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penza

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Which word means pain in several muscle groups?
 
  A) polymyalgia
  B) repetitive strain injury
  C) myopathy
  D) myasthenia gravis

Question 2

Braxton Hicks refers to ________.
 
  A) dilation of the cervix during labor
  B) false labor pains
  C) rupturing of the membranes during labor
  D) the fetal head as the presenting part during delivery



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Answer to Question 1

A
Explanation: A) Correct Poly- means many, much. Alg/o- means pain.
B) This does not describe repetitive strain injury.
C) This is muscle disease, not always with pain.
D) This involves muscle fatigue, not pain.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A) Braxton Hicks are contractions, not dilation.
B) Correct Braxton Hicks contractions are irregular contractions of the uterus before the actual onset of labor.
C) Braxton Hicks are contractions, not rupture of the membranes.
D) Braxton Hicks are contractions in the pregnant woman and are not related to the fetus.




penza

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


mammy1697

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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