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Which of the following is a confirmatory test for Bacterial Vaginosis?
Which of the following is a confirmatory test for Bacterial Vaginosis?
- Culture
- DNA testing
- Antigen testing
- Gram stain (correct)
What is the most common yeast species seen in microscopy examinations?
What is the most common yeast species seen in microscopy examinations?
- Alpha-hemolytic streptococci
- Diphtheroids
- Trichomonas vaginalis
- Candida albicans (correct)
Which organism is associated with a 'fishy' amine odor in the Amine/Whiff test?
Which organism is associated with a 'fishy' amine odor in the Amine/Whiff test?
- Diphtheroids
- Candida albicans
- Anaerobic streptococci
- Trichomonas vaginalis (correct)
What is the recommended pH level for the environment of Trichomonas vaginalis?
What is the recommended pH level for the environment of Trichomonas vaginalis?
Which laboratory examination is considered the gold standard for yeast infection diagnosis?
Which laboratory examination is considered the gold standard for yeast infection diagnosis?
Which organism is part of the normal flora and therefore not diagnostic when cultured?
Which organism is part of the normal flora and therefore not diagnostic when cultured?
Which of the following is a characteristic of normal vaginal pH?
Which of the following is a characteristic of normal vaginal pH?
Which of the following is a characteristic of bacterial vaginosis?
Which of the following is a characteristic of bacterial vaginosis?
Which type of cells are diagnostic indicators of bacterial vaginosis?
Which type of cells are diagnostic indicators of bacterial vaginosis?
What is the size range of squamous epithelial cells?
What is the size range of squamous epithelial cells?
What is the main component of vaginal bacteria?
What is the main component of vaginal bacteria?
What is the normal appearance of vaginal fluid in terms of color and consistency?
What is the normal appearance of vaginal fluid in terms of color and consistency?
Which of the following is a function of vaginal secretions?
Which of the following is a function of vaginal secretions?
What is the preferred method of collecting vaginal secretions for testing?
What is the preferred method of collecting vaginal secretions for testing?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice for specimen collection and handling?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice for specimen collection and handling?
What is the purpose of testing vaginal secretions with pH paper?
What is the purpose of testing vaginal secretions with pH paper?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of altered vaginal secretions?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of altered vaginal secretions?
What is the main component of vaginal secretions?
What is the main component of vaginal secretions?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Candida krusei overgrowth in the vaginal environment?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Candida krusei overgrowth in the vaginal environment?
Which of the following is a treatment option for desquamative inflammatory vaginitis?
Which of the following is a treatment option for desquamative inflammatory vaginitis?
What is the main cause of atrophic vaginitis in postmenopausal women?
What is the main cause of atrophic vaginitis in postmenopausal women?
What is the function of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) during pregnancy?
What is the function of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) during pregnancy?
What is the best specimen for detecting beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (beta-hCG) in pregnancy testing?
What is the best specimen for detecting beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (beta-hCG) in pregnancy testing?
What is the primary use of measuring hCG levels in clinical practice?
What is the primary use of measuring hCG levels in clinical practice?
Which of the following is a laboratory examination associated with pregnancy that can detect the presence of amniotic fluid in vaginal secretions?
Which of the following is a laboratory examination associated with pregnancy that can detect the presence of amniotic fluid in vaginal secretions?
Which of the following is a laboratory examination associated with pregnancy that measures the concentration of a protein secreted by the decidual cells of the placenta in the amniotic fluid?
Which of the following is a laboratory examination associated with pregnancy that measures the concentration of a protein secreted by the decidual cells of the placenta in the amniotic fluid?
Which of the following is a laboratory examination associated with pregnancy that can detect the presence of a protein secreted by the decidual cells of the placenta in the amniotic fluid and is done using a lateral flow immunochromatography method?
Which of the following is a laboratory examination associated with pregnancy that can detect the presence of a protein secreted by the decidual cells of the placenta in the amniotic fluid and is done using a lateral flow immunochromatography method?
Which of the following is a laboratory examination associated with pregnancy that can detect the presence of insulin-like growth factor binding protein-1 secreted by the decidual cells of the placenta and is not affected by common vaginal infections or medications?
Which of the following is a laboratory examination associated with pregnancy that can detect the presence of insulin-like growth factor binding protein-1 secreted by the decidual cells of the placenta and is not affected by common vaginal infections or medications?
Which of the following is a laboratory examination associated with pregnancy that can be used to assess the risk of preterm delivery based on the presence of fetal fibronectin in vaginal secretions?
Which of the following is a laboratory examination associated with pregnancy that can be used to assess the risk of preterm delivery based on the presence of fetal fibronectin in vaginal secretions?
Which of the following is a laboratory examination associated with vaginal disorders that is used for the diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis and is based on Amsel's Diagnostic Criteria?
Which of the following is a laboratory examination associated with vaginal disorders that is used for the diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis and is based on Amsel's Diagnostic Criteria?
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