What Screening Method Has Proven Most Effective in Detecting Precancerous

question 9

Multiple Choice

What screening method has proven most effective in detecting precancerous cervical lesions in women living in underserved areas of the world such as sub-Saharan Africa where medical facilities are virtually absent?

• A) PAP test
• B) HPV testing
• C) Direct visual inspection
• D) Direct visual inspection with special stains

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Definitions:

Melatonin

A substance secreted by the pineal gland that controls the cycle of sleeping and waking.

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Characteristics of insomnia include difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early, resulting in daytime tiredness.

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A sleep disorder causing feelings of panic or dread typically occurring during the first hours of stage 3-4 non-REM sleep.

Nightmares

Disturbing dreams that can cause feelings of fear, stress, or anxiety upon waking.