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Chapter 8 Important Slides Part 2 Flashcards

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Carcinoma of the cervix

A

Malignant cells within the cervix

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What is cervicitis?

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Inflammation of the cervix

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What is carcinoma of the endometrium?

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Malignant tumor of the uterine lining

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What is endometriosis?

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Endometrial tissue located outside the uterus

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What is fibroids?

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Benign tumors of the uterus

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What is ovarian carcinoma?

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Malignant tumor of the ovary

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What is ovarian cysts?

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Collections of fluid within a sac in the ovary

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What is PID?

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  • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

- Leading causes for this are caused by STDs.

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What is abruptio placentae?

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Premature separation of the normally implanted placenta

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Choriocarcinoma

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Malignant tumor of the placenta

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What is ectopic pregnancy?

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Misplaced implantation of egg. It is the implantation of the fertilized egg in any site other than the normal uterine location

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What is placenta previa?

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Placental implantation over the cervical opening of in the lower region of the uterine wall

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What is preeclampsia?

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Abnormal condition associated with pregnancy that is characterized by high blood pressure, edema, and proteinuria. Can result in fetus death.

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What is Down syndrome?

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Trisomy 21; chromosomal abnormality; extra chromosome

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What is Erythroblastosis fetalis?

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Hemolytic disease of the newborn caused by Rh factor incompatibility between baby and father.

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What is the Hyaline Membrane Disease?

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Also called respiratory distress syndrome of the new born (RSS), acute lung disease common in preterm babies; caused by deficiency surface, a protein necessary for proper lung function.

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What is hydrocephalus?

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Accumulation fluids in the spaces of the brain; due to problem in circulation of fluid within brain and spinal cord

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Meconium aspiration syndrome

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Abnormal inhalation of meconium (first stools) produce by fetus. This can cause breathing problems due to inflammation.

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Pyloric stenosis

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Narrowing of opening of the stomach of the duodenum

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What is a Pap test?

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Also called a Pap smear. Microscopic examination of stained cells removed from vagina and cervix

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What is a pregnancy test?

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Blood or urine test to detect the presence of hCG

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What is conization?

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Removal of cone-shaped section of the cervix

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What is laparoscopic oophorectomy?

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Removal of the ovaries through the laparoscope

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What is amniocentesis?

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Removal of fluid from amniotic sac. Needle placement guided by ultrasound images.

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