Before scheduling a patient for a pap test, the medical assistant should advise her ________.

A. not to douche for 72 hours prior to the exam
B. avoid sexual intercourse for at least 48 hours prior to the exam
C. not to drink alcohol 24 hours prior to the exam
D. All of these


Answer: B

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

Which of the following are the drugs of choice in patients with acute pulmonary edema?

A) osmotic diuretics B) loop diuretics C) thiazide diuretics D) carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

Health Professions

Which heart block dysrhythmia has regular P-P and R-R intervals that both occur at the same rate?

A. Third-degree heart block B. Second-degree heart block, Mobitz type II C. Second-degree heart block, Mobitz type I D. First-degree heart block

Health Professions

List the three main coding systems used in dentistry for reporting services and procedures

Health Professions

The stomach is:

A) constructed of three layers of strong muscle tissue B) about 14 inches long C) C-shaped D) located just above the diaphragm

Health Professions