A patient is said to have ________ if she has painful menstruation.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

dysmenorrhea

Dysmenorrhea is painful menstruation.

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It would MOST likely be necessary to ask a patient a direct question if:

A) he or she is elderly and has more than one medical complaint. B) he or she is not giving you usable facts about himself or herself. C) he or she is having chest pain and a heart attack must be ruled out. D) there are numerous family members and friends present at the scene.

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Which of the following is measured using an index of periodontal destruction?

A) Total disease destruction B) Disease severity C) Risk factors for disease D) Degree of calculus and plaque E) Bleeding severity

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