Asked by jessika stanley on May 07, 2024
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May be performed to confirm pregnancy and to monitor its progress
A) negative for intraepithelial lesion or malignancy
B) epithelial cell abnormalities
C) other malignant neoplasms
D) Lamaze
E) estimated date of confinement (EDC)
F) Neagele's rule
G) Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)
H) glucose tolerance test
I) trimester
J) ultrasonography
Ultrasonography
A diagnostic imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to visualize internal organs, tissues, or blood flow.
Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP)
A protein produced by the liver, yolk sac, and gastrointestinal tract of a fetus, which is used in prenatal screening tests.
Neagele's Rule
A standard calculation method used to estimate the due date of a pregnancy based on the date of the last menstrual period.
- Differentiate between tests used for confirming pregnancy and those used for monitoring pregnancy progress.
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AB
Abigail BristowMay 07, 2024
Final Answer :
J
Explanation :
Ultrasonography is a medical imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to visualize internal structures of the body. It is commonly used to confirm pregnancy and to monitor its progress by visualizing the developing fetus, assessing its growth, and evaluating the health of the mother's uterus and other structures.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between tests used for confirming pregnancy and those used for monitoring pregnancy progress.