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

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What is the prevention of Chlamydia

A

tell sexual contacts of their infection; protection during sex;

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What is the prevention of Gonorhea

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abstinence from sexual contact until cleared

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What is the prevention of Trichomoniasis

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latex condoms and avoiding sex with someone whose history is unknown

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What is the prevention of Genital Herpes

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abstinence and mutual monogamy

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What is the prevention of Gential Warts (Condylomata Acuminata)

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avoid sexual contact with infected adult; long incubation period (6 months); vaccine gardasil

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What is the prevention of Syphilis

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avoid sexual contact and bodily fluid

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What is the prevention of Chancroid

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no vaccine available; use of condoms

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What is the prevention of Erectile Dysfunction/Impotence

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secondary to other diseases and treatment of those is crucial

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What is the prevention of Male and Female Infertility

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preventing causative factor is best

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What is the prevention of Epididymitis

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early treatment of UTI’s condoms also recommended

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What is the prevention of Orchitis

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risk for STI’s should be avoided; mumps vaccine

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

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no prevention known

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What is the prevention of Varicocele

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no prevention known

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14
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What is the prevention of Prostatitis

A

early treatment of UTI’s

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What is the prevention of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

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no prevention known

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16
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What is the prevention of Prostate Cancer

A

early detection Is best

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What is the prevention of Testicular Cancer

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no prevention known

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18
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What is the prevention of Premenstrual Syndrome

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no prevention known

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What is the prevention of Amenorrhea

A

management of weight, nutrition, and stress can help prevent amenorrhea

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What is the prevention of Dysmenorrhea

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occurrence cannot be prevented; menses eliminated then dysmenorrhea eliminated

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What is the prevention of Ovarian Cysts

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no prevention known

22
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What is the prevention of Endomentriosis

A

no prevention known

23
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What is the prevention of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

A

not acuqire an STD; douching increases PID

24
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What is the prevention of Uterine Leiomyomas (Fibroids)

A

no prevention known

25
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What is the prevention of Vaginitis

A

avoidance of STI’s, good hygiene, recognition of risk factors

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What is the prevention of Toxic Shock Syndrome

A

use tampons just absorent enough to handle their menstrual flow and avoid super absorbent type; changing frequently

27
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What is the prevention of Menopause

A

cannot be prevented

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What is the prevention of Uterine Prolapse

A

exercises that strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor after childbirth recommended

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What is the prevention of Cystocele

A

exercises that strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor after childbirth recommended

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What is the prevention of Rectocele

A

no prevention known

31
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What is the prevention of Cervical Cancer

A

vaccination against HPV; no smoking; protection

32
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What is the prevention of Vaginal Cancer

A

regular pap smear, using barrier contraceptives, and limiting sexual partners reduce the risk

33
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What is the prevention of Labial or Vulvar Cancer

A

use of barrier contraceptives, regular exams; laser therapy or excision

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What is the prevention of Ovarian Cancer

A

screening for women with BRCA 1 or 2 and regular exams

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What is the prevention of Endometrial Cancer

A

no noninvasive test is available; endometrial biopsy if at risk

36
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What is the prevention of Morning Sickness

A

no prevention known

37
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What is the prevention of Hyperemesis Gravidarum

A

no prevention known; intervention can prevent complications and resolve symptoms

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What is the prevention of Spontaneous Abortion (Miscarriage)

A

cause is often not certain, good prenatal care recommended

39
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What is the prevention of Ectopic Pregnancy

A

history of PID; preventing this can reduce chances

40
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What is the prevention of Premature Labor

A

tocolytics, treating underlying infection all help; no direct prevention

41
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What is the prevention of Preeclamsia (Toxemia of Pregnancy) and Eclampsia

A

no prevention known

42
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What is the prevention of Abruptio Placentae

A

good prenatal care with individualized attention to risk factors may help prevent

43
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What is the prevention of Placentra Previa

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no prevention known

44
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What is the prevention of Hydatidiform Mole

A

no prevention known

45
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What is the prevention of Fibrocystic Breast Condition

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no prevention known

46
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What is the prevention of Mastitis

A

infection-prevention control techniques with nursing mothers

47
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What is the prevention of Fibroadenoma of the Breast

A

no prevention known

48
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What is the prevention of Cancer of the Breast

A

lifestyle changes may reduce risk of cancer; child before age 25, breast-feeding for 6 months; limiting alcohol

49
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What is the prevention of Paget’s Disease of the Breast

A

educated to report nipple changes to aid detection of lesions in early stages

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