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Chapter 13: Skeletal and Muscular Systems
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Which of the following conditions is caused by compression of the median nerve, resulting in pain or numbness in the wrist, hand, and fingers?
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d. carpal tunnel syndrome
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Which of the following conditions is an autoimmune motor disorder that causes progressive muscle fatigue and weakness?
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c. carpal tunnel syndrome
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Martha Snyder has been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. She most likely has which of the following complaints?
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The application of cold, such as with ice compresses, to decrease inflammation and pain is known as:
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c. dual-energy absorptiometry
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d. transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
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Ilka Heidrick has myasthenia gravis. Which of the following is she most likely to experience?
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a. increased energy level after exercise
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Which of the following terms means treatment (using) movement?
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Which of the following terms means abnormal condition of a backward bend in the vertebrae?
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Which of the following terms means drooping or prolapse of the tarsus?
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