Chapter 12: Diseases and Conditions of the Reproductive System: Diagnosis Flashcards
What is the treatment of Chlamydia
antibiotic therapy
What is the treatment of Gonorrhea
curative treatment for infective individual and partners; neglected treatment can lead to PID and septicemia and infertility
What is the treatment of Trichomoniasis
antiprotozoal drugs are given
What is the treatment of Genital Herpes
no cure; prescription drugs reduce duration and frequency
What is the treatment of Gential Warts (Condylomata Acuminata)
30% go away without treatment; virus never eliminated
What is the treatment of Syphilis
easily cured in its early stages with a course of antibiotics
What is the treatment of Chancroid
antibiotic therapy
What is the treatment of Erectile Dysfunction/Impotence
changing or discontinuing medications being taken; testosterone therapy; penile implants, vacuum devices
What is the treatment of Male and Female Infertility
individual depending on problems that surface
What is the treatment of Epididymitis
antibiotics; antiinflammatories; avoid alcohol and spicy food
What is the treatment of Orchitis
bacterial-antibiotics; if caused by mumps only supportive treatment
What is the treatment of Torsion of the Testicle (Testicular Torsion)
gentle manipulation to untwist; bilateral orchiopexy
What is the treatment of Varicocele
relieve symptoms; if affect fertilitysurgery can help
What is the treatment of Prostatitis
fluoroquinolone therapy; medications
What is the treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
avoid urinary retention meds; drug therapy
What is the treatment of Prostate Cancer
depends on stage; PSA levels; age and physical condition; prostatectomy
What is the treatment of Testicular Cancer
cisplatin-based combination chemotherapy
What is the treatment of Premenstrual Syndrome
relief of symptoms; reduced sodium, analgesics
What is the treatment of Amenorrhea
correct underlying condition; contraceptive hormones or cyclic progesterone
What is the treatment of Dysmenorrhea
NSAIDs; abdomen heating pad;
What is the treatment of Ovarian Cysts
small require little treatment; large drained laparoscopically
What is the treatment of Endomentriosis
hormone treatment; IUD; hormonal contraceptive; block estrogens; sapingo-oophorectomy
What is the treatment of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
antibiotics
What is the treatment of Uterine Leiomyomas (Fibroids)
surgery for childbearing women; hysterectomy only definitive treatment
What is the treatment of Vaginitis
antifungals; antibacterials; hormonal therapy
What is the treatment of Toxic Shock Syndrome
supportive and fluid replacement to counteract shock and use of antibiotics to treat infection
What is the treatment of Menopause
management of symptoms; estrogen products for hotflashes and other symptoms
What is the treatment of Uterine Prolapse
no way to reverse; use of pessary may help with symptoms; surgery only effective way
What is the treatment of Cystocele
kegel exercise; surgery or pessary
What is the treatment of Rectocele
surgical repair to the posterior wall of the vagina
What is the treatment of Cervical Cancer
by stage; HPV testing; loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) preferred
What is the treatment of Vaginal Cancer
based on location, size, and stage; surgery-hysterectomy, upper vaginectomy, radiotherapy
What is the treatment of Labial or Vulvar Cancer
surgical removal of the growth and surrounding skin or removal of the vulva itself
What is the treatment of Ovarian Cancer
extent, size, and location; surgical removal of ovaries and fallopian tubes and the uterus
What is the treatment of Endometrial Cancer
surgery alone early treatment; chemo for those advanced
What is the treatment of Morning Sickness
hydration, rest, and small amounts of food are sufficient
What is the treatment of Hyperemesis Gravidarum
hospitalized if severe; IV fluids; other conditions ruled of to treat correctly
What is the treatment of Spontaneous Abortion (Miscarriage)
allowing products of conception to pass on own; D&C if severe; surgery
What is the treatment of Ectopic Pregnancy
medications early on; tube unruptured, tubal conservation possible; surgery if ruptures in location due to size
What is the treatment of Premature Labor
no effective treatment; can be delayed 48 to 72 hours; medications to reduce pain in it
What is the treatment of Preeclamsia (Toxemia of Pregnancy) and Eclampsia
delivery of infant and placenta; steroids to promote lung maturity in fetuses under 34 weeks so they can be delivered quickly
What is the treatment of Abruptio Placentae
depends on degree of separation, proximity to delivery, and maternal and fetal stability; OR available for birthing mothers
What is the treatment of Placentra Previa
go about as long as not bleeding; exercise and intercourse avoided if bleeding; C-section birth ONLY
What is the treatment of Hydatidiform Mole
surgical intervention; D&C; may require hysterectomy
What is the treatment of Fibrocystic Breast Condition
no specific treatment is known; relieve breast pain and correct menstrual irregularity
What is the treatment of Mastitis
firm supportive bra worm; heat to area; progesterone; antibiotics; palliative care for symptoms
What is the treatment of Fibroadenoma of the Breast
surgical removal of the tumor under local anesthetic
What is the treatment of Cancer of the Breast
excision, radiation, and/or tamoxifen to proven progression to invasive neoplasm; lumpectomy or mastectomy
What is the treatment of Paget’s Disease of the Breast
simple mastectomy, breast-conserving surgeries used to treat breast cancer are used
