provocation vs shot in the arm

provocation

noun
  • Something that provokes; a provocative act 

  • The second step in OPQRST regarding the investigation of what makes the symptoms MOI or NOI improve or deteriorate. 

  • The act of provoking, inciting or annoying someone into doing something 

shot in the arm

noun
  • A stimulus; a boost in energy, morale, or well-being. 

  • An injection of a drug into the arm, whether for medical or recreational purposes. 

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