CHP 23: GYNO EMERGENCIES

Question 1

myometrium vs endometrium

Answer 1

myometrium: muscular layer
endometrium: nutrient-rich inner layer that sheds

Question 2

what is menarche

Answer 2

onset of first menses

Question 3

what is the cessation of ovarian function and menstrual cycle

Answer 3

menopause

Question 4

2 phases of menstrual cycle

Answer 4

ovarian cycle and uterine cycle

Question 5

2 phases of ovarian cycle

Answer 5

follicular and luteal phases

Question 6

2 phases of uterine cycle

Answer 6

proliferate and secretory phases

Question 7

what is amenorrhea

Answer 7

absence or cessation of menses

Question 8

what is dysuria

Answer 8

pain/burning on urination

Question 9

what is cystitis

Answer 9

bladder infection

Question 10

what is ovarian torsion and what is common medical history with it

Answer 10

twisting of ovary that blood supply is interrupted - history of ovarian cysts

Question 11

most common cause of infection following childbirth

Answer 11

endometritis - inflammation of uterine lining

Question 12

what is endometriosis

Answer 12

presence of tissue outside uterus that resembles endometrium

Question 13

S/S of endometritis

Answer 13

fever, chills, vomiting, tachycardia, pelvic pain and cramping, foul discharge

Question 14

S/S of endometriosis

Answer 14

constant, deep pain in lower back, pelvis and abdomen, heavy menstrual flow, painful menstrual cramping, fatigue

Question 15

S/S of uterine prolapse

Answer 15

protrusion of tissue, pelvic heaviness, fatigue, low back pain