Full history including psychiatric, smoking, alcohol, and drugs |
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Measure blood pressure |
Measure blood sugar |
Varicella—history of chickenpox, check antibodies if necessary, and advise against contact with chickenpox and shingles |
Tuberculosis—history of tuberculosis, chest x ray, and tuberculin test |
Osteoporosis—dual energy xray absorptiometry scan, weight bearing exercise, ensure adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D, hormone replacement if appropriate |
Peptic ulcer disease—history of peptic ulcer disease, prophylaxis if in high risk group |