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When using disinfectant products, the medical assistant must check the labels to be sure they are approved by the   Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)  
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For patient comfort, you should set the thermostat to maintain the temperature in an exam room at _______________°F.   72 degrees  
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The act that requires businesses, services, and public transportation to provide "reasonable accommodations" for the disabled is   ADA or Americans with Disabilities Act  
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Absorption through a cut or crack in the skin is ________ absorption   transcutaneous  
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Blood that is not visible to the naked eye is called   occult blood  
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A chemical spray used to preserve a specimen obtained from the body for pathologic examination is a(n)   fixative  
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Supplies for a general physical exam may be either disposable or ________.   consumable  
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Cleaning instruments in a special bath in which sound waves are generated through a cleaning solution to loosen contaminants is an   ultrasonic cleaner  
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The complete destruction of all living organisms including bacterial spores is accomplished by   sterilization  
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used to clean items that touch only healthy, intact skin. For other equipment, this is the first step before disinfection and sterilization.   Sanitization  
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Leakproof containers that are color-coded red or labeled with a special symbol to show that they contain biological agents that can spread disease to living things are called   biohazardous waste containers  
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The first step in eliminating offensive odors from an exam room is to   eliminate the odor  
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instrument tests a patient's hearing   tuning fork  
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instrument that measure body temperature   Thermometer  
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instrument used to listen to body sounds   stethoscope  
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A piece of equipment that measures blood pressure is a   sphygmomanometer  
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instrument used to check a patient's reflexes.   reflex hammer  
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instrument used to examine the ear canal and the tympanic membrane   otoscope  
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A lighted instrument that is used to examine the inner structures of the eye is   ophthalmoscope  
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An instrument used to enlarge the opening of the nose to permit viewing is   nasal speculum  
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instrument that reflects the inside of the mouth and throat for examination purposes   Laryngeal mirror  
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provides an additional source of light during an examination and is usually on a flexible arm   Examination light /gooseneck lamp  
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The temperature in the food refrigerator should be maintained between   32°F and 40°F  
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The temperature of the laboratory refrigerators should be maintained between   36°F and 46°F  
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the appropriate way to remove a used examining table cover   Roll it up tightly and quickly  
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How often should you change the cover on the examining table   After every use  
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According to ADA guidelines, a clearance space in rooms and hallways must allow a person in a wheelchair to make a 180-degree turn. The minimum required clearance space is   60 inches  
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The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 accessibility guidelines require that doors be ____ wide to allow a person in a wheelchair to pass through.   36 inches  
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The customary size for an examination room is ____.   8 ft. by 12 ft  
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A physician in a medical office should have a minimum of how many examination rooms for his or her exclusive use?   2  
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The destruction of infectious agents on an object by direct application of a chemical is   disinfection  
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brand name chemicals, commonly known as Cidex, is used in chemical sterilization processes   Glutaraldehyde  
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commonly used as a preservative in a 10% solution and as a germicide and sporicide in a 5% solution   Formaldehyde  
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commonly used to clean instruments and equipment that would be damaged by immersion in soap and water or other disinfectant solutions?   Alcohol  
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The second level of disease prevention includes   Screening for early diagnosis  
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Learning by practicing to perform a new skill is part of which Domain   psychomotor  
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This model enables a patient to see the body structure and how the surgical procedure will help correct the problem.   anatomical  
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The process of teaching a new skill by having a patient observe and imitate is called   modeling  
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A demonstration of wound care for the postoperative period is done through   participatory  
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The third level of disease prevention   rehabilitation  
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The first level of disease and illness prevention   Adapting healthy behaviors  
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The second level of disease prevention   Screening  
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Whenever giving printed materials to a patient, it should be   documented  
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The goal of patient education is to help patients help themselves attain better   health  
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Learning falls in to three main categories that are known as   Domains  
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Theoretical or practical understanding of a subject and the ability to recall it is part of which learning domain   Cognitive  
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The amount and type of patient education a medical assistant provides is decided by her place of employment and   scope of practice  
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For best results, you should match learning materials to the patient's needs and level of   understanding  
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Which type of teaching should be used to demonstrate cleaning and dressing a wound postoperatively?   participatory  
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Which of the following types of preoperative teaching gives patients a description of the physical sensations they may have during a procedure?   Sensory  
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The third level of disease and illness prevention   Rehabilitation  
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Patient education brochures should not exceed the ____ reading level.   sixth grade  
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Describing the senses a patient may have after a procedure or surgery falls under which Domain   Affective  
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Learning to perform skills falls under which Domain   Psychomotor  
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When using the PQRST interview technique, the S stands for   severity scale  
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ISMP   Institute for Safe Medication Practice  
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TJC   The Joint Commission  
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HIPAA   Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act  
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The use of alcohol, tobacco, recreational drugs, or other chemical substances is documented in the _______ history.   social and occupational  
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the reason the patient came to visit the practitioner.   chief complaint  
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The ________ interview technique will help you remember the types of questions that are appropriate for the patient's condition   PQRST  
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"Do Not Use" list of abbreviations was issued by   TJC & ISMP  
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combination of SOMR and POMR medical records   computerized medical record  
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POMR   problem-oriented medical record  
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SOMR or conventional medical record   source oriented medical record  
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Subjected   Patients thoughts, feelings and perceptions  
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Objective   data that is apparent and measurable  
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Assessment   the physicians impression or diagnosis  
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Plan   physicians recommendations for treatment or testing  
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Most patient charts are arranged with the entries in reverse   chronological order  
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another phrase for anxiety   White Coat Syndrome  
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interview technique in which you restate what the patient said   mirroring  
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The method of collecting patient data that requires more than a yes-or-no answer   open ended  
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systematic review of each of the body systems   ROS-review of systems  
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Profound sadness and fatigue are the classic symptoms of   depression  
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taking multiple medications   Polypharmacy  
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HAI's   An infection acquired by a patient in a healthcare facility is known as a(n  
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HAI's   healthcare-associated infection or hospital acquired infection  
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Diphtheria, chronic hepatitis B, tetanus, Rubella, and rabies   must all be reported to the National Notifiable Disease Surveillance System of the CDC.  
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sterilization   required for all instruments or supplies that will penetrate a patient's skin or come in contact with any other normally sterile areas of the body  
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30 days   The maximum shelf life for a sterile pack  
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autoclaving   The primary method for sterilizing instruments  
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exogenous   microorganisms are brought into the surgical site by medical instruments or equipment.  
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endogenous   microorganisms found on the skin or in the body of the patient.  
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semi-critical   Equipment that comes in contact with mucous membranes and non-intact skin and requires high-level disinfection  
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noncritical   Equipment that only comes in contact with intact skin and requires low-level disinfection  
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invasive   Any procedure that requires entry into a body cavity or cutting into skin or mucous membranes  
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medical asepsis   clean technique that is based on maintaining cleanliness and preventing the spread of microorganisms in the medical environment  
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Sign   Objective information that can be detected by a person other than the affected person  
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prognosis   The forecast of the probable course and outcome of a disorder and the prospects of recovery  
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Percussion   tapping or striking the body, is used to determine the location, size, or density of a body structure or organ under the skin  
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palpation   touch, to assess characteristics such as texture, temperature, shape, and the presence of vibrations or movements.  
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mensuration   process of measuring  
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manipulation   to determine the range of motion of a joint  
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inspection   The visual examination of the patient's entire body and overall appearance  
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fenestrated   drape that has a special opening to provide access to the area to be examined.  
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differential diagnosis   Determining the correct diagnosis when two or more diagnoses are possible  
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clinical diagnosis   A diagnosis based on the signs and symptoms of a disease  
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auscultation   The process of listening to body sounds  
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Otoscope   used to examine the inner structures of the patient’s ears  
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cerumen   A waxy secretion from the ear  
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Proctologic   position is used for anal or rectal examinations?  
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Sims'   Best position for a colonoscopy  
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Lithotomy   Best position for Pap Smear  
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Dorsal recumbent   Alternative position for genital or pap smear exams  
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Supine   patients lay flat on the back  
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Prone   patients lay face down  
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LEEP   loop electrosurgical excision procedure  
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loop electrosurgical excision procedure   thin wire loop electrode attached to the speculum and inserts it into the vagina to cut away abnormal cervical tissue  
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colostrum   The first milk a mother produces after delivering a child  
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postpartum   The period after a woman delivers an infant, during which her body attempts to get back to normal  
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metrorrhagia   Bleeding between menstrual periods  
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menorrhagia   An excessive amount of menstrual flow or a prolonged period of menstruation  
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dysmenorrhea   painful menstruation  
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amenorrhea   menstruation is absent  
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vaginitis   Inflammation of the vagina caused by bacteria, viruses, yeasts, or chemicals in sprays, douches, or tampons  
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dysphoric disorder   A severe form of premenstrual syndrome  
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cystometry   The test in which a catheter is used to fill the bladder with carbon dioxide gas to measure urinary bladder capacity  
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dysuria   Difficulty or pain with urination  
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incontinence   The loss of bladder control  
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An increase in glucose in the urine or blood during pregnancy   gestational diabetes  
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abruptio placenta   A serious condition of pregnancy characterized by vaginal bleeding and back and abdominal pain  
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placenta previa   A condition of pregnancy indicated by bright red vaginal bleeding that is painless  
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FAS   fetal alcohol syndrome  
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Nagele's rule   used to estimate the delivery or due date for a pregnant woman  
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Pap smear   pathologic test used to diagnose cervical cancer  
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hysterectomy   The surgical removal of the uterus  
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Amniocentesis   The procedure involves removing a small amount of amniotic fluid, which surrounds the fetus, from the uterus to check for genetic disorders  
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biopsy   The surgical removal of tissue for later microscopic examination  
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HCG   human chorionic gonadotropin  
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menopause   The natural cessation of the menstrual cycle  
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menstruation   A woman's normal cycle of preparation for conception  
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colposcopy   examination of the vagina and cervix that is usually performed prior to a biopsy after results of a Pap smear show the presence of abnormal cells  
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bimanual   the licensed practitioner uses two hands to palpate the abdomen and assess the position of the uterus.  
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vaginal speculum   used to expand the vaginal opening to permit viewing of the vagina and cervix.  
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BSE   breast self exam  
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TSE   testicular self exam  
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menarche   The beginning of menstruation  
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hysterosalpingography   An X-ray exam of the fallopian tubes and uterus in which a contrast medium such as dye or air is used  
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polyps   Red, soft, fragile growths with a slender stem attachment that are sometimes found on the mucous membranes of the cervix or endometrium  
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fibroids   Another term for benign, smooth tumors of muscle cells in the uterus  
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ectopic pregnancy   A condition in which an egg is unable to move out of a woman's fallopian tube into the uterus for implantation  
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Hydrocele   excess fluid in the scrotum  
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prostatic hypertrophy   enlargement of the prostate gland  
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BPH   benign prostatic hypertrophy  
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Cystoscopy   procedure were the practitioner examine the walls of the bladder and urethra by visualization and inspection  
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urinalysis   The most commonly ordered test in a urology practice  
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D&C   dilation and curettage  
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dilation and curettage   consists of widening the opening of the cervix and scraping the uterine lining  
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Premenopause   time period before menopause  
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menopause   The natural cessation of a woman's menstrual cycles  
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10-15 years old   The normal age range of menarche, or the beginning of menstruation  
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LMP   first day of a woman's last menstrual period  
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