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chapter 3 women's health promotion across the life span ppt Flashcards

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women tend to…

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  • put children and families first regarding health care
  • may go years without a physical exam and preventive screenings
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actions to improve health

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  • eat healthy foods
  • maintain normal weight
  • exercise daily
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actions to improve health

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  • practice safe sex
  • avoid tobacco products
  • limit alcohol intake
  • obtain preventive care
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amenorrhea

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absence of menstrual periods
- most common cause: pregnancy
- classifications: primary, secondary

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dysmenorrhea

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painful menses
- causes: endometriosis, infection, stenosis, fibroids
- managed medically and through health promotion

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dysfunctional uterine bleeding

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irregular bleeding that occurs in the absence of a pelvic disorder, medical disease, or pregnancy
- treatment depends upon the results of testing: hormone therapy, endometrial ablation

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mid-menstrual cycle pain

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pain that occurs midway in the menstrual cycle; mittelschmerz
- diagnosed based on symptoms
no treatment

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premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

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recurrent condition during the luteal phase causing physical, psychological, and behavioral changes that interfere with interpersonal relationships and normal activity
- no definitive treatment
- health promotion
- medications
- supplements

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premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)

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severe form of PMS
- medical management with diagnostic tests and medications

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endometriosis

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lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus
- diagnosed through testing
- no cure but is treated with oral contraceptives or surgery

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nursing care menstrual disorders

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  • health promotion
  • dietary adjustments
  • adequate exercise
  • diagnostic tests
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natural family planning

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  • coitus interruptus
  • period abstinence/calendar method
  • lactational amenorrhea
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barrier methods

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prevents sperm from entering the vagina and traveling to the egg
- male condom
- female condom
- spermicides
- sponge
- diaphragm or cervical cap

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hormonal contraceptives

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progesterone or combinat4es of estrogen and progesterone to prevent ovulation
- safety concerns: ACHES ( warning signs to report)

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types of hormonal contraceptives

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  • combined oral contraceptives
  • progestin only pill
  • implants: side effects include galactorrhea and hirsutism
  • transdermal patch
  • vaginal ring
  • injectable depot medroxyprogesterone acetate
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intrauterine device (IUD)

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t shaped device implanted into the uterus
- releases progesterone to suppress ovulation

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emergency contraception

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use of a drug or device to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex
- plan b
- plan b one step
copper t IUD

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permanent contraception: sterilization - women

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  • tubal ligation
  • essure system: microinsert that creates a tissue barrier blocking sperm from reaching the egg
  • hysterosalpingography
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permanent contraception: sterilization - men

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vasectomy

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infertility

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failure to conceive after 1 year of unprotected intercourse
- risk factors
- testing and diagnosis

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female causes of infertility

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  • early menopause
  • ovulation problems
  • reproductive tract abnormalities
  • endometriosis
  • thyroid problems
  • cancer treatment
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male causes of infertility

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  • inadequate sperm production
  • problems with delivery of sperm
  • exposure to toxins
  • exposure to excessive heat
  • cancer treatment
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infertility treatments

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  • adjust lifestyle issues
  • medications
  • hormones
  • surgery
  • stimulate ovulation with drugs
  • intrauterine insemination
  • assisted reproductive technology
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menopause

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final menstrual period that is confirmed with no menses for 12 consecutive months

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physical and psychological experiences of menopause

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  • hot flashes
  • night sweats
  • vaginal atrophy\
  • dyspareunia
  • osteoporosis
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treatment for menopause

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  • hormones
  • medications
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nursing care for menopause

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  • health promotion teaching
  • diet
  • exercise
  • emotional support
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uterine fibroids

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most common benign tumor found in women
- also known as myomas and leiomyoma
- cause is unknown

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risk factors for uterine fibroids

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  • heredity
  • race
  • lifestyle
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diagnostic testing used to confirm uterine fibroids

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  • pelvic exam
  • ultrasound
  • hysterosonography
  • hysteroscopy
  • hysterosalpingography
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treatment for uterine fibroids

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medications
surgery

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nursing care for uterine fibroids

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teaching
diagnostic tests
emotional support

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ovarian cysts

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fluid filled sacs in the ovary
- types: follicle cyst, after follicle rupture

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causes of ovarian cysts

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hormonal imbalances
endometriosis

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diagnosis of ovarian cysts

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symptoms and by ultrasound

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medical management for ovarian cysts

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wait and see
surgry

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nursing care for ovarian cysts

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pain management
teaching
diagnostic tests
emotional support

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polycystic ovarian syndrome

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caused by different factors working together in the body
- characteristics: increased androgens, insulin resistance, irregular menstrual periods

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diagnosis for pcos

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symptoms
ultrasound
diagnostic tests

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medical management of pcos

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medication
lifestyle changes

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nursing care for pcos

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teaching
emotional support

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toxic shock syndrome

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life threatening illness caused by staphylococcus aureus or group A streptococcus

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treatment for toxic shock syndrome

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medication
patient teaching

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prolapse

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dropping down caused by
- childbirth
- obesity
- hysterectomy
- aging
- increased intra abdominal pressure

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types of prolapse

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cystocele
rectocele
prolapse of the uterus
prolapse of the vagina

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cystocele

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causes stress incontinence, urinary retention, overflow incontinence

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diagnosis of prolapse

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pelvic exam

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treatment for prolapse

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kegel exercises
pessary
surgery

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