]> 2026-07-31T11:51:11+00:00 WBR0429 0 en Hearing loss Hearing loss is not classically associated with GCA. Auto-amputation of digits Blindness Blindness is a classical complication of GCA. Glomerulonephritis Coronary aneurysm Pathology A 78-year-old woman presents to the physician’s office with complaints of right-sided headache, low-grade fever, and fatigue for the past 4 days. She states that she has a history of tension-type headaches, but her current headache is not the same and has not been relieved by either NSAIDs or acetaminophen. Her past medical history is remarkable for chronic, bilateral pain and stiffness in her proximal muscles. Upon further questioning, the patient explains that she has recently been experiencing pain in her jaw every time she chews her food. Her temperature is 38.2 °C (100.8 °F), heart rate is 104/min, and blood pressure is 122/86 mmHg. Physical examination is remarkable for scalp tenderness on the right side. Work-up is remarkable for Hb= 11.2 g/dL, MCV=88 fL, WBC=10,800 cells/mm3, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)=122 mm/hr. The administration of high-dose steroids is most essential to prevent which of the following complications? C Vascular 2020-10-28T00:32:04Z 2459150.5222685 WBR0429