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Chapter 12: Diseases and Conditions of the Reproductive System: Treatment Flashcards

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What is the treatment of Chlamydia

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antibiotic therapy

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What is the treatment of Gonorrhea

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curative treatment for infective individual and partners; neglected treatment can lead to PID and septicemia and infertility

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What is the treatment of Trichomoniasis

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antiprotozoal drugs are given

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What is the treatment of Genital Herpes

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no cure; prescription drugs reduce duration and frequency

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What is the treatment of Gential Warts (Condylomata Acuminata)

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30% go away without treatment; virus never eliminated

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What is the treatment of Syphilis

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easily cured in its early stages with a course of antibiotics

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What is the treatment of Chancroid

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antibiotic therapy

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What is the treatment of Erectile Dysfunction/Impotence

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changing or discontinuing medications being taken; testosterone therapy; penile implants, vacuum devices

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What is the treatment of Male and Female Infertility

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individual depending on problems that surface

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What is the treatment of Epididymitis

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antibiotics; antiinflammatories; avoid alcohol and spicy food

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What is the treatment of Orchitis

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bacterial-antibiotics; if caused by mumps only supportive treatment

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What is the treatment of Torsion of the Testicle (Testicular Torsion)

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gentle manipulation to untwist; bilateral orchiopexy

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What is the treatment of Varicocele

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relieve symptoms; if affect fertilitysurgery can help

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What is the treatment of Prostatitis

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fluoroquinolone therapy; medications

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What is the treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

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avoid urinary retention meds; drug therapy

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What is the treatment of Prostate Cancer

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depends on stage; PSA levels; age and physical condition; prostatectomy

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What is the treatment of Testicular Cancer

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cisplatin-based combination chemotherapy

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What is the treatment of Premenstrual Syndrome

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relief of symptoms; reduced sodium, analgesics

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What is the treatment of Amenorrhea

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correct underlying condition; contraceptive hormones or cyclic progesterone

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What is the treatment of Dysmenorrhea

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NSAIDs; abdomen heating pad;

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What is the treatment of Ovarian Cysts

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small require little treatment; large drained laparoscopically

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What is the treatment of Endomentriosis

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hormone treatment; IUD; hormonal contraceptive; block estrogens; sapingo-oophorectomy

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What is the treatment of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

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antibiotics

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What is the treatment of Uterine Leiomyomas (Fibroids)

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surgery for childbearing women; hysterectomy only definitive treatment

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What is the treatment of Vaginitis

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antifungals; antibacterials; hormonal therapy

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What is the treatment of Toxic Shock Syndrome

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supportive and fluid replacement to counteract shock and use of antibiotics to treat infection

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What is the treatment of Menopause

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management of symptoms; estrogen products for hotflashes and other symptoms

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What is the treatment of Uterine Prolapse

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no way to reverse; use of pessary may help with symptoms; surgery only effective way

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What is the treatment of Cystocele

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kegel exercise; surgery or pessary

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What is the treatment of Rectocele

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surgical repair to the posterior wall of the vagina

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What is the treatment of Cervical Cancer

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by stage; HPV testing; loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) preferred

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What is the treatment of Vaginal Cancer

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based on location, size, and stage; surgery-hysterectomy, upper vaginectomy, radiotherapy

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What is the treatment of Labial or Vulvar Cancer

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surgical removal of the growth and surrounding skin or removal of the vulva itself

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What is the treatment of Ovarian Cancer

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extent, size, and location; surgical removal of ovaries and fallopian tubes and the uterus

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What is the treatment of Endometrial Cancer

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surgery alone early treatment; chemo for those advanced

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What is the treatment of Morning Sickness

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hydration, rest, and small amounts of food are sufficient

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What is the treatment of Hyperemesis Gravidarum

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hospitalized if severe; IV fluids; other conditions ruled of to treat correctly

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What is the treatment of Spontaneous Abortion (Miscarriage)

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allowing products of conception to pass on own; D&C if severe; surgery

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What is the treatment of Ectopic Pregnancy

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medications early on; tube unruptured, tubal conservation possible; surgery if ruptures in location due to size

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What is the treatment of Premature Labor

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no effective treatment; can be delayed 48 to 72 hours; medications to reduce pain in it

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What is the treatment of Preeclamsia (Toxemia of Pregnancy) and Eclampsia

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delivery of infant and placenta; steroids to promote lung maturity in fetuses under 34 weeks so they can be delivered quickly

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What is the treatment of Abruptio Placentae

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depends on degree of separation, proximity to delivery, and maternal and fetal stability; OR available for birthing mothers

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What is the treatment of Placentra Previa

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go about as long as not bleeding; exercise and intercourse avoided if bleeding; C-section birth ONLY

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What is the treatment of Hydatidiform Mole

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surgical intervention; D&C; may require hysterectomy

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What is the treatment of Fibrocystic Breast Condition

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no specific treatment is known; relieve breast pain and correct menstrual irregularity

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What is the treatment of Mastitis

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firm supportive bra worm; heat to area; progesterone; antibiotics; palliative care for symptoms

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What is the treatment of Fibroadenoma of the Breast

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surgical removal of the tumor under local anesthetic

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What is the treatment of Cancer of the Breast

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excision, radiation, and/or tamoxifen to proven progression to invasive neoplasm; lumpectomy or mastectomy

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What is the treatment of Paget’s Disease of the Breast

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simple mastectomy, breast-conserving surgeries used to treat breast cancer are used

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