What finding is associated with Duchenne muscular dystrophy?
a. Lordosis
b. Drooping eyelids
c. Pedal edema
d. Hepatomegaly
ANS: A
Duchenne muscular dystrophy manifests early in life with proximal muscle weakness that leads to a waddling gait, exaggerated lumbar curvature (lordosis), and frequent falls.
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a. deep tissue b. neuromuscular c. myofascial d. acupressure
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A) formula B) nomogram C) BSA D) pharmacopeia
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