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A medical procedure used to feel the prostate gland to detect enlargement or tenderness is abbreviated as ________.
 
  A) TSE
  B) TURP
  C) DRE
  D) RPR

Question 2

________ surgery is a surgical procedure used to remove skin cancer one layer at a time, particularly tumors with irregular shapes and depths.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: A) Testicular self-examination is of the testes, not the prostate gland.
B) Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a surgical procedure to remove the prostate gland.
C) Correct In a digital rectal exam (DRE), the physician inserts a gloved finger into the rectum to feel the prostate gland.
D) Rapid plasma regain (RPR) is a laboratory test for syphilis.

Answer to Question 2

Mohs'



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