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A symptom that is exacerbated is ____?

  • A. Improving
  • B. Made worse
  • C. Stayed the same
  • D. Ameliorated
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is 'B) Made worse.' Exacerbated means to make a condition more severe or intense. Therefore, if a symptom is exacerbated, it is getting worse, not improving (choice A), staying the same (choice C), or ameliorated (choice D), which means to improve or make better.