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2. List the six anterior pituitary hormones.
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FSH, LH,GH,Prolactin, ACTH, TSH
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5. When does the LH surge occur during the menstrual cycle?
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At the point of ovulation. LH surgeàrelease of oocyte
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6. What is the function of the corpus luteum?
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The corpus luteum secretes estrogens and progesterone. The latter hormone causes changes in the uterus that make it more suitable for implantation of the fertilized ovum and the nourishment of the embryo. If the egg is not fertilized, the corpus luteum becomes inactive after 9-11 days, and menstruation occurs.
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7. Describe the cyclic changes of the endometrium during a menstrual cycle.
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• Menstrual phase: disruption and disintegration• Proliferative phase: proliferation or growth• Secretory phase: progesterone secretion, glycogen, mucus and other substances.
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9. What is the definition of gravida?
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Pregnancies
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10. What is the definition of parity?
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1. Deliveries GPFPAL Full term, preterm, abortion, and living
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11. When is a pregnancy considered full term?
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38 weeks
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12. When is a pregnancy considered preterm?
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less than 37 weeks
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16. What is a hallmark of Turner’s syndrome?
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rudimentary streaked ovaries |
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17. What are the indications for D&C?
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Irregular menstrual bleeding, Heavy menstrual bleeding, Postmenopausal bleeding, Endometrial hyperplasia, Endometrial polyps, Submucous leiomyomas (fibroids), Unwanted first trimesterpregnancies |
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20. What are the indications for abdominal hysterectomy?
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Cervical and endometrial cancer with cervical involvement
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21. What are the indications for vaginal hysterectomy?
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Uterine prolapse, Cystocele, Rectocele, Enterocele
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22. What are the complications of hysterectomy?
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Anesthetic complications, hemorrhage, atelectasis in first 1-2 days, wound infection, UTI, thrombophlebitis, PE, wound disruption, ureter injury, rectum or bladder injury.
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24. What is the most common female pelvis shape?
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gynecoid
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25. What breast cancer screening is indicated in an average risk individual?
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Mammography: annually for ages 40-44 pt/provider choice. But 45-54 annually. 55+ biennial
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26. List the cervical cancer screening guidelines.
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start @ age 21, add HPV at 30, stop at 65 in low risk
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27. List the recommended screening intervals and tests for sexually transmitted diseases in women.
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HIV: 15-65 and targeted for high risk Chlamydia and Gonorrhea: Annually for sexually active age 24 and younger, age 25 and older who are at high risk. Syphillis: Annual for high risk and all pregnant patients.
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Cardiovascular physical findings
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Increased second heart sound split with inspiration, distended neck veins, low-grade systolic ejection murmur, S3 gallop, third heart sound after mid pregnancy
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Renal system changes
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enlargement and dilation of the kidneys and collecting system. Kigneys lengthen by 1 cm, the right ureter is usually dilated more than the left. Renal plasma flow increases, and urinary glucose secretion increases
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GI system changes
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Displacement of stomach and intestines, lower esophageal sphincter tone (heartburn), Decreased GI motility, impaired gallbladder contracility
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Differentiation between male and female fetus |
18-20 weeks |
