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The acronym LMP refers to the

Which of the following is the best description of menopause?

What is the medical term for the time period before menopause, during which menstrual periods may be irregular and hot flashes may be felt due to changing levels of estrogen?

Which of the following should a pregnant woman be advised to avoid during her pregnancy?

Which procedure is performed when a genetic or metabolic defect is suspected in a fetus?

The specimen obtained by a cervical biopsy is sent to the laboratory with a(n)

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

The most commonly ordered test in a urology practice is

Another name for enlargement of the prostate gland is

Which of the following is not a part of the medical assistant's role in a urologist's office?

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

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)

Another term for benign, smooth tumors of muscle cells in the uterus is

Which of the following treatments may be useful for a woman with uterine prolapse?

When preparing a wet mount, what is mixed with the sample to be tested?

What is the purpose of assisting a pregnant patient onto the examination table?

Which of the following organs is examined by a rectal exam?

Surgical sterilization by cutting the vas deferens is known as a

______ is the specialty that provides care to women of childbearing age and monitors the progress of the developing child.

______ is the specialty that diagnoses and treats the female reproductive system.

Which of the following is a genetic disorder that results from one extra chromosome in each cell during the development of the fetus?

Which of the following statements about well-child examination is true?

How many well-baby examinations are needed in an infant's first year?

What is the purpose of administering an immunization?

When is the first dose of the vaccine for hepatitis B given?

The best site for obtaining a blood specimen from an infant is the __________.

Most childhood cases of HIV infection are __________.

Which of the following conditions is commonly misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and over-diagnosed in children?

Which of the following is a highly contagious disease that is often seen in the winter and spring as outbreaks of pneumonia, bronchiolitis, and tracheobronchitis?

Why can viral gastroenteritis be serious in young children?

The development of thinking skills as a child grows is __________.

The way a child relates to others as he or she grows is __________.

At what age do most sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) cases occur?

Which newborn screening test is required by all states and is performed 24–48 hours after birth and after the infant has ingested proteins?

A child has a large bruise on both his right and left shoulders. The licensed practitioner suspects abuse, what will most likely happen next?

In the graph pictured what is the weight per age percentile for Connor James Booth at 18 months?

Which of the following are indicators of a cardiovascular defect in a newborn infant?

What is the specialty that provides care to children and adolescents?

Which procedure is most commonly performed in a pediatrician's office?

Which of the following is not a common childhood disease?

When communicating with a patient with a visual impairment, __________.

When communicating with a patient who has a hearing impairment, __________.

By the year 2030, medical assistants will be spending at least __________ percent of their time caring for older patients.

Which of the following is the appropriate way to address elderly patients?

Which of the following is a good way to help elderly patients remember their medications and the appropriate time to take each medication?

Which of the following is the specific diagnostic test for depression?

Treatment for depression in elderly patients includes __________.

The postural abnormality __________ often occurs in elderly women due to a loss of bone density, causing a characteristic curvature of the spine, known as "humpback."

Elderly patients are defined as patients who are over the age of __________.

Medical specialists who specialize in the care of elderly people are __________.

Which of the following is a sign of aging in the integumentary system?

Which of the following is a sign of aging in the nervous system?

Elderly patients experience postural hypotension, which is a sign of aging related to the __________.

Another term for degenerative joint disease is __________.

A condition in which cholesterol and triglyceride levels are above normal is __________.

Which of the following conditions can be alleviated by encouraging elderly patients to eat more high-fiber foods and drink plenty of fluids?

Which of the following conditions may cause increased thirst, increased urination, and fatigue?

Which debilitating brain disorder commonly causes changes in personality, mood, or behavior and for which there is no cure?

Against which of the following diseases are elderly patients encouraged to receive vaccination?

Which of the following statements is not true regarding elder abuse?

Suggestions that would help an elderly patient who has hyperlipidemia would be to increase exercise and eat foods with lower amounts of __________.

Which condition is caused by high cholesterol levels that can lead to the accumulation of fatty deposits along the inner walls of arteries?

For which of the following conditions is hormone replacement therapy commonly used?

Which of the following is not considered a possible sign of neglect?

Which of the following is a possible result of loss of adipose tissue and decreased circulation in an elderly patient?

In which allergy test are extracts of suspected allergens applied to a patient's skin using a lancet, usually on the arms and back?

Which of the following is a skin inflammation that may be an allergic response to allergens, such as chemicals or foods?

Which condition causes wrist pain and numbness because the medial nerve is compressed?

Which allergy test is performed by placing a piece of linen on uninvolved skin and then using a dropper to soak the linen with the suspected allergen?

Which type of allergy test, also called a subcutaneous test, introduces dilute solutions of allergens into the skin of the inner forearm or upper back with a fine-gauge needle?

Which of the following is a cardiac diagnostic test that measures the electrical activity of the heart through the placement of electrodes on the chest and limbs?

Which of the following defines a stress test?

Which of the following is a fungal infection that produces flat lesions on the body that are dry and scaly or moist and crusty and are often found on the feet, groin, and scalp?

Which of the following is a true statement about skin cancer?

In which diagnostic test is a barium enema given rectally prior to taking an x-ray?

A condition in which an organ pushes through a muscle or wall containing it is a(n) __________.

Which gastrointestinal disease involves gastric acid rising from the stomach into the esophagus?

Which neurological diagnostic test records the electrical activity of the brain on a strip of graph paper?

Which neurological disease causes weakness or paralysis on one side of the face?

Which common neurological disorder that is caused by the misfiring of nerve groups in the brain results in seizures?

In which cancer does the patient experience jaundice?

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