Which of the following statements concerning cyclic perimenstrual pain and discomfort (CPPD) is accurate?
1. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PDD) is a milder form of premenstrual syn-drome (PMS) and more common in younger women.
2. Secondary dysmenorrhea is more intense and medically significant than primary dysmenorrhea.
3. PMS is a complex, poorly understood condition that may include any of a hun-dred symptoms.
4. The causes of PMS are by now well established.
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1. Incorrect. PDD is a more severe variant of PMS.
2. Incorrect. Secondary dysmenorrhea is characterized by more muted pain than primary; the medical treatment is much the same.
3. Correct. PMS might manifest itself with one or more of a hundred or so physical and psychologic symptoms.
4. Incorrect. The cause of PMS is unknown. It may, in fact, be a collection of different problems.
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1. The action should be observed every 3 days 2. The action should be completed every 3 days 3. The action should be documented every 3 days 4. The action will no longer be necessary in 3 days