During a pelvic exam, the licensed practitioner uses a(n) ________ to expand the vaginal opening to permit viewing of the vagina and cervix.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
speculum
A speculum is used to expand the vaginal opening to help view the vagina and cervix and to obtain specimens.
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A patient has a white cell count of 12.6 x 109/L, hematocrit of 28%, and platelet count of 27 x 109/L
Examination of a Wright-stained blood film reveals that almost all of the white cells in peripheral blood are blasts; the bone marrow is hypercellular with very little fat and is packed with blasts. Flow cytometry is performed on the peripheral blood cells, and a large cluster of cells is present that mark with CD20 and have monoclonal k light chains present on their surface. This patient has a: a. Myeloid leukemia b. Mature B-cell malignancy c. Reactive B-cell hyperplasia d. Mature T-cell malignancy
Using the CPT manual, select the appropriate code for the following procedure
Tympanolysis, transcanal
Which of the following is the best choice for risk factors for suicide?
A) Previous attempts, mood disorders, substance abuse, and recent tragedy or loss B) Middle age, substance abuse, mood disorder, and negative significant life event C) Terminal illness, being a teenager or middle-age adult, and substance abuse D) Mood disorder, negative significant life event, terminal illness, and being a teenager
Which schedule of drugs is described as having a high abuse potential and may lead to severe dependence, but also has accepted medical indications?
A) Schedule III B) Schedule II C) Schedule I D) Schedule IV