Constipation, a common complaint among older individuals, is often due to

A) The overuse of laxatives B) Dehydration
C) High fiber diets D) Overhydration


B

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A patient has chest pain, and you have just assisted him in taking his nitroglycerin tablet. Which of these statements made by the patient is the cause for greatest concern?

A) "It is easier to breathe now." B) "The chest pain does not feel any different." C) "I seem to be getting a headache." D) "My tongue is stinging and burning."

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During closed kinetic chain knee extension, the menisci are pushed ____________________ by the femoral condyles and pulled anteriorly by ____________________

a. posteriorly, semimembranosus muscle b. posteriorly, gracilis muscle c. anteriorly, quadriceps expansion and patellofemoral ligament d. anteriorly, popliteus muscle and coronary ligaments

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Which of the following is typically associated with pulpitis and periapical inflammation following wear of a supernumerary cusp?

a. Amelogenesis imperfecta b. Regional odontodysplasia c. Turner's tooth d. Dens evaginatus e. Dens invaginatus

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A vascular fibroblastic matrix in which numerous multinucleated giant cells are seen microscop-ically is present in which of the following?

a. Hypophosphatasia b. Hypothyroidism c. Hyperthyroidism d. Hyperparathyroidism e. All the above

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