Medical Council of Canada MCCQE Part 1 Exam MCCQE Question # 19 Topic 2 Discussion

Medical Council of Canada MCCQE Part 1 Exam MCCQE Question # 19 Topic 2 Discussion

MCCQE Exam Topic 2 Question 19 Discussion:
Question #: 19
Topic #: 2

A 56-year-old woman with a 4-year history of fibromyalgia presents for follow-up. She reports that she is struggling with her health and daily life. She is unhappy with her lack of progress and says she feels tired all the time and stays in bed all day. When asked why, she states she is confused about why she is not getting better. Physical exam and investigations are unchanged from baseline. Which one of the following is the best next step?


A.

Prescribe cannabinoid therapy


B.

Initiate iron and vitamin B12 supplementation


C.

Educate the patient about her illness


D.

Start a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor


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