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A patient reports pain in the left jaw angle and arm, and is obese. What is the type of pain?

Neuropathic
Psychosomatic
Referred
Somatic

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Correct answer: C. Referred

Pain in the left jaw angle and arm is classic for referred pain from a cardiac event, such as angina or myocardial infarction.

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