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name the vaginal neoplasm:
virus infects keratinocytes in the stratum germinativum, causing aberrant growth of epidermis |
condyloma acuminata
HPV |
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What is the most common uterine tumor in women?
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fibroid (leiomyoma)
benign tumor responsive to estrogen |
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Are mature teratomas benign or malignant in females?
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benign, occurring either within the ovaries or at any midline strucutre in the body
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Name the germ cell tumor: very bloody; aggressive cancer that produces hCG
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choriocarcinoma
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What is the #1 cause of salpingitis/PID?
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chlamydia trachomatis
2nd is N. gonorrhea |
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Name the organism of vulvovaginitis: fishy smell on KOH prep; large epithelial cells covered by dozens of small dots; tx: metronidazole
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Gardnerella
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What causes the CO2 concentration gradient across maternal-fetal circulation?
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inc in respiration blows off CO2 so that mother's CO2 levels run below 40--this allows the fetal circulation to remain near 40 & still be able to give off CO2 to maternal blood
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What is placenta previa?
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implantation of embryo at the bottom of the uterus, possibly even obstructing the cervical os
causes sudden, PAINLESS vaginal bleeding in any trimester |
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When should a RH- mother be treated with RhoGAM?
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at 28 weeks gestation & after delivery of an Rh-incompatible child
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This is the usual cause of preeclampsia prior to 20th week of gestation.
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hydatiform mole
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