Somatization disorder is a polysymptomatic disorder, which means that the disorder is associated with ____ symptoms
a. Few signs and
b. Polymorphic
c. Many signs and
d. Specific signs and
C
Somatization is a polysymptomatic disorder (i.e., one associated with many signs and symptoms).
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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
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a. "My baby gets oxygen from the placenta." b. "The placenta functions to help excrete waste products." c. "The nourishment that I take in passes through the placenta." d. "The placenta helps maintain a stable temperature for my baby."
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1. Metformin, a biguanide to prevent diabetes 2. Omeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor to prevent peptic ulcer disease 3. Naproxen, an NSAID to treat joint pain 4. Furosemide, a diuretic to treat fluid retention ____
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