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EMT-P (PAR 231 MEDICAL EMERGENCIES) > CH. 22 GYNECOLOGIC EMERGENCIES > Flashcards

CH. 22 GYNECOLOGIC EMERGENCIES Flashcards

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absence of menstruation

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amenorrhea

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an overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina, characterized by itching, burning or pain, and possibly a fishy smelling discharge

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bacterial vaginosis

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the glands that secrete mucus for sexual lubrication

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bartholin glands

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the narrowest portion (lower third of neck) of the uterus that opens into the vagina

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cervix

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a highly contagious sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacteria Haemophilus ducreyi, which causes painful sores like ulcers, usually of the genitals

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chancroid

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a sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis

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chlamydia

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a small, cylindrical mass of erectile tissue and nerves located at the anterior junction of the labia minora similar to the glans penis of the male

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clitoris

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a device used to prevent pregnancy

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contraceptive disease

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a herpesvirus that can produce the symptoms of prolonged high fever, chills, headache, malaise, extreme fatigue and an enlarged spleen

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cytomegalovirus (CMV)

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abnormal vaginal bleeding that is irregular and is not caused by pregnancy, tumor, or infection

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dysfunctional uterine bleeding

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painful menstruation

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dysmenorrhea

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a drug officially named methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) that is sometimes used to facilitate date rape; a methamphetamine derivative with hallucinogenic properties and with street names such as XTC, Adam, X, lover’s speed and clarity

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ecstasy

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a pregnancy in which the ovum implants somewhere other than the uterine endometrium

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ectopic pregnancy

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a condition in which endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus

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endometriosis

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an inflammation of the endometrium that often is associated with bacterial infection

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endometritis

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the inner mucous membrane of the uterus

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endometrium

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the anatomic structure that connects each ovary with the uterus and provides a passageway for the ova

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fallopian tube

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a drug used to facilitate date rape; is colorless with a salty taste disguised when mixed with a drink; called Georgia home boy, grievous bodily harm, easy lay, G, scoop, liquid x, soap and salty water

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gamma-hydroybutyric acid (GHB)

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an infection caused by a bacterium that normally resides in the genital area in women but that can cause infection if the bacteria become too numerous; signs and symptoms include a vaginal odor that may be fishy, itching, irritation, and possibly a smooth thin sticky white or gray discharge

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Gardnerella vaginitis

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an infection of the genitals buttocks, or anal area caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) which can cause sores of the genitals, mouth or lips

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genital herpes

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warts caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted disease and also called condylomata acuminata or venereal warts

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genital warts

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an STD caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae

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gonorrhea

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a term used to describe the number of times a woman has been pregnant

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gravida

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blood in the peritoneal cavity

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hemoperitoneum

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a membrane that protects the vaginal orifice before first intercourse

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hymen

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menstrual blood flow that lasts several days longer than it should or flow that is abnormally excessive

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hypermenorrhea

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a situation in which the hymen completely covers the vaginal orifice

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imperforate hymen

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a drug used for date rape and is marketed as a veterinary anesthetic; names include special K, vitamin K, cat Valium, and Fort Dodge

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ketamine hydrochloride

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outer fleshy lips covered with pubic hair that protect the vagina

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labia majora

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inner fleshy lips devoid of pubic hair that protect the vagina

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labia minora

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the beginning phase of a woman’s life cycle of menstruation

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menarche

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the ending phase of a woman’s life cycle of menstruation

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menopause

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the entire monthly cycle of menstruation from start to finish

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menstrual cycle

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monthly flow of blood

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menstruation

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irregular but frequent vaginal bleeding

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metrorrhagia

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a rounded pad of fatty tissue that overlies the symphysis pubis and is anterior to the urethral and vaginal openings

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mons pubis

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the precursor to a mature egg

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oocyte

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a fluid fulled sac that forms on or within an ovary

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ovarian cyst

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a painful condition in which the ovary becomes twisted

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ovarian torsion

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a female reproductive organ that produces an oocyte (ovum) that if fertilized will develop into a fetus

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ovary

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a term used to describe the number of times a woman has delivered a viable newborn

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para

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an infection of the female upper organs of reproduction specifically the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubules

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pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

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the area between the vaginal opening and the anus

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perineum

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menstrual blood flow that occurs more often than a 24 day interval

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polymenorrhea

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a cluster of all or some of the troubling symptoms that occur during a woman’s menstrual phase that can include fluid retention, breast pain, and tenderness, headache, severe cramping, and emotional changes, including agitation, irritability, depression and anger

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premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

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in the anatomy of the female genitalia, a layer of skin directly above the clitoris

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prepuce

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a condition in which the uterus moves or drops into the vagina due to weakened pelvic muscles and connective tissues

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prolapsed uterus

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the first phase of the uterine cycle and marks the time after menstruation and before the next ovulation occurs. the uterine lining increases in thickness in preparation to receive a fertilized oocyte

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proliferative phase

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the female external genitalia

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pudendum

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sexual intercourse inflicted forcibly on another person against the person’s will

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rape

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a benzodiazepine used to facilitate date rape and can create memory loss; street names include roofies, roof, roachies, rocha, and Mexican Valium

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rohypnol

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a fluid filled sac within the ovary that bursts from internal pressure

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ruptured ovarian cyst

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the second phase of the uterine cycle and is the time after ovulation until menstruation and occurs when the oocyte is not fertilized

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secretory phase

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an attack against a person that is sexual in nature, called rape

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sexual assault

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an STD caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, which manifests in threes stages: primary, secondary and late and is transmitted through direct contact with open sores

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syphilis

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a form of septic shock used by streptococcus pyogenes (group A strep) or Staphylococcus aureus, initial symptoms include syncope, myalgia, diarrhea, vomiting, headache, fever and sore throat

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toxic shock syndrome (TSS)

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a parasitic infection

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trichomoniasis

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an infectious mass growing within the ovaries and fallopian tubules

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tuba-ovarian abscess

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the muscular organ where the fetus grows and called the womb. It is found between the urinary bladder and rectum

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uterus

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the lower portion of the birth canal, and serves as the passage for menstrual flow and receptacle of the penis during sexual intercourse

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vagina

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bleeding from the vagina

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vaginal bleeding

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an infection caused by the fungus, Candida albicans, in which fungi overpopulate the vagina

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vaginal yeast infection

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an inflammation of the vagina that is caused by an infection

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vaginitis

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a cleft between the labia minora, where the urethral opening (orifice), the vaginal opening (orifice) and the hymen are located

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vestibule

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an inflammation of the external vulva

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vulvovaginitis

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