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Q750. what class of meds are used to help Tx Stress Incontinence?
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A750. Alpha Adrenergic agents
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Q751. what class of meds are used to Tx Urge Incontinence?
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A751. Anticholinergics (help with detrusor stability)
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Q752. how is Total Incontinence treated?
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A752. Surgical repair of the fistula
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Q753. what drug class increases bladder contractility?
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A753. cholinergics
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Q754. what drug class lowers urethral resistance?
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A754. alpha-adrenergic agents
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Q755. what is the Tx for Overflow Incontinence?; (1 procedure or 2 possible meds)
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A755. Self catheterization; or Meds: Cholinergics, Alpha-adrenergic agents
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Q756. what is the order of the (5) stages of Puberty in females?
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A756. All Girls Think Puberty's Messy:; Adrenarche (Androgen production),; Gonadarche (GnRH production),; Thelarche (Breast production),; Pubarche (pubic hair),; Menarche
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Q757. what is stage 4 of Thelarche?
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A757. Areolar mound (in stage 5, mound disappears again)
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Q758. what is the first phenotypic sign of puberty?
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A758. Thelarche (breast production)
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Q759. when does menarche occur in relation to thelarche?
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A759. about 2.5 years after the development of breast buds
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Q760. what (2) phases of the menstrual cycle describe the ovary?; the endometrium?
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A760. Ovary: Follicular phase, Luteal phase; Endometrium: Proliferative phase, Secretory phase
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Q761. when does the placenta begin to develop its own estrogen and progesterone?
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A761. at 8 - 10 weeks gestation
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Q762. Definition:; the termination of the reproductive phase in a woman's life
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A762. Climacteric (menopause, the final menstruation, marks the cornerstone event of the climacteric)
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Q763. what during menopause leads to the hot flashes, mood changes, insomnia and depression?
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A763. fall in Estrogen production
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Q764. what is the average age of menopause?
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A764. 48 - 52
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Q765. what occurs with respect to the CV system during menopause?
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A765. Affects lipid profiles, leading to atherosclerosis and increased risk of CAD
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Q766. Dx:; severe pain with menses that cannot be attributed to an organic cause, is usually dx before 20 yo
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A766. Primary Dysmenorrhea
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Q767. what is believed to be the reason of Primary Dysmenorrhea?; Tx? (3)
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A767. Increased levels of Prostaglandins Tx:; NSAIDs,; OCPs,; and/or TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation)
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Q768. Dx:; HA, weight gain, bloating, breast tenderness, mood fluctuation, anxiety, irritability in the second half of the menstrual cycle
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A768. Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
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Q769. what is the Dx criteria for PMS?; (2)
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A769. symptoms of PMS in the second half of the menstrual cycle with at least 7-day symptom-free interval during the first half;; symptoms must occur in two consecutive cycles
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Q770. Dx:; regularly timed menses, but an unusually heavy or prolonged flow
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A770. Menorrhagia
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Q771. How many days is the flow suppose to last in the normal menstrual cycle?; how much blood loss?
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A771. days: 3 - 5; blood loss: 30 - 50mL
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Q772. Definition:; idiopathic heavy and/or irregular bleeding that cannot be attributed to another cause
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A772. Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB)
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Q773. Dx:; regularly timed menses but unusually light amount of flow
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A773. Hypomenorrhea
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Q774. Dx:; bleeding that occurs b/t regular menstrual periods
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A774. Metrorrhagia
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Q775. Dx:; excessive (greater then 80mL) or prolonged bleeding at irregular intervals
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A775. Menometrorrhagia
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Q776. Dx:; irregular periods greater then 35 days
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A776. Oligomenorrhea
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Q777. Dx:; frequent periods that occur less then 21 days apart
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A777. Polymenorrhea
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Q778. (3) of the MCC of Oligomenorrhea
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A778. PCOS,; Chronic Anovulation,; Pregnancy
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Q779. when is DUB most common?; (in General and list 4 times)
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A779. when she is "Anovulatory":; Adolescence,; Perimenopause,; Lactation,; Pregnancy
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Q780. When does pathologic Anovulation related to hormones occur?; (3)
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A780. Hypothyroidism,; Hyperprolactinemia,; Hyperandrogenism
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Q781. if a woman > 35 yo has abnormal uterine bleeding, what is the next step?
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A781. Endometrial biopsy to rule out cancer
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Q782. Drug Tx for DUB (Anovulatory vs. Ovulatory)?; Tx for Acute Hemorrhage / Heavy bleed from uterus?
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A782. Anovulatory DUB: Progestins to stimulate withdrawal bleeding; Ovulatory DUB: NSAIDs; Acute hemorrhage/heavy bleed: IV Estrogens to stop bleeding
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Q783. what is the metabolic goal of pregnancy?
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A783. Increase availability of Glucose for the fetus, while mother utilizes lipids
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Q784. MCC of postmenopausal bleeding
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A784. Endometrial and/or Vaginal Atrophy
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Q785. what is responsible for the conversion of vellus hair to terminal hair at puberty?
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A785. Androgens (DHT)
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Q786. what converts testosterone to DHT?
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A786. 5-alpha-reductase
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Q787. what precursor to cancer does a woman with PCOS have an increased risk for?
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A787. Endometrial Hyperplasia (moreso then ovarian cancar)
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Q788. what are the (2) most common adrenal androgens?; what is the immediate precursor to them?
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A788. DHEA and DHEAS; precursor: 17-alpha-hydroxypregnenolone
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Q789. what stimulates the Theca cells?; what is produced?; (2)
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A789. LH; makes: Androstenedione, Testosterone
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Q790. what stimulates the Granulosa cells?; what is produced?; (2)
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A790. FSH; makes: Estrone (from Androsterone), Estradiol (from Testosterone)
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Q791. what lab elevation is the marker for adrenal androgen excess production?
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A791. Increased DHEAS
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Q792. Dx:; Inc cortisol, androgens, hirsutism, acne, menstrual irregularities
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A792. Cushing's syndrome
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Q793. how can you tell if Cushing's syndrome is from an adrenal tumor?
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A793. ACTH is low; if from Pituitary or paraneoplastic, ACTH would be high
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Q794. what is the diagnostic test for Cushing's syndrome?
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A794. Dexametasone suppression test
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Q795. MC Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia disorder; what is in excess?
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A795. 21-alpha-hydroxylase deficiency; in excess: 7-alpha-hydroxyprogesterone
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Q796. Dx:; mild virilization, menstrual irregularities, low cortisol and salt wasting
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A796. Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
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Q797. what is the first step in Dx Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia?; how do you confirm this?
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A797. see if 17-OHP is > 200ng/dL; confirm: ACTH stimulation test
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Q798. Dx:; enlarged ovaries, hirsutism and possible virilization; how is Dx made?
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A798. Theca Lutein cysts; Dx by Ovarian biopsy
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Q799. what drug inhibits 5-alpha-reductase?
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A799. Finesteride
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Q800. what can occur if a contraception diaphragm is left in for too long?
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A800. Toxic Shock Syndrome (s.aureus)
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