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agenesis |
failure of organ or part to develop/grow
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anteflexion
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abnormal bending forward of part of an organ
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anteversion
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tipping forward of whole organ (W/O bending)
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augmentation
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act or process of increasing in size, quantity, degree or severity
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balanitis
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inflammation of skin covering glans penis
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bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
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surgical removal of both fallopian tubes & ovaries
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cautery
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device used to stop bleeding during surgical procedure
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colporrhaphy
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surgical repair of vagina
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contraceptive
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any process, device, or method that prevents conception
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cryotherapy
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therapeutic use of cold
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culdocentesis
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procedure for obtaining material from posterior vaginal cul-de-sac by aspiration or surgical incision through vaginal wall
performed for therapeutic or diagnostic reasons |
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culdotomy
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incision or needle puncture of cul-de-sac of Douglas through vagina
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cystocele
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bladder hernia that protrudes into vagina
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dilation and curettage (D&C)
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surgical procedure that expands cervical canal of uterus so that surface lining of uterine wall can be scraped
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dermoid
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resembling the skin
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dysmenorrhea
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pain associated w/menstruation
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dyspareunia
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occurance of pain in labia, vagina, or pelvis during/after sexual intercourse
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dysplasia
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abnormal development of tissue
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ectasia
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replacement of normal tissue w/fibrous tissue
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fibrocystic
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consisting of fibrous tumors that have undergone cystic degeneration or accumulated fluid
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hypertrophy
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increase in size of organ/structure/body
caused by growth rather than tumor formation |
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hypoplasia
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underdevelopment of a tissue organ or body
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hysterectomy
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surgical removal of uterus through abd wall or vagina
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hysterotomy
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incision of the uterus
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imperforate
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without an opening
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in vitro fertilization (IVF)
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fertilization in a test tube
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laparotomy
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surgical opening of abdomen
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laser ablation
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therapeutic destruction of a growth or part of a growth
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leiomyoma
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myoma consisting principally of smooth muscle tissue
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mammoplasty
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plastic surgery of the breast
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marsupialization
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process of raising borders of an evacuated tumor sac to edges of abd wound & stitching them there to form a pouch
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mastalgia
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pain in the breast
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mastectomy
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excision of the breast
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mastitis
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inflammation of the breast
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mastopexy
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correction of pendulous breast by surgical fixation & plastic surgery
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myomectomy
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removal of portion of muscle or muscular tissue
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panhysterectomy
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excision of entire uterus, including cervix uteri
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pedicle
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stem that attaches a new growth
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perimenopausal
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phase before onset of menopause during which cycle of a woman w/regular menses changes to pattern of irregular cycles & increased periods of amenorrhea
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postcoital
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following sexual intercours
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rectocele
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protrusion/herniation of posterior vaginal wall w/anterior wall of rectum through vagina
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retroflexion
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bending/flexing backward
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retrograde
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moving backward
degenerating from better to worse |
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retroversion
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turning or a state of being turned back
tipping of an entire organ |
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teratoma
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congenital tumor containing 1+ of the three primary embryonic germ layers
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vaginosis
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inflammation of the vagina caused by Gardnerella vaginalis
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Which of the following is the least effective form of contraception?
a. Douching b. Condom w/spermicide c. Diaphragm w/spermicide d. Oral contraceptive medication |
a. Douching
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Following a hysterectomy, what should the nurse teach the patient to expect?
a. Heavy bleeding for a week b. Symptoms of menopause c. Painful intercourse for approximately 6 months d. Monthly cramping but no menstrual flow |
b. Symptoms of menopause
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During an endometrial biopsy, the nurse observes for which of the following signs and symptoms of vasovagal response?
a. Pain in the chest and abdomen b. Cramping and diaphoresis c. High blood pressure and tachycardia d. Bradycardia and falling blood pressure |
d. Bradycardia and falling blood pressure
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Which of the following can be used to treat vasovagal response during gynecologic procedures?
a. Atropine b. Morphine c. Epinephrine d. Norepinephrine |
c. Epinephrine
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Which response by the nurse is most appropriate when a 60-year-old neighbor, who has been menopausal for several years, relates that she has begun having vaginal bleeding again?
a. "Ignore it -- it is perfectly normal." b. "I guess you were not really menopausal yet." c. "You should see a doctor to have that checked out as soon as possible." d. "Give it time -- bleeding after menopause usually goes away within a month." |
c. "You should see a doctor to have that checked out as soon as possible."
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If a mastectomy patient has a Hemovac drain in place postoperatively, nursing actions should include which of the following?
a. Leave the drainage in the bag until the Hemovac is removed from the patient. b. Stop the drain by clamping it. c. Empty the bag as ordered and note the amount and color of drainage. d. No action is necessary. |
c. Empty the bag as ordered and note the amount and color of drainage.
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Some of the factors that increase the risk for development of breast cancer include . . .
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- increasing age
- personal/family hx of breast cancer - high fat diet - high alcohol intake - estrogen treatment (especially when w/o progestins) - early menarche - late menopause - late first pregnancy - no pregnancies |
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The main treatment options for breast cancer are . . .
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1) radiation therapy
2) chemotherapy 3) hormonal therapy 4) modification of biologic response 5) surgery |
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A patient that has undergone a mastectomy should avoid the use of the affected arm for 1_____ _____, 2_____, and 3_____.
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1) blood pressure
2) venipunctures 3) injections |
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Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a recurrent problem for many women and may involve . . .
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- water retention
- headaches - joint/muscle/breast discomfort - changes in affect, concentration, & coordination - sensory changes |
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The normal vaginal environment is a balanced ecosystem with a pH of less than 1_____ as a result of 2_____ _____ and 3_____ _____ production by cells in the vagina. This acidic pH protects the growth of many pathogenic microorganisms.
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1) 4.2
2) lactic acid 3) hydrogen peroxide |
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Signs and symptoms of toxic shock syndrome (TSS) include . . .
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- sudden high fever w/sore throat
- headache - dizziness - confusion - redness of palms & soles of feet - skin rashes - blisters - petechiae followed by peeling of skin |
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Most oral contraceptives contain what two hormones?
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estrogen and progestin
(some only contain progestin) |
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Risk factors for development of vulvar cancer are . . .
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- an STD of any type
- precancerous/cancerous changes of anus/genitalia - immune system depression - smoking |
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Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN)
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changes in cells of cervix
can progress to cervical cancer |
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Some identified risk factors for development of cervical cancer include . . .
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- sexual activity at an early age
- multiple sex partners - several pregnancies - smoking - infection w/human paillomavirus or herpes simplex virus type II (HSV-II) |
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Treatments for preinvasive neoplasia include 1_____, laser therapy, and surgical removal of the involved area with a loop excision instrument or by 2_____. After any of these treatments the patient is advised not to 3_____, use 4_____, or have intercourse for approximately 5_____ _____ to allow for healing to take place.
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1) cryotherapy
2) conization 3) douche 4) tampons 5) 2 weeks |
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_____ are the most common type of endoscopic surgical procedure employed for women's reproductive system surgeries.
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Laparoscopies
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