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Chapter 23: Complications due to Adolescence
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1. The biological changes associated with adolescence are stimulated primarily by: a. the peripheral nervous system. b. the thalamus. c. increased secretion of estrogen and progesterone. d. the pi... tuitary gland. 2. What is a lateral curvature of the spine called? a. Lordosis b. Kyphosis c. Scoliosis d. Kyphoscoliosis 3. How is scoliosis identified? a. Bowed or hunched-over position of head and shoulders b. Unevenly aligned hips and shoulders c. A swayback posture d. One arm and leg shorter than the other 4. What are common local signs of osteomyelitis? a. Joint swelling, limited movement b. Deformity of a limb, pain at rest c. Fever, leukocytosis, and malaise d. A red, swollen area, pain increasing with movement 5. Which of the following comprise typical early signs of Still’s disease, a form of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis? 1. Presence of rheumatoid factor in the blood 2. High fever and skin rash 3. Swollen painful knees, wrists, and elbows 4. Deformity of the hands and feet a. 1, 3 b. 1, 4 c. 2, 3 d. 2, 4 [Show More]
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