p>The effect of taking nitroglycerin (men) or antacids/acid-relieving drugs (women) on shoulder symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may exacerbate the shoulder symptoms from a cardiac cause?

    <p>Increased activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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