Female Reproductive/Lymph Flashcards
These are found in all tissues except the CNS and tissues that do not have blood vessels
Lymph nodes
What are the lymphatic organs?
Bone marrow, thymus
How many lymph nodes are there in the body?
Over 600
Where do B cells mature?
Bone marrow
Where do T cells mature?
Thymus
Your patient comes in with signs of breast development. Approximately how long would you expect it to be until this patient experiences menarche?
2 years
What is an age related change in the breast tissue that occurs in woman?
The breast size decreases as a woman ages
Why is it easier to palpate masses in breasts of an older woman then breast of a younger woman?
The breast size and density decline during aging making masses more prominent and easily palpable
What are the two models to assess risk of breast cancer development in woman with increased breast cancer risk?
Claus Model and the BRCAPRO model
How long is the ovarian cycle normally?
Approximately 21-28 days
When does the follicular phase begin?
The day of menstration
What are the days in the follicular phase?
Day 1-14 of the cycle
When is the ovulatory phase?
Around day 14
When is the span of the luteal phase?
From the day of ovulation until menses again
When do you do a visual inspection of the genitals and breasts in the child?
At well visits during the age around puberty development (approx 8y/o)
When is menopause considered “premature”?
If if begins prior to 40 years old
What is the GTAPL accroynm?
G: gravida (pregnancies)
T: term (babies delivered at term)
P: preterm (premature babies, <35 weeks)
A: abortions (of any kind)
L: living (how many living children the woman has)
What is Goodell’s sign?
It is the softening of the cervix that can occur as early as 2 weeks after conception and is a sign of pregnancy
What is Chadwick’s sign?
It is the cyanotic appearance of the cervix due to the increased vascularization with pregnancy, it is seen around 6-8 weeks gestation
When do fundal heights begin to be measured?
At 20 weeks gestation
Do fundal heights correlate with gestation age?
They do until later into the third trimester when baby begins to drop to prepare for birth
Are these exams a diagnostic or screening tool:
-1st trimester screening
-Quad screening
-NIPT testing
-Serum single AFP
Screening, non-diagnostic tools
Are these exams a diagnostic or screening tool:
-Aminocentesis
-Chorionic villus sampling
Diagnostic tools used in the screening of genetic disorders
How much is the recommended folic acid intake for pregnant or planning to become pregnant woman?
0.4-0.8mg folic acid daily
When does screening for gestational diabetes normally occur?
24-28 weeks gestation
What is a widely debated obstetric treatment?
Labor induction
What is a woman’s lifetime risk of developing breast cancer with no high risk factors?
1 in 8
Key Findings/Physical Exam:
-Erythema, edema, purulent discharge at site of bite/scratch
-fever
-headache
-anorexia
-persistent lymphadenopathy
-Positive B. henselae IFA blood test
Cat scratch fever
Key Findings/Physical Exam:
Early stages:
-high risk sexual activity/IV drug use
-flu-like symptoms, fever, chills, lymphadenopathy, fatigue, myalgias, night sweats, sore throat, generally asymptomatic, high-risk period for transmission
Later stages:
-rapid weight loss, lymphadenopathy, chronic diarrhea, mouth/anus/genital sores, night sweats, opportunistic infections and cancers, memory loss, depression, decreased CD4+ count
HIV/AIDS
Key Findings/Physical Exam:
-fever, malaise
-enlarged lymph nodes
-abrasions, wounds, coexisting infections
-red streaking extending proximally from a wound/infection toward the regional lymph nodes
Lymphangitis
Key Findings/Physical Exam:
-unilateral
-lymph node enlargement
-pain/tenderness in lymph nodes
-lymph nodes filled with exudate
-erythema/streaking over lymph nodes
-fever, malaise
Lymphadenitis
Key Findings/Physical Exam:
-swelling of part or all of arm/leg
-heaviness, fullness, tightness in affected area
-restricted ROM
-aching, tingling, discomfort
-recurring infections
-changes in skin texture/turgor, appearance, etc.
-pitting edema may be present
-swelling does not resolve with diuretics
Lymphedema
Key Findings/Physical Exam:
-travel to endemic areas
-gross edema of the entire limb with hardening and thickening of the skin
-increased infections in the skin and lymph system
-elevated IgG serum
Elephantiasis (lymphatic filariasis)
Key Findings/Physical Exam:
-family history
-history of EBV
-generalized, painless, lymphadenopathy, fatigue, fever, night sweats, unexplained weight loss, prurititis, chest/ab pain
Lymphoma
Key Findings/Physical Exam:
-fever
-swelling of ant/post cervical chains
-pharyngitis
-white exudate on posterior pharynx and tonsillar area
-swollen uvula, fatigue, petechiae on hard or soft palate, headache, myalgias, palpebral edema, splenomegaly, hepatomegaly, jaundice, elevated LFTs
Mono
Key Findings/Physical Exam:
-weight loss, fatigue, night sweats, fever, SOB, wheezing, dry cough, persistent regional or generalized lymphadenopathy, painful/tender bumps/ulcers, burning, itching, tearing, erythema, dryness, photophobia, blurred vision
Sarcoidosis
Key Findings/Physical Exam:
-generally asymptomatic, owning a cat puts you at higher risk
-generalized lymphadenopathy, myalgias, fatigues, positive IFA and IgG/IgM antibodies
-parasites in patient specimens
Toxoplasmosis