The Master Surgeon | Free Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

QUESTION NO

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A 68 year old male is referred by his GP to the acute medical unit for a headache. He reports that the pain started about 5 days ago and is all around his head. It is dull in nature. This is associated with tenderness when combing his hair and some jaw pain when eating. There are no other symptoms. He has a past medical history of hypertension, angina and cataracts. He lives with his wife in a bungalow. What medication should be started immediately?

Please select one of the following:

Morphine
Omeprazole
Prednisolone
Dexamethasone
Clopidogrel

Question By Dr Ley Taing Chan MBBS, BA.