Clinical Applications exam 1 part 3 (Dr. Andersons Human Anatomy)

A _________ is a test that is used to detect osteoid pathologies sooner than standard x rays with lesser x ray exposure.

___________ refers to a primary malignancy in the ovaries.

What is the name of the medical instrument that is inserted into the vagina to keep it open to allow examination.

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Which of the following is the most important risk factor for developing cancer in a region just superior to the vagina?

If dysplastic cells are detected the physician will likely follow up with a Papaniclaou smear.

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BRCA-1 is a cancer antigen protein found on ovarian cancer cells.

If cervical cancer is detected, a portion of the cervix may be removed by a procedure known as _________.

The word speculum stands for ________.

A bone scan requires the injection of a small amount of radioactive tracer that is absorbed by bone.

Although osteoporosis can be damaging, taking bone supplements when older can rebuild bone and almost serve as a "cure".

"Hystera" means _______.

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Fosamas, Actonel, and Bonival are drugs in the class ___________.

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During which time period did the prevalence of a condition characterized by soft bones due to malnutrition, peak?

Which of these is not a frequent site of fracture in individuals with a condition characterized by porous bones?

Initial symptoms of ovarian cancer include inc. need/ urgency to urinate, abdominal swelling and bloating, pelvic pain

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Bisphosphonates act by interfering with osteoblast function, thus retarding the removal of bone during during remodeling

Dysplastic cells are always indicative of malignant neoplasm formation.

What is the correct name of the very effective test used in the detection of dysplastic cells in the cervix.

If caught early, the 5-year survival rate for women with cervical cancer is promising.

This question applies to the 4 most common types of this disease.

The occurrence of osteoporosis is greatest among ______ women, especially _____ women.

Biophosphonates such as Actionel, Bonival, and Fosamax are commonly used to _____________. What is an alternate effect?

Which of these is not a reason why pre-menopausal women are at greater risk of bone loss than men?

All neoplasms that develop in the ovarias are malignant.

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__________ % of ovarian cancers are epithelial tumors.

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In a bone scan, dark spots show areas of decreased metabolism and light spots show areas of increased metabolism.

If invasive cancer is detected, it may be treated with the removal of the entire uterus which is known as a _________.

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Alendronate, risedronate, and ibandronate are drugs in the class ___________.

Ca++ supplements with vitamin D may help maintain bone growth and can often stimulate osteoblast function.

Ovarian cancer is a straightforward diagnosis and can often be caught early because it displays specific symptoms.

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A cancer occurring in the body region just superior to the vagina, is one of the most common malignancies in females.

Most ovarian cancers are not detected until they have metastasized to other organs, reducing prospective viability.

A high CA-125 reading is always indicative of cancer in the body.

The best treatment for osteoporosis is prevention in ones youth via physical activity, etc.

Abnormality in development of epithelial cells is termed __________.

Medical treatments for osteoporosis involve 2 strategies; 1) slow the rate of bone loss; 2) attempt to stimulate new

Bone scans can detect fractures, decalcification of bone, osteomyelitis, degenerative bone disease, and osteitis defor..