Week 8 Obgyn--Lab & Diagnostics

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Type of biopsy in which a Mammotome probe with a cutting device is inserted through the skin and rotated to take multiple specimens:

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vacuum-assisted biopsy

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EMB

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endometrial biopsy

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biopsy using 3 different angles of mammography to precisely locate a mass:

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stereotactic biopsy

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biopsy in which an incision is made in the skin overlying the mass and a large part, but not all, of the mass is removed:

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incisional biopsy

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biopsy in which the entire mass is removed along with a surrounding margin of normal tissue:

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excisional biopsy

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cytology test performed on breast tissue that has already been diagnosed as malignant to look for a large number of estrogen receptors on the tumor cell membranes, which indicate that the tumor must have estrogen to grow, which indicates the method of treating the tumor:

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estrogen receptor assay

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cytology test for screening to detect cervical cancer or dysplastic cells:

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Papanicolaou test (Pap test)

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In a Pap smear, which cells are obtained for examination?

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ectocervical cells, obtained with a small plastic or wooden spatula;
endocervical cells, obtained with a cytobrush

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What type of instrument can obtain both ectocervical cells, endocervical cells, and test for HPV?

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a cervical broom called a Papette (brand name)

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What system is used to report Pap smear results?

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Bethesda system

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At what stage in a pregnancy is amniocentesis performed?

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15 to 18 weeks

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increased levels of this protein indicate neural tube defects such as myelomeningocele or anencephaly:

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alpha fetoprotein (AFP)

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L/S ratio is used to determine?

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lung maturity

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What does L/S stand for?

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lecithin/ sphengomyelin

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genetic test on the placenta done when a genetic defect is suspected, & can be done earlier than an amniocentesis:

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chorionic villi sampling (CVS)

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CVS

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chorionic villi sampling

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blood test to detect human chorionic gonadotropin:

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pregnancy test;
a fertilized ovum will secrete HCG

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radiologic procedure in which radiopaque contrast dye is injected through the cervix into the uterus, which coats & outlines the uterus and fallopian tubes to show narrowing, scarring or blockage:

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hysterosalpingography

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When is a hysterosalpingography indicated?

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to test for infertility

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Which type of mammography uses a special plate & the image is developed using dry powder rather than liquid chemicals & is printed on paper?

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xeromammography

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in ultrasonography: BPD

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biparietal diameter, distance between the 2 parietal bones of the cranium

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test using a swab in the vagina, mixing the cells with saline:

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wet mount,
to test for yeasts, parasites, or bacteria

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destruction of abnormal tissue with silver nitrate, dry ice, or an electrical instrument to treat cervical dysplasia:

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cauterization

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placement of a pursestring suture around the cervix to prevent it from dilating prematurely:

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cerclage

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a scope resembling a small pair of binoculars is inserted into the vagina for visual examination of the vagina and cervix:

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colposcopy

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a blade or laser is used to remove a cone-shaped section of the cervix

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conization

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the use of cold temperatures to destroy tissue

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cryosurgery

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a needle is inserted into the cul-de-sac for detection of blood, & if present, is an indication of a possible ectopic pregnancy:

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culdocentesis

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BSE

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breast self-examination

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system used to describe the development of the female breasts from childhood through puberty:

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Tanner staging,
\stage 1 through 5

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used to calculate the patient's due date:

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Nagele's rule

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EDC

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estimated date of confinement

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LMP

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last menstrual period

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EDB

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estimated date of birth

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NST

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nonstress test,
using an external fetal monitor which prints out the fetal heart rate. A normal test will show at least 2 fetal heart rate accelerations associated with fetal movement

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BPP

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biophysical profile is nonstress test with an ultrasound

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medical procedure to measure the dimensions of the bony pelvis to determine size for adequacy for birth:

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pelvimetry

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TAB

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therapeutic abortion, or elective abortion

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electrocauterization to obtain a biopsy of abnormal cervical tissue:

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LEEP procedure

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term describing a woman who has never been pregnant:

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nulligravida

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term used to describe a woman who is pregnant for the first time:

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primigravida

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a term used to describe a woman who has had many children:

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multiparous

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term used to describe the number of pregnancies a woman has had:

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gravida

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term used to describe the number of deliveries a woman has had:

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