A fairly common condition that results in chronic pain primarily in joints, muscles, and tendons and most commonly affects women between the ages of 20 and 50 is ________.

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


fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia commonly affects women between the ages of 20 and 50 and causes chronic pain primarily in joints, muscles, and tendons.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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With the high-security feature activated, how often must a user change their password?

A. Every 90 days. B. Every 6 months. C. Once a month. D. Every 2 months.

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Which of the following statements is NOT true about an SMV cranium projection (Schueller method)?

a. The IOML should be placed parallel to the IR for the projection. b. Positioning the midsagittal plane perpendicular to the IR prevents cranial tilting. c. The dens is centered within the exposure field. d. If the resulting image demonstrates the mandibular mentum posterior to the eth-moid sinuses, the central ray can be angled caudally to obtain an optimal projec-tion.

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Which of the following statements regarding EMS research is correct?

A. Research in EMS is usually only performed by the medical director B. AEMTs will be involved in research typically through gathering data C. Evidence-based decision making is an ineffective way of improving care D. The goal of EMS research is to identify interventions that are ineffective

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