Medical Council of Canada MCCQE Question Answer
An 87-year-old man presents with a 2-week history of stiffness in both shoulders and both hips. On further questioning, he tells you that he has experienced a 2 kg unintentional weight loss over the last month. His past medical history is otherwise unremarkable and he is on no medications. On examination, he has limited range of motion due to pain in his shoulders and hips. The remainder of his examination, including muscle strength and joint exam, is normal. Which one of the following will you specifically ask about regarding his history?

