Ch. 23 Alterations of the Reproductive System Flashcards
Which of the following is the first sign of puberty in girls? Menarche Pubic hair Thelarche Premature closure of epiphysis
Thelarche
Which of the following terms is appropriate for painful menstruation associated with the release of prostaglandins in ovulatory cycles? Primary dysmenorrhea Primary amenorrhea Hirsutism Secondary amenorrhea
Primary dysmenorrhea
Which of the following terms is appropriate for irregular menstrual flow? Menorrhagia Menopause Metorrhagia Menometrorrhagia
metorrhagia
A woman presents with hirsutism, amenorrhea, and infertility. She is also very obese. Which of the following is the most likely cause of her symptoms? Premenstrual syndrome Polycystic ovary syndrome Pelvic inflammatory disease Primary amenorrhea
Polycystic ovary syndrome
A woman presents with an inflammation of one of the ducts that lead from the vaginal opening. Which of the following is the appropriate term for this condition? Vaginitis Cervicitis Bartholinitis Pelvic inflammatory disease
Bartholinitis
A woman has a prolapse of a portion of her bladder. Which of the following is an appropriate term for this condition? Cystocele Uterine prolapse Pessary Urethrocele
Cystocele
Which of the following types of cysts contains skin, hair, and sebaceous and sweat glands? Corpus luteum cyst Dermoid cysts Ovarian torsion Follicular cyst
Dermoid cysts
Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding uterine fibroids (leiomyomas)? More common in white women Most prevalent in young age Decreases with menopause Develops from cartilage
Decreases with menopause
Which of the following is NOT a cofactor for the development of cervical cancer? Smoking Chlamydia infection Breast cancer HIV infection
Breast cancer
Which of the following is the most common cause of urethral stricture in a man? Paraphimosis Carcinoma Indwelling catheter Congenital defect
Indwelling catheter
A man presents with inflammation of the glans penis. Which of the following is the correct medical term for this condition? Phimosis Paraphimosis Priapism Balanitis
Balanitis
A man is diagnosed with a scrotal disorder. There is abnormal dilation of the veins in the spermatic cord. It feels like a “bag of worms.” Which of the following is the name for this condition? Varicocele Hydrocele Spermatocele Cryptorchidism
Varicocele
Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding torsion of the testis?
Relief is obtained with elevation of the scrotum.
A high-riding testis may be noted.
It is a benign condition.
It is most common in middle-aged men.
A high-riding testis may be noted
A 24-year-old man has pain in his testes. He has just recovered from the mumps. Which of the following is the most likely cause of his testicular pain? Orchitis Prostatitis Epididymitis Testicular torsion
Orchitits
Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding benign prostatic hyperplasia?
Ten percent of men will have it by age 80 years.
It is an uncommon condition.
The prostate is largest at birth and continues to shrink.
It may be problematic if urethral compression occurs.
It may be problematic if urethral compression occurs
Which of the following is TRUE regarding breast cancer?
The older the woman at her first childbirth, the lower is her risk.
It is the second most common cause of cancer in women.
The incidence has declined since 1955.
The median age for breast cancer is 64.
The median age for breast cancer is 64
Which of the following is a NOT a nonproliferative change in breast tissue? Fibrocystic changes Cysts Florid hyperplasia Calcifications in cysts
Florid hyperplasia
A man complains of an abnormal curvature of his penis. He states it has been getting worse since puberty and that intercourse is painful. Which of the following is the most likely cause? Peyronie disease Orchitis Phimosis Paraphimosis
Peyronie disease
A man complains of unilateral pain in his scrotum. He has a red and swollen area on his scrotum. He is sexually active, with many partners. Which of the following is the most likely cause of his pain? Balanitis Paraphimosis Epididymitis Benign prostatic hypertrophy
Epididymitis
Which of the following is NOT a frequent site for distant metastasis for prostate cancer? Brain Lymph nodes Liver Bones
Brain
Which of the following is NOT one of the three normal processes of sexual response? Erection Emission Orgasm Ejaculation
Orgasm
Which of the following is the most common cause of galactorrhea? Hyperprolactinemia Medications Hypothyroidism Pituitary tumor
Hyperprolactinemia
Which of the following is TRUE regarding hormonal factors and breast cancer? Protective effects of ovary removal Protective effects of late pregnancy Protective effects of early menarche Protective effects of late menopause
Protective effects of ovary removal
Which of the following genes has NOT been linked with breast cancer? BRCA TP53 c-myc psa
psa
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for ovarian cancer? Early menarche Late menopause Multiparity Fertility drugs
Multiparity
Which of the following is TRUE regarding gynecomastia in men?
It may begin as a palpable mass anywhere on the chest.
It affects less than 3% of the male population.
Incidence is greatest among adolescents and older men.
It generally indicates cancer.
Incidence is greatest among adolescents and older men.
Which of the following is considered a risk for vaginal cancer? Prior or concurrent cervical cancer Endometriosis Concurrent breast cancer Birth control pills
Prior or concurrent cervical cancer
