Krista Selcher is pregnant with twins at 30 weeks' gestation. She begins to go into labor. For treatment, the physician would order ________
A) an amniocentesis
B) tocolytic drugs
C) hormone replacement therapy drugs
D) a TRAM flap
B
Explanation: A) An amniocentesis is not a treatment for premature labor.
B) Correct! Toc/o- means "childbirth; labor" and ly/o- means "break down; destroy."
C) Hormone replacement drugs are used to treat menopause, not premature labor.
D) A TRAM flap is a breast reconstruction technique.
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