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Number FS037
What is skin cancer?
Your skin is made of cells that are constantly changing. Normal healthy cells eventually grow old and are replaced by new healthy cells. Cancer develops when
new cells form tha...
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February 2013
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Number FS022
What are sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)? Sexually transmitted diseases are infections that can be spread through vaginal–penile, anal, or oral sex. Sexually transmitted diseases are passed betw...
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January 2010
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Elements Included in History Component History of Present Illness Location, quality duration, severity, timing, context, modifying factors, associated signs, and symptoms
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January 2010
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Number FS017
What is a Pap test? A Pap test, sometimes called a Pap smear, tests the cells of the cervix (see the definition below) for any abnormal changes that might lead to cancer. A Pap test can find changes ...
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January 2010
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1. Record the generic abbreviation for the type of vaccine given (e.g., DTaP-Hib, PCV), not the trade name. 2. Record the source of the vaccine given as either F (Federally-supported), S (State- supp...
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January 2010
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What is contraception? Contraception or birth control helps stop you from becoming pregnant. Each month an egg is released from the female ovary (ovulation). If the egg is met by a sperm, the egg can...
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January 2010
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Number FS013
What is sexual orientation? Sexuality is a natural part of every human being. Sexual orientation is about the direction of a person’s emotional connections,
attractions, and sometimes about whom the...
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January 2010
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Number FS011
What is human papillomavirus (HPV)? Human papillomavirus is a family of viruses that causes infection on the skin or mucous membranes of various
areas of the body. There are many different types of ...
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January 2010
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Number FS010
It is recommended that adolescent girls see a gynecologist
for the first time when they are between the ages of 13 years
and 15 years. Why should you go to a gynecologist? Getting to know your heal...
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January 2010
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Number FS008
What is emergency contraception? Emergency contraception is a way of preventing
pregnancy after unprotected sex. The most common type of emergency
contraception involves taking hormonal pills (usua...
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January 2010
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