Patient management problem-preferred responses. 
Following are the preferred responses for the Patient Management Problem in this CONTINUUM issue.  The case, questions, and answer options are repeated, and the preferred response appears in bold print, followed by an explanation and a reference with which you may seek more specific information.  You are encouraged to review the responses and explanations carefully to evaluate your general understanding of the material.  The comment and references included with each question are intended to encourage independent study.