Women in labor may be given a uterine stimulant drug if they are experiencing ________
A) dysmenorrhea
B) uterine inertia
C) dilation and effacement of the cervix
D) a vaginal yeast infection
Answer: B
A) Dysmenorrhea occurs during menstruation, not during labor.
C) Dilation and effacement of the cervix is a normal part of labor and is not treated with a drug.
D) A vaginal yeast infection is not treated with a uterine stimulant drug.
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2. The hard appearance of the thyroid nodules.
3. The sudden onset of pain in the thyroid nodules
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).