Chapter 31 Flashcards
Normal menstrual cycle is 28 days and can be divided into three phases: menses, the proliferative phase, and
The secretory phase
True or false
Fertilization of the ovum usually occurs in one of the fallopian tubes
True
Some women experience intense feelings of depression, irritability, anxiety, or withdrawal. May have temporary weight gain. Treatment for this condition is
Aimed at relieving the symptoms
The hormone ______ is responsible for stimulating bone and muscle growth
Estrogen
The hormone responsible for restoring and preparing the uterus for pregnancy after menses is
Progesterone
___ is the leading cause of female infertility and ectopic pregnancy
PID
What is the most common bacterial STD
Chlamydia
Which condition does not produce vaginal bleeding
Urinary tract infection
What is a secondary injury from a sexual assault
Sexually transmitted disease STD
After assessing and addressing any life threatening conditions the management of the victim of a sexual assault is focused on
Providing emotional support
It is estimated that _______ females is raped during her lifetime
One in three
______ is characterized by lower abdominal pain experienced by some women at the time of ovulation
Mittelschmerz
Immediate complications of vaginal bleeding include
Shock and death
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding is abnormal vaginal bleeding related to the menstrual cycle that is caused by
Too little or too much estrogen
Vaginal foreign bodies are commonly seen in children with ______ being the most common foreign body
Toilet paper