Match the Explanations with the Associated Abbreviation

question 195

Multiple Choice

Match the explanations with the associated abbreviation.

-DEXA

• A)the articulation between a bone on the side of the cranium and the lower jaw bone
• B)a condition affecting the wrist and caused by pressure on a nerve
• C)bone density test
• D)medication that treats inflammatory conditions
• E)autoimmune condition marked by a wolf-like facial rash and joint pain
• F)bones in the back that are connected to ribs
• G)process of recording muscle contractions
• H)chronic inflammatory joint condition marked by damage to articular cartilage and ankylosis in smaller joints of the hands and feet
• I)type of parenteral injection
• J)connective tissue joining bones in the anterior portion of the knee

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

Wolpe’s method for reducing fears by associating a hierarchy of images of fear-evoking stimuli with deep muscle relaxation.

Virtual Therapy

The delivery of therapeutic services via digital platforms, allowing clients to receive counseling or therapy over the internet.

Muscle Relaxation

A technique or process aimed at reducing tension in the muscles through various methods, often used to reduce stress or alleviate physical discomfort.

Joseph Wolpe

A psychiatrist known for developing systematic desensitization, a method used to treat phobias and anxiety disorders.