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meagbuch

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The patient complains to the nurse about a sharp pain in the lower quadrants every month at midcycle that lasts for several hours. This description is consistent with which underlying pa-thophysiological process?
 
  a. Round ligament stretching to support the uterus
  b. Mittelschmerz, a pain associated with ovulation
  c. Premenstrual uterine enlargement
  d. Endometrial changes

Question 2

What is the purpose of mucus?
 
  a. To warm the air entering the lungs.
  b. To trap particles and bacteria.
  c. To protect the cilia.
  d. To clean the sinus cavity.


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krakiolit

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Mittelschmerz is a pain in either lower quadrant associated with ovulation. There is no stretching of the round ligaments during the midcycle period. Premenstrual uterine changes do not produce discomfort.

Answer to Question 2

B
Mucus traps particles and bacteria that may be in the inspired air.


meagbuch

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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:D TYSM

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