Medical Council of Canada MCCQE Part 1 Exam MCCQE Question # 15 Topic 2 Discussion

Medical Council of Canada MCCQE Part 1 Exam MCCQE Question # 15 Topic 2 Discussion

MCCQE Exam Topic 2 Question 15 Discussion:
Question #: 15
Topic #: 2

A 26-year-old man presents with pain, numbness, and weakness in his right upper extremity. He works as a computer programmer, and his BMI is 32. Symptoms have worsened since he started spending more time on the keyboard. He reports that his right hand feels clumsier while he is typing. Physical examination reveals mild weakness in the intrinsic muscles of that hand, with a positive Tinel sign at the ulnar nerve. Which one of the following is the best next step?


A.

Wrist splint to test for carpal tunnel.


B.

Physiotherapy.


C.

Elbow extension brace for use during sleep.


D.

Magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine.


E.

Nerve conduction studies to localize the level of the lesion.


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