Ch. 15 Gynecologic Therapeutic Terms

Question 1

chemotherapy

Answer 1

treatment with chemical agents

Question 2

radiation therapy

Answer 2

treatment with radiation

Question 3

hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

Answer 3

use of a hormone to replace a deficiency or to regulate production

Question 4

hormonal contraceptives

Answer 4

hormones used to prevent contraception by suppressing ovulation

Question 5

oral contraceptive pill (OCP)

Answer 5

birth control pill

Question 6

contraceptive injection

Answer 6

injection of a contraceptive hormone (e.g., Depo-Provera)

Question 7

contraceptive implant

Answer 7

insertion of a contraceptive capsule under the skin to provide continual infusion over an extended period

Question 8

barrier contraceptives

Answer 8

products that provide a physical barrier to prevent contraception (e.g., condoms & diaphrams)

Question 9

intrauterine device (IUD)

Answer 9

contraceptive device inserted into the uterus that prevents implantation of a fertilized egg

Question 10

spermicidals

Answer 10

creams, jellies, lotions, or foams containing agents that kill sperm