Read This Selection: Glossodynia Is a Painful Burning Sensation of the Tongue

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Multiple Choice

Read this selection: Glossodynia is a painful burning sensation of the tongue. It occurs in postmenopausal women. Its etiology is unknown, and there is no successful treatment. Which of the following statements best describes this condition?

• A)It occurs during the childbearing period.
• B)Its cause is well understood.
• C)It is a complication of viral infections.
• D)It's seen in older women.
• E)Antibiotics will clear it up.

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