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Med 229 adv
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The acronym LMP refers to the ________ | first day of a woman's last menstrual period |
| The average age range of menarche, or the beginning of menstruation, is ________ years of age. | 10 to 15 |
| Which of the following is the best description of menopause? | the natural cessation of a woman's menstrual cycles |
| What is the medical term for the time period before menopause, during which the menstrual periods may be irregular? | perimenopause |
| Marya is a 24-year-old patient who has come to the office for an annual exam. You notice various stages of bruising on her arms. When you ask the cause, Marya admits that her husband has been abusing her physically. She says she has tried to get away from | It is sometimes necessary to stay with an abusive spouse for the children's sake. |
| The purpose of adding potassium hydroxide (KOH) to a cervical smear is to ________ | dissolve epithelial cells and mucus |
| Carly took an early pregnancy test yesterday and was thrilled when it was positive. She is excited about having a baby, and the first thing she asks you this morning is "When is the baby due?" When you ask, she tells you that the first day of her last men | June 16, 2023 |
| Which of the following should a pregnant woman be advised to avoid during her pregnancy? | alcohol |
| Which of the following is Nägele's rule? | first day of last menstrual period, subtract 3 months, add 7 days plus 1 year |
| Which procedure is performed when a genetic or metabolic defect is suspected in a fetus? | amniocentesis |
| Which of the following instructions should be given to a patient after having a dilation and curettage (D and C)? | avoid the use of tampons for 1 week after the procedure |
| The specimen obtained by a cervical biopsy is sent to the laboratory with a(n) ________ | cytology laboratory requisition |
| Which of the following consists of widening the opening of the cervix and scraping the uterine lining? | D&C |
| Which of the following is a reason for false-negative Pap smear results? | Epithelial cells hidden by blood or mucus |
| Which of the following occurs during the second trimester? | Fetal movement is felt. |
| The most commonly ordered test in a urology practice is ________ | urinalysis |
| Which of the following is used to measure urinary bladder capacity and pressure? | cystometry |
| In which procedure does the practitioner examine the walls of the bladder and urethra by visualization and inspection? | cystoscopy |
| Another name for enlargement of the prostate gland is ________ | prostatic hypertrophy |
| Which of the following is a fluid filled sac surround in the testicle? | hydrocele |
| A heavy or dragging feeling in the groin, enlargement of one testicle, and a dull ache in the groin are symptoms of ________ | testicular cancer |
| Treatment for prostatitis includes ________ | antibiotic medications and sitz baths |
| Which of the following information is not significant for a urologist to make a diagnosis of a urologic disease? | how far the patient can walk |
| Men should be instructed to perform a monthly testicular self-exam starting at age ________ | 15 |
| When is the best time for a man to perform a testicular self-exam? | after taking a shower or bath |
| Which of the following is not a part of the medical assistant's role in a urologist's office? | visual inspection of the external genitalia |
| Which of the following treatments may be used for a patient who is incontinent? | exercises |
| A condition in which an egg is unable to move out of a woman's fallopian tube into the uterus for implantation is a(n) ________ | ectopic pregnancy |
| Another term for benign, smooth tumors of muscle cells in the uterus is ________ | fibroids |
| Red, soft, fragile growths with a slender stem attachment that are sometimes found on the mucous membranes of the cervix or endometrium are ________ | polyps |
| Which of the following is not a common treatment for premenstrual syndrome? | Kegel or perineal exercises |
| Which of the following treatments may be useful for a woman with uterine prolapse? | Kegel or perineal exercises |
| An X-ray exam of the fallopian tubes and uterus in which a contrast medium such as dye or air is used is ________ | hysterosalpingography |
| When preparing a wet mount, what is mixed with the sample to be tested? | saline |
| What instruction is given to a pregnant patient who is going to have an ultrasound to determine fetal size? | Do not urinate before the test. |
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