Answer to Question 1
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1. Incorrect. OTC pregnancy tests use ELISA technology, which can yield positive results as little as 4 days after implantation. Implantation occurs 6 to 10 days after conception. If Nancy were pregnant, she would be into her third week at this point (having missed her pe-riod 1 week ago).
2. Correct. Anticonvulsants may yield false-positive results.
3. Incorrect. Fibroid tumors are nonhormone producing and have no bearing on hCG pregnancy tests.
4. Incorrect. Although stress may interrupt normal hormone cycles (menstrual cycles), it does not affect hCG levels or produce positive pregnancy results.
Answer to Question 2
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1. Incorrect. The center of gravity shifts forward.
2. Correct. An increase in the normal lumbosacral curve (lordosis) develops and a com-pensatory curvature in the cervicodorsal region develops to help her maintain her balance.
3. Incorrect. She will have decreased muscle tone.
4. Incorrect. She will notice an increased mobility of her pelvic joints.