A Usually Severe Condition Characterized by Fatigue and Progressive Muscle

question 140

Multiple Choice

A usually severe condition characterized by fatigue and progressive muscle weakness, especially of the face and throat, is:

• A) fibromyalgia.
• B) muscular dystrophy.
• C) achondroplasia.
• D) myasthenia gravis.

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Definitions:

Density

The measure of mass per unit volume of a substance.

Flexibility Assessment

The evaluation of the range of motion around a joint or the ability of a joint to move freely without pain.

Isolation Precautions

Measures taken to prevent the spread of infections by isolating patients who are infectious.

Highly Contagious

Highly contagious describes a disease or condition that is easily spread from one person to another through direct contact or proximity.