FNP Womens Health Exam Flashcards
The progestin component of hormone therapy is given to:
Counteract the negative lipid-effects of estrogen
Minimize endometrial hyperplasia
Help with vaginal atrophy symptoms
Prolong ovarian activity
Minimize endometrial hyperplasia
Postmenopausal hormone therapy can result in:
A reduction in the rate of cardiovascular disease
An increase in the rate of rheumatoid arthritis
A reduction in the frequency and severity of vasomotor symptoms
A disturbance in sleep patterns
A reduction in the frequency and severity of vasomotor symptoms
A 58-year-old woman presents with a breast mass. Which of the following responses by the clinician would be most appropriate?
“It is probably just a cyst because that is the most common breast mass.”
“We will order a mammogram and ultrasound to help establish a diagnosis.”
“We will go ahead and schedule you for a biopsy because that is the only way to know for sure.”
“Because your lump is painful, it is most likely not cancer.”
“We will go ahead and schedule you for a biopsy because that is the only way to know for sure.”
A 26-year-old woman is seen with complaints of irregular vaginal bleeding. Which of the following tests should be the first priority?
Pregnancy test
Pelvic ultrasound
Endometrial biopsy
Pregnancy test
A 58-year-old woman, who had a total abdominal hysterectomy at the age of 45, is diagnosed with atrophic vaginitis. Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment?
Conjugated estrogen, 0.625 mg/day oral
Estradiol, 7.5 mcg/24 hr. vaginal ring
Medroxyprogesterone, 10 mg/day oral
Conjugated estrogen, 0.3 mg + medroxyprogesterone 1.5 mg/day oral
Estradiol, 7.5 mcg/24 hr. vaginal ring
Polycystic ovary syndrome can result in:
Infertility
Increased risk of uterine (endometrial) cancer
Hirsutism
All of the above
All of the above
Most breast cancer cases are in women with a family history of breast cancer.
True
False
False
A 65-year-old female asks if she can stop her pap exams. She heard that you can stop having screenings at age 65. You review her chart and see that she had CIN2 5 years ago. You respond:
Yes, you are 65 so you can stop pap screenings now.
No, you should continue pap screenings until the age of 70.
No, you should continue to have routine screening for at least 20 years after the CIN2 was diagnosed.
If you have a complete hysterectomy you could stop screenings.
No, you should continue to have routine screening for at least 20 years after the CIN2 was diagnosed.
Increased FSH levels and lower estrogen levels are associated with which of the following?
Decreased bone turnover
Hot flashes
Lower levels of interleukins
Chest pain
Hot flashes
When educating midlife women on health promotion, all the following should be recommended EXCEPT:
To maintain a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9
Limit alcohol consumption to no more than one drink per day
To obtain depression screening
To maintain waist circumference less than 37 inches
To maintain waist circumference less than 37 inches
How much Vitamin D is recommended for a 55-year-old woman?
200 IU/day
400 IU/day
600 IU/day
600 IU/day
It is recommended that older women (age 65 and older) be screened for falls at which of the following intervals?
Every 3 months
Every 6 months
Yearly
Every 2 years
Yearly
According to the American College of Obstetricians, the most common medications associated with female sexual dysfunction are which of the following?
SSRI’s
SNRI’s
Ace inhibitors
Statins
SSRI’s
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding vaginal cancer?
They are rare
The most common form is squamous cell carcinoma
They are associated with HPV infections
Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form
Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding vulvar lichen sclerosis?
It often causes pruritus
It causes the vulvar epithelium to become pale
It is associated with autoimmune disorders
All the above is true
All the above is true
Chronic heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB), formerly termed menorrhagia is the most common complaint of abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB):
True
False
True
A 45-year-old woman presents with abnormal uterine bleeding. You discuss your recommendation for endometrial sampling to rule out endometrial hyperplasia and carcinoma. What is the most common cause of endometrial cancer?
Human papilloma virus
Unopposed estrogen
HNPPC
Past use of fertility medications
Unopposed estrogen
According to the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, which of the following statements is incorrect regarding breast cancer screenings?
Begin discussing annual or biannual mammography starting at age 40 and older
Begin offering clinical breast exams to patients ages 20-39 every 1-3 years and then annual starting at age 40.
All women should be informed to perform monthly self-breast exams.
Self-breast examinations are not recommended for screening in the general population.
All women should be informed to perform monthly self-breast exams.
A 30-year-old develops menorrhagia and iron deficiency anemia. She also reports increased pelvic pressure and dysmenorrhea. You palpate a large, mobile pelvic mass at the midline on pelvic exam and suspect a uterine leiomyoma. Which of the following is the initial test to confirm this diagnosis?
Pelvic ultrasound
Pelvic MRI
Pelvic CT
Hysteroscopy
Pelvic ultrasound
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) increases risk of which of the following?
Osteoporosis
Vasomotor symptoms
Stroke
Thyroid cancer
Stroke
A 25-year-old female presents for her well woman visit. Her last pap was at age 22; normal results. She is sexually active with three partners within the last year. She should have the following:
Pap smear, Pelvic exam, STI screening
A 23-year-old woman returns after an abnormal pap smear result. Her results show low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL) with a positive human papillomavirus (HPV) test. She has had 3 male sexual partners in her life and has been in an exclusive relationship with the same man for the last three years. She denies consistent use of barrier protection during intercourse. Her periods are regular. She denies menorrhagia, vaginal discharge, abnormal bleeding, dysuria, or past history of sexually transmitted infection. She had her first pap smear two years ago with her regular doctor in another state; she is uncertain of the result. What is the appropriate step in management of this patient?
Obtain past medical records of previous pap smear results and repeat pap in 12 months
The preferred colorectal cancer screening test is a colonoscopy and should be recommended starting at what age?
50 (age 45 for African American women)
According to the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, bone mineral density screening should routinely begin at what age? (Risk factors may warrant earlier screening)
65