Medical Council of Canada MCCQE Part 1 Exam MCCQE Question # 4 Topic 1 Discussion

Medical Council of Canada MCCQE Part 1 Exam MCCQE Question # 4 Topic 1 Discussion

MCCQE Exam Topic 1 Question 4 Discussion:
Question #: 4
Topic #: 1

A 35-year-old man comes to your office with a history of headaches that last 1 hour and are relieved by 1000 mg of acetaminophen. These headaches, which started 6 months ago after he got his first job as a lawyer, occur regularly. The patient wants a computed tomography scan of his head to rule out a tumour. Physical examination reveals no abnormality. Review of systems does not contribute any positive findings. Which one of the following is the best management?


A.

Refer the patient to a neurologist for further investigations.


B.

Order a computed tomography of the head.


C.

Reassure the patient.


D.

Prescribe stronger pain relief medications.


E.

Refer the patient to a psychiatrist for anxiety disorder.


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