Carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. pain
b. weakness in the little finger
c. paresthesia of the thumb, index and middle finger
d. hyperflexibility of the thumb and index finger
e. weakness and paresthesia of part of the ring finger
A, C, E
CTS symptoms include pain, paresthesia, and weakness of the thumb, index, middle and part of ring fingers, but never the little finger.
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1. Alendronate (Fosamax) 2. Ibandronate (Boniva) 3. Calcium carbonate 4. Raloxifene (Evista)
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1. 0.5 ml 2. 0.75 ml 3. 1.0 ml 4. 1.5 ml