Chapter 11 tests & procedures Flashcards

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Papanicolaou smear

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Removal of tissue cells from the cervix for analysis

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Pelvic sonography

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Ultrasound imaging of the structures in the female pelvis

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Prostate-specific antigen PSA

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Blood test used to screen for prostate cancer

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Transurethral resection of the prostate TURP

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Removal of tissue from the prostate gland with an endoscope, via the urethra

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Tubal ligation

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Sterilization procedure in which fallopian tubes are cut and ligated

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Uterine ablation

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Procedure that destroys the entire surface of the endometrium and superficial myometrium

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Vasectomy

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Sterilization procedure in which a small section of the vas deferens is removed

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Cryosurgery

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Destruction of abnormal tissue by freezing

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Dilation and curettage (D&C)

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Dilation of the cervix followed by scraping of the endometrial lining

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Needle biopsy

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Aspiration of tissue or fluid through a large gauge needle for analysis

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