When the sciatic nerve is damaged by excessive pressure on the nerve from prolonged sitting or lying down, the patient has ________. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


sciatica
Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve is damaged.

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The federal government pays for a percentage of the costs of medical services by reimbursing each state; this percentage is known as the:

A) Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP). B) State Medical Assistance Percentage (SMAP). C) Federal Medicaid Reimbursement Percentage (FMRP). D) State Medicaid Reimbursement Percentage (SMRP).

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According to studies, which of the following makes two-thirds of telephone callers angry?

A) Having to repeat themselves B) Leaving a message C) Being put on hold D) Talking slowly

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The cartilaginous tip of the sternum is known as the ________ process.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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At what age should an infant reach gross motor development of sitting without support?

A) Eight months B) Six months C) Seven months D) Nine months

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