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