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infection of pelvic cavity
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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
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2 stds that can lead to PID
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chlamydia & gonorrhea
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Although asymptomatic in beginning, S/S of PID are.... (6)
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Pelvic Pain
UTI like spotting between periods stinky discharge cramping fever, chills pain increases with movement, pelvic exam, sex |
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Don't use _______ 9 _________ with PID
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nonoxynol 9 spermicides
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Treatment for PID is essential to prevent ______ and _______ pregnancy
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infertility , ectopic
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Interventions for PID include positioning in ______ position. and meds like: _______________, use ____ during sex and get lots of _____.
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semi fowlers
antibiotics protection rest |
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PMD-D is more/less intense than PMS
she may need... She should limit... |
more
anti depressants OCs for hormonal issues Limit alcohol, caffeine, sodium |
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Differentiate between primary & secondary dysmenorrhea
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primary- mens. pain not associated with pain, young age before 30
2ndary- after 30 due to endometriosis, fibroids, PID, or other reproductive disorders |
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________ pain that is in middle of menstrual period at time of ovulation
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mittleschmerz
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______ and ____ can help with cramping
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nsaids and OC's
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__________ is excessive bleeding at time of regular period
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menorrhagia
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what is the cause of menorrhagia
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fibroids,
hormone imbalance- thick wall |
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True or False: appearance of blood from uterus between regular periods OR after menopause always warrants further investigation
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True
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appearance of blood from uterus between regular periods OR after menopause
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metrorrhagia
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metrorrhagia can be caused by ___ and ___ after menopause or _____ or ____ if before menopause
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endometrial cancer, or fibroids
ectopic pregnancy or sp. abortion |
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In tx for metrorrhagia, assess for:
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anemia
low h & h |
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New _____ could cause breakthrough bleeding
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OC
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Tx for menorrhagia (excessive bleeding in period)
when it's endometriosis |
endometrial ablasian- water, laser, etc.
D & C to scrape hysterctomy if fibroids sometimes |
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What are 2 risks of amenorrhea?
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osteoporosis, breast cancer
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differentiate between primary & 2ndary amenorrhea
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primary- absence of 2ndary sex characteristic and menses by age 14 or absence of period at 16
2ndary- stop having period after you started |
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primary amenorhea is caused by...
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hormonal imbalance (pituitary)
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2ndary amenorrhea is caused by...
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exercise, anorexia, poor diet etc.
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________ is when hormones are lacking to create follice and corpus luteum, no progesterone is released, just estrogen (like a growth hormone), thick endometrial lining.
This increases risk of.... |
anovulation
endometrial cancer |
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long intervals between periods, can be assisted with OCs and usually occurs at young age or perimenopausal
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ologomenorrhea
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s/s of this include decreased LOC, orthostatic hypotension, syncopy, flu like s/s, muscle/joint pain, spike of fever- > 102, peeling of palms,
Tx includes antibiotics stat, fluids to decrease shock, combat renal failur |
Toxic Shock Syndrome
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toxic shock syndrome is buildup of ____ and ____
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staph and strep
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If she doesn't have a uterus, must be on....
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estrogen only
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if she has a uterus, must be ....
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combined estrogen and progesteroone
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True or False: estrogen creams or tablets don't circulate much and help with painful intercourse/vaginal dryness
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true
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If a woman w/ a uterus is on estrogen only OCs what happens?
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thick endometrial lining---> endometrial cancer
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Risks of combined OCs in HRT
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breast cancer
stroke heart disease |
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true or false: HRT eases s/s of menopause almost immediately
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true
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what is the "hallmark" sign of endometriosis?
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pain in menses
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s/s of endometriosis
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dysmenorhhea
severe pain back pain painful intercourse |
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true or false: endometriosis can lead to infertility
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true
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leiomyomas are ....
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uterine fibroids (benign smooth muscle tumors)
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Do tumors need to be removed for fertility?
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yes
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What hormone are uterine tumors (leiomyomas) dependent on for growth?
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estrogen
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lupron helps with...
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shrinking
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benign ovarian tumors include... (2)
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cysts
neoplasms |
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_____ has s/s like abnormal, painful bleeding, enlarged uterus, or asymptomatic.
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leiomyomas
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endocervical mucosa growths are ...
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cervical polyps
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ltrue or false: leiomyomas are treated with lupron and then surgery if needed
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true
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1st line of defense against endometriosis
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low dose OCs
(try to fix fast so she's still fertile) |
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endometriosis is caused by _____ the backfllow of tissue
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reflux
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Other tx for endometriosis includes
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laser surgery to make tubes patent
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____ _____ protrude from opening of cervix and are usually non malignant. looks like same tissue as cervix, just a ___ ____
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cervical polyps
skin tag |
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cysts may develop from ____ luteumm due to increased LH and decreased FSH
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corpus
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What is the name of the syndrome with these s/s:
lots of cysts in ovaries high BP hormone imbalance no ovulation common in obesity irregular periods excess hair where it shouldnt be hormone imbalance |
polycystic ovary syndrome
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_____ solid, cystic mass
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neoplasm
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_____ is stored in adipose tissue
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estrogen
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______ cancer is fueled by unopposed estrogen, common in obesity, diabetes, nullipara, family hx, HTN,
Pain is a late sign, lots of spotting is early sign. Tx is total hysterectomy, chemo, radiation |
endometrial
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True or false: vaginal cancer treatment depends on primary site
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true
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vulvar cancer is rare, but a risk factor is ___ and is usually _____.
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HPV
melanoma |
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___ cancer is common in non whites, early sexual activity, smokers, HPV, herpes, lots of sex partners
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cervical
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s/s of cervical cancer
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bloody d/c
unusual bleeding |
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teaching for _________ includes: there will be incisional pain, assess for bleeding, may be some discharge, get mobile, check REEDA
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hysterectomy
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Radical hysterectomy (ovaries & everything) needs for hormone replacement therapy because she is now in _____ menopause
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surgical
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in cystocele, bladder pushes on vaginal wall, and you have ____ (relaxation of pelvic muscles)
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dysuria
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In rectocele, pushes on vaginal wall and you have ____ and ____ (relaxation of pelvic muscles)
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constipation, IBS
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uterine prolapse is measured in ____ and a _____ or _____ exercises can help
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degrees
pesori , kegal |
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common sites for fistulas is _______ which is between bladder and vagina and _____ which is between rectum and vagina.... tx?
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vesicovaginal
rectovaginal heals on own or surgery |
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when should u perform bse?
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7 days after 1st day of period
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____ of breast shows fibrocystic changes such as benign vs. malignant tumors
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US
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Movable vs. immobile is a way to differentiate between benign and ______.
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malignant
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mastalgia (breast pain) is usually related to _____
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menses
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true or false: breast discharge should always be evaluated
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true
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true or false: ductal eclasia is non malignant sticky or itchy milky discharge from breast in peri/postmenopausal
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true
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high risk of stroke with ____ birth control
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the patch (ortho evra)
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