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What is climacteric & when does it begin?

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A transitional time in a woman’s life marked by declining ovarian function and decreased hormone production.
-Begins at the onset of ovarian decline and ends with the cessation of postmenopausal symptoms.

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What is menopause? When is it certian?

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Refers to the last menstrual
period and can be dated with certainty when there has been
at least 1 whole year without menstruation

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Define Premenopause

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The time up to the beginning of perimenopause, but the term is also used to define the time up to the last menstrual period.

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Define perimenopause

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Perimenopause is the time preceding menopause, usually starting between 2 and 8 years before menopause and lasting an average of 4 years

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Postmenopause

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Begins when ovarian estrogen terminates, ovulation ceases, and menstrual periods have stopped for 12 consecutive months

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Where is estrogen produced during postmenopause?

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The Adrenal Glands

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During perimenopause, what happens to the ovarian follicles?

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The responsiveness to gonadotropins are decreased and responsive follicles do not develop as quickly as before.

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During perimenopause the cycles can become anovulatory (no ova released) which leads to:

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-Irregular bleeding
-Skin changes & decrease in hair distribution
-Vasomotor instablility leads to night sweats and hot flashes.

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How long should Hormone Therapy be prescribed for and what does it help?

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A short period of time for the reduction of menopause symptoms

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What does Estrogen-progestin therapy increase the risk of?

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VTE, Factor V Leiden, and Breast Cancer when used for longer than 3 to 5 years

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What kind of Hormone Therapy is used after a hysterectomy & why?

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Estrogen with NO progesterone facilitates the shedding of the endometrial lining (reduces the risk of endometrial cancer)

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Patient education for hormone therapy

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  • Vaginal bleeding and spotting are most likely to
    occur in the first 3 months after initiation of therapy.
  • Follow-up visits should be scheduled at 1 and
    3 months—and improvement in symptoms should
    be noted at that time.
  • It is important to promptly report the following
    symptoms: persistent bleeding; bleeding that stops
    but then starts again; or the presence of blood clots
    in the vaginal discharge
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Contraindications for patients who are on estrogen therapies

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  • Known or suspected estrogen-dependent cancer
  • Known or suspected history of breast cancer except
    in appropriately selected patients being treated for
    metastatic disease
  • Undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding
  • Active or history of deep venous thrombosis,
    pulmonary embolism
  • Active or recent (within the past year) arterial
    thromboembolic disease (e.g., stroke, myocardial infarction)
  • Liver dysfunction or disease
  • Known or suspected pregnancy
  • Known hypersensitivity to ET/EPT
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What hormone affects secondary sexual characteristics such as linear growth spurts?

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Testosterone (androgen)

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What is the ouside of the womens’ reproductive part called?

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Vulva

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What hormones are released from the Anterior pituitary gland?

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Gonadotropins (LH & FSH)

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What hormones do the ovaries produce?

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Estradiol (estrogen) & Progesterone

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What is the function of FSH (folicle stimulating hormone)?

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-Initiates development of ovarian follicles & causes it to mature
-Stimulates secretion of estrogen by follicle cells

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What is the function of LH (Luteinizing hormone)?

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-Causes the release of the ovum for ovulation
-Converts the ruptured ovarian follicle into the corpus luteum
-Stimulates secretion of progesterone by the corpus luteum

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What is the function of Estrogen?

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-Promotes maturation of ovarian follicles
-Promotes growth of blood vessels in the endometrium
-Initiates development of the secondary sec characteristics (breast development, widening of hips, and deposition of fat onto hips)

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What is the function of Progesterone?

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-Promotes successful implantation of the embryo in the endometrium
-Promotes further growth of blood vessels in the endometrium and storage of nutrients

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What occurs during the menstrual phase?

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The beginning of the follicular phase
-Menstruation is triggered by the declining levels of estrogen & progesterone produced by corpus luteum
-Leads to a decrease of nutrients and oxygen leading to sloughing off of the endometrial lining

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What occurs during the proliferative phase?

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-The end of menses through ovulation
-Estrogren levels are low but gradually increase
-Uterine smooth muscle grows
-Endometrial receptor sites for progesterone are developed

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What occurs during the secretory phase?

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-The time of ovulation to just before menses
-Increasing amounts of progesterone (creates highly vascular secretory endometrium that is suitable for implantation)
-Endomertial growth ceases
-Progesterone also causes: thining of vaginal mucosa, increased thickness of cervical mucosa, increase in glandular growth of the breast.

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What occurs during the ischemic phase?
-From the end of the secretory phase to onset of menstruation. -Estrogen and progesterone are low & uterine spiral arteries constrict -Endometrium becomes pale and blood vessels rupture (1st day of next cycle)
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What type of discharge is best for getting pregnant during ovulation?
Clear phase (10-14 days) appears as raw eggwhite stretchy and slippery
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How is chlamydia transmitted?
Bacterial through sexual activity and birth
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Signs and symptoms for Chlamydia
Asymptomatic; mucopurulent drainage
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How do we treat Chlamydia?
Penicillin or Erythromycin.
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How is Gonorrhea transmitted?
Bacterial, through sexual activity and birth
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What are signs and symptoms of Gonorrhea?
Asymptomatic; greenish/yellow discharge
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What is the treatment for Gonorrhea?
Ceftriaxone IM, doxycycline PO, cefixime PO
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How is Syphilis transmitted?
-Bacterial, through sexual activity -If not tx before the 18th week of pregnancy it can infect the fetus
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What are signs and symptoms of Syphilis?
Chancre sores (10-90 days), palmer/pedal rashes, multi-organ involvement
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What is the tx for Syphilis?
Penicillin
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How is HPV (human Papillomavirus) transmitted?
Viral, through sexual activity and transplacentally to the fetus
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What are signs and symptoms of HPV?
Genital warts
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What is the tx for HPV?
No cure, management of warts with trichloroacetic acid or dichloroacetic acid, cryotherapy; surgery.
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How is HIV/AIDS transmitted?
Viral, through unprotected sex, transplacentally to the fetus late in pregnancy or at birth and through breast milk
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What are signs and symptoms of HIV/AIDS?
Flu-like symptoms, fatigue, weight loss, night sweats
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What is the tx for HIV/AIDS?
No cure, HAART highly reactive antiretroviral therapy, and c section to reduce transmission to the infant.
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What are presumptive signs of pregnancy?
Amenorrhea Fatigue Nausea and vomiting Breast tenderness Urinary frequency Quickening: 1st fetal movement
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What are Probable signs of pregnancy?
Hegar’s sign Goodell’s sign Chadwick’s sign Positive pregnancy test Braxton hicks contractions or ballotmen
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What are positive signs of pregnancy?
Hearing fetal heart tones Visualization of the fetus Palpation of fetal movements by examiner
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Chadwick's Sign:
Pregnant woman's cervix will be dark-bluish cervix due to increase in vascularity
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Hegar's Sign:
Compressibility & softening of cervical ISTHMUS in first 4-6w
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Goodell's Sign:
Softening of the cervix in the first 4-8w
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Ballottement:
Fetus can float up and back down. Found in EARLY pregnancy
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T or F? Fundus height in cm is consistent with # of weeks?
True. May be +/-2 after 20 weeks (normal)
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What week of pregnancy is the top of the fundus at the umbilicus?
20w
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How to measure the fundal height:
-From symphysis pubis to fundus -Measured in centimeters -Indicative of fetal growth -Measurement of + or – cms compared to gestational age requires further assessment - Magic number is 2, +2 or -2 compared to expected weeks gestation is a concern
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What findings or changes occur to the integumentary system during pregnancy?
* Change in pigmentation * Linea nigra * Chloasma: pregnancy mask * Hyperactive sweat and sebaceous glands * Striae gravidarum: stretch marks * Angiomas; palmar erythema * New hair growth * Stronger nails
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What changes occur to the neurological system during pregnancy?
-Decreased attentions, concentration, memory -Carpal tunnel syndrome -Syncope -Altered sleep pattern
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What changes occur to the cardiovascular system?
-Supine Hypotension: no perfusion to the uterus=no perfusion to the placenta -B/P should stabilize around 20W. Monitor for pre-eclampsia. -Increased cardiac output/volume -Diluted blood: increased need for iron -Varicose veins
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What changes occur with the respiratory system during pregnancy?
-Decreased lung capacity (exacerbation of asthma) -Increased mucus production: postnasal drip & sore throat
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What changes occur to the GI system during pregnancy?
-Constipation -Decreased motility -Increased risk for periodontal disease: infection, plaque, and carries -Increasd urination -N/V -Increased saliva production -Pyrosis (heartburn)
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What changes occur to the endocrine system during pregnancy?
-Decreased TSH -Prolactin -FSH & LH -Oxytocin -
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What changes occur to the musculoskeletal system during pregnancy:
-Relaxation -Diastasis recti -Lumbar lordosis -Separation of pubis symphysis
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How to differentiate ligament pain Vs contractions:
-Ligament pain is constant -Contractions come and go
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What maternal tasks are experienced during pregnancy?
-Acceptance of pregnancy & child -Reordering relationships -Seeking safe passage
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What paternal tasks are experienced during pregnancy?
-Announcement phase -Moratorium phase: relaxation -Focusing phase
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How often should a mother go to their prenantal appointment for 28-32 weeks pregnant?
Monthly
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How often should a mother go to their prenantal appointment for 28-32 to 36 weeks pregnant?
Q 2 weeks
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How often should a mother go to their prenantal appointment for 36 weeks until delivery?
Weekly
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How to calculate Nagele"s Rule:
-Add 7 days, subtract 3 months from the date of the patient's first day of their last manstural (LMP) -Add a year
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Gravida:
Number of pregnancies
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Para:
Number of deliveries of 20 weeks and beyond no matter the outcome
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Term:
Number of babies born 37 weeks and beyond
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Preterm:
Number of babies born 24 week to 36/37w
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Abortion
Any pregnancy that occurs before 20 weeks
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Living:
Number of living children
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Chemical pregnancy:
Positive test followed by late menstrual period with heavy bleeding probably indicates brief, nonviable pregnancy
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Which vaccine should be avoided during pregnancy that has not been given before?
Rubella
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What tests are done during pregnancy?
-Blood type & RH factor -VDRL (Syphilis) -CBC -HIV -Sickle Cell -STIs -Cervical cancer
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How many more calories are needed per day during pregnancy?
300
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How much folic acid is needed per day during pregnancy?
400mcg
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What position should a pregnant person lay on during breast exam?
Recumbent/left side
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What is considered normal on a breast examination during pregnancy?
-Nodularity, striae, enlargement, and hyperpigmentation
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What is considered advanced maternal age?
Over 35 years of age, can cause chromosomal abnormalities
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triple screening
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Quadruple screening
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What is an essential macronurtient during pregnancy?
Protien is essential for growth and repair
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What vitamins are essential for pregnancy? Include examples of foods
-Calcium & Vitamin D: diary -Iron: Liver -Vitamin C: Citrus -Folic Acid: Peas (legumes) -Protein
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Common complaints for pregnant women?
-N/V -Dyspepsia -Flatulence -Constipation -Nasal Congestion -SOB -Backache -edema -Vaicosities -Leg cramps
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Dangerous sign and symptoms to report during the first trimester:
-N/V -Bleeding-spontaneous abortion, pain, emotional support -Infection
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Dangerous sign and symptoms to report during the second trimester:
-Preeclampsia -PROM -Pre-term labor
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Dangerous sign and symptoms to report during the third trimester:
-Preeclampsia -PROM -Pre-term labor -Gestational Diabetes -Bleeding
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Signs and symptoms of ectopic pregnancy:
-Unilateral pain -Abdominal tenderness -Referred shoulder pain -Bleeding
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Diagnosis for ectopic pregnancy
-+ HCG but low for gestation -Increased WBC -US
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Surgical mangement of ectopic pregnancy
Laparoscopic surgery & Methotrexate = termination
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What change happens to blood pressure during first trimester?
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True or False, any bleeding beyond first trimester is an emergency
True
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What is Clomiphene citrate used for?
Infertility, increases growth of folicles
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Clomiphene citrate How is it administered and what are the signs and symptoms?
Subq injection -Irritability, mood swings, multiple babies.
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What are signs and symptoms of ectopic pregnancy?
-Unilateral pain -Refered shoulder pain -Bleeding -Positive but low HCG gestation
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Education for molar pregnancy (gestational trophoblastic disease)
Do not get pregnant for 1 year
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signs and symptoms of placenta previa
-Bright, red painless bleeding
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Management for placenta previa and placental abruption:
Patient must have may an immediate c section and no vaginal exams
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Signs and symptoms for placental abruption:
-Painful, dark red bleeding in the 3rd trimester
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What is DIC (Disseminated intravascular Coagulation)?
Secondary disorder of coagulation that occurs as a complication of abruption, previa and trauma.
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Signs and symptoms of DIC (Disseminated intravascular Coagulation):
Petchiae, purpura, bleeding from openings in skin (IV & Surgical site), GI bleed, hypotension

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