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The surgical removal of the uterus is a(n) _________.

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The purpose of adding potassium hydroxide (KOH) to a cervical smear is to ____.


A) dissolve epithelial cells and mucus
B) stain any fungi that might be present for better visibility
C) kill any bacteria that might be present
D) provide a nutritious medium for any organisms in the wet mount
E) stabilize the cervical cells

F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

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A heavy or dragging feeling in the groin, enlargement of one testicle, and a dull ache in the groin are symptoms of ____.


A) epididymitis
B) prostatitis
C) testicular cancer
D) urethritis
E) prostate cancer

F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

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A slide that is prepared by mixing a specimen sample with a saline solution is known as a(n) _____.

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FAS is the result of a woman's use of ________ during pregnancy.

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Men should be instructed to perform a monthly testicular self-exam starting at age ____.


A) 10
B) 40
C) 25
D) 20
E) 15

F) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

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In addition to regular breast examinations, all women in good health should be encouraged to have a(n) ________ every year starting at age 40.

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Which of the following is the best description of menopause?


A) The age at which a woman is considered too old to have children
B) The natural cessation of a woman's menstrual cycles
C) A traumatic event that occurs shortly after childbirth
D) An uneven pattern of menstrual cycles
E) The natural result of having repeated STIs

F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

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Which of the following consists of widening the opening of the cervix and scraping the uterine lining?


A) Colposcopy
B) Amniocentesis
C) D&C
D) Fine-needle aspiration
E) Chorionic villus sampling

F) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

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A severe form of premenstrual syndrome that affects 5% of women and can have a very disrupting effect on the patient's life is known as premenstrual ________ disorder (PMDD).

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Which of the following treatments may be used for a patient who is incontinent?


A) Rest and antibiotic medications
B) Counseling
C) Exercises
D) Lithotripsy
E) Sitz baths

F) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

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The first milk a mother produces after delivering a child is ________.

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______ rule is used to estimate the delivery or due date for a pregnant woman.

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What is the medical term for the time period before menopause, during which the menstrual periods may be irregular?


A) Perimenopause
B) Menarche
C) Menstruation
D) Premenopause
E) LMP

F) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

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Which of the following is NΓ€gele's rule?


A) Last day of last menstrual period, subtract 5 months, add 7 days plus 1 year
B) First day of last menstrual period, subtract 3 months, add 7 days plus 1 year
C) First day of last menstrual period, subtract 3 months, subtract 7 days, add 1 year
D) Last day of last menstrual period, subtract 3 months, add 5 days plus 1 year
E) Last day of last menstrual period, add 5 months, subtract 7 days, add 1 year

F) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

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A(n) ________ is a pathologic test used to diagnose cervical cancer.

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Red, soft, fragile growths with a slender stem attachment that are sometimes found on the mucous membranes of the cervix or endometrium are ____.


A) ovarian cysts
B) vaginitis
C) fibroids
D) endometriosis
E) polyps

F) C) and D)
G) All of the above

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The period after a woman delivers an infant, during which her body attempts to get back to normal, is known as ________.

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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 menstrual period was September 9, 2012. What is the estimated date of Carly's estimated delivery date?


A) August 14, 2013
B) July 25, 2013
C) July 1, 2013
D) June 16, 2013
E) June 9, 2013

F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

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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 him, but every time she does, he takes it out on one of their three children. Which of the following is not a general guideline that you can offer Marya regarding domestic violence?


A) Call for help immediately if a physical threat exists
B) Ignoring the problem never works
C) Remaining silent does not help anyone
D) It is sometimes necessary to stay with an abusive spouse for the children's sake
E) Understand that abusive family members may not be able to help themselves

F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

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