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For a diagnosis of GAD, how many of the following symptoms must be present in addition to excessive worry: restlessness, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, irritability, muscle tension, and sleep disturbance?

Which neurotransmitter system is most strongly implicated in the development of psychosis?

After eating spicy food, Jeremy often feels a burning sensation in his chest. What is a term that means heartburn?

A narrowing of the urethra is ____________________.

Following a stroke the patient was unable to speak due to the brain damage.  The medical term for this is:

A patient is scheduled for a surgical procedure to remove adhesions around the kidney that are causing pain and impaired function. This procedure is known as:

A patient with a history of pelvic organ prolapse undergoes a surgical procedure to repair and strengthen the vaginal wall. This procedure is known as:

A patient presents with severe abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting after eating a fatty meal. Imaging reveals the presence of gallstones in the gallbladder. The physician diagnoses the condition as:

A patient reports muscle weakness and tingling in the arms.  To measure the electrical activity in the muscles the neurologist would order a(n):

The term that means pain in a joint or joints is _______.