Which of the following instruments must be sterilized? 

A. Anoscope and vaginal speculum
B. Laryngeal mirror and nasal speculum
C. Sphygmomanometer and stethoscope
D. Ophthalmoscope and otoscope
E. Penlight and reflex hammer


A. Anoscope and vaginal speculum
Anoscopes and vaginal specula (except disposable specula) must be sterilized after each use.

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