Deck 161: Hip Pain

Question 1

An adult patient who has been taking high-dose corticosteroids reports a dull, aching pain in the groin and presents with a limp. What condition does the provider suspect, based on this history?

A) Avascular necrosis of the femoral head
B) Infectious arthritis of the hip
C) Osteoarthritis of the hip
D) Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE)

Answer 1

A

Question 2

A patient with chronic hip pain cannot take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and tells the provider that acetaminophen is minimally helpful. What might the provider recommend initially to improve pain relief?

A) A fentanyl patch
B) Capsaicin
C) Glucosamine
D) Lidocaine patches

Answer 2

B