Ch 3 Flashcards
Which symptom is characteristic of premenstrual syndrome (PMS)?
“I feel irritable and moody a week before my period is supposed to start.”
“I have lower abdominal pain beginning the third day of my menstrual period.”
“I have abdominal bloating and breast pain after a couple days of my period.”
“I have nausea and headaches after my period starts, and they last 2 to 3 days.”
A
Which is an effective relief measure for primary dysmenorrhea?
A To reduce physical activity level until menstruation ceases
B To use barrier methods rather than the oral contraceptive pill (OCP) for birth control
C To begin taking prostaglandin synthesis inhibitors on the first day of the menstrual flow
D To decrease intake of salt and refined sugar about I week before menstruation is about to
occur
D
Where is surgical procedure involves removal of the breast tumor along with surrounding tissues?
A Partial mastectomy
B Simple mastectomy
C Radical mastectomy
D Modified radical mastectomy
A
Which statement is true about primary dysmenorrhea?
It is experienced by all women.
It is unaffected by oral contraceptives.
It occurs only in young, multiparous women.
It may be caused by excessive endometrial prostaglandin.
D
Which assessment finding might explain absence of menses in a 15-year-old high school student? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
The patient is morbidly obese.
The patient has anorexia nervosa.
The patient has a thyroid disorder.
The patient has type 1 diabetes mellitus.
The patient engages in strenuous sports.
A & E
A nurse is counseling a woman with endometriosis and understands which statements as accurate regarding the management of endometriosis? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
Some correct answers were not selected
Bone loss from hypoestrogenism is irreversible.
Side effects from the steroid danazol include masculinizing traits.
Surgical intervention often is needed for severe or acute symptoms.
Women without pain and who do not want to become pregnant need no treatment.
Women with mild pain who may want a future pregnancy may take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Side effects from the steroid danazol include masculinizing traits.
Surgical intervention often is needed for severe or acute symptoms.
Women without pain and who do not want to become pregnant need no treatment.
Women with mild pain who may want a future pregnancy may take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Which information will the nurse include when teaching a 15-year-old about genital tract infection prevention? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
Do not douche.
Decrease sugar intake.
Avoid tight-fitting jeans.
Wear nylon undergarments.
Use floral scented bath salts.
Limit time spent wearing a wet bathing suit.
ABCF
Which is the drug of choice to treat gonorrhea?
Acyclovir (Zovirax)
Penicillin G (Pfizerpen)
Rocephin (Ceftriaxone)
Tetracycline (Achromycin)
C
Which is the CDC-recommended medication for the treatment of chlamydia?
Acyclovir
Penicillin
Podofilox
Doxycycline
D
Which condition may cause a breast tumor that does not change with the phases of the menstrual cycle?
②
Fibroadenoma
• Thyroid disorder
• Mammary duct ectasia
• Intraductal papilloma
A
Which condition may cause a breast tumor that does not change with the phases of the menstrual cycle?
②
Fibroadenoma
• Thyroid disorder
• Mammary duct ectasia
• Intraductal papilloma
A
Which statement is true about primary dysmenorrhea?
It is experienced by all women.
It is unaffected by oral contraceptives.
It occurs in young, multiparous women.
It may be caused by excessive endometrial prostaglandin.
D
The nurse is assessing a patient who reports no menses for the past 6 months.
Which test will the nurse ask the patient to take?
Pregnancy test
Blood sugar test
• Thyroid function test
• Toxicology blood screening
A
Which effect of danazol would cause a patient using it for treatment of endometriosis to refuse to continue the medication?
Amenorrhea
Abdominal pain
Appearance of masculinizing traits
Temporary infertility
C
Which self-care instructions are appropriate for a woman following a modified radical mastectomy?
Empty surgical drains once a day or every other day.
Wear clothing with snug sleeves to support the affected arm.
• Use depilatory creams instead of shaving the axilla of the affected arm.
O
Expect a decrease in sensation or tingling in the affected arm as the body heals.
D
