Inflammation of the muscular wall of the uterus is:
A) endometritis.
B) myometritis.
C) vaginitis.
D) cervicitis.
B
Explanation:
A) Endometritis is inflammation of the uterine lining.
B) Correct.
C) Vaginitis is inflammation of the vagina.
D) Cervicitis is inflammation of the cervix of the uterus.
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A) Benefit review B) Clinical services C) Patient education D) Nursing services
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A) habitat. B) atmosphere. C) environment. D) ecosystem.
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A) ?muscle tissue B) ?connective tissue C) ?fat tissue D) ?bone mass E) ?lymph fluid
Read this excerpt from a patient's health record:Hospital CourseNeuro: On admission exam, Decker was found to have mild lumbar lordosis, pseudohypertrophy of his calf muscles, and a waddling gait. He did not have any genu varum or genu valgus. No hyporeflexia was noted. The initial concern was a muscular dystrophy. Given a family history of polymyositis, that was considered as well. Decker's labs were consistent with muscular dystrophy. An electromyography showed myopathic changes. A muscle biopsy was then performed to help distinguish which of the muscular dystrophies the patient has. The results are pending.CV: Cardiology was consulted, given the strong risk for developing cardiomyopathy.Resp: No problems were seen throughout the hospital stay. Decker was educated in performing
breathing exercises and also about the respiratory problems often seen later on in the condition.Ortho: Orthopedic surgery was consulted for Decker's scoliosis.Social: Much of the hospital stay focused on patient education. Which of the following tests showed "myopathic changes"? A. Procedure for looking into a muscle B. Procedure for measuring the electrical activity of a muscle C. Procedure for studying muscles D. Imaging procedure using a computer to produce cross sections along an axis E. A record of the electrical activity of a muscle