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Adnexal torsion

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Twisting of the ovary and sometimes the Fallopian tube, cutting off the blood supply to these organs

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Bartholin’s Cyst/ Abscess

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Buildup of fluid that blocks one of the Bartholin’s glands/ducts, located on each side of a woman’s labia/vaginal opening

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Cervicitis

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Inflammation of the cervix, that may cause bleeding between periods or changes in vaginal discharge, and often results from a STD

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Chlamydia

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Common STD affecting both genders and can lead to more serious problems if untreated

Symptoms may include painful urination, penis/vaginal discharge, painful sex, testicular pain

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Endometriosis

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The tissue that behaves like the cells lining the uterus grow in other parts of the body causing pain, irregular bleeding, and possibly infertility

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Epididymitis

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Inflammation of the epididymis at the back of the testicle that stores and carries the sperm

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Gonorrhea

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Bacterial infection affecting both genders that mostly affects the urethra, rectum or throat, but can also infect the cervix

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Ovarian Torsion

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Rotation of the ovary to occlude the ovarian artery/vein

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PID : Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

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Infection of the uterus lining, Fallopian tubes, or ovaries

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Preeclampsia

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Pregnancy condition where high blood pressure and protein in the urine develop after the 20th week

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Priapism

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Sustained erection unrelated to sexual stimulation

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Prostatitis

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Prostate inflammation

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Pyelonephritis

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Infection of the kidney and ureters

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Testicular Torsion

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The twisting of the spermatic cord cutting off the blood supply to the testicle and surrounding structures within the scrotum

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Vulvovaginitis

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Inflammation of the vagina and vulva often caused by bacteria, fungal, or parasitic infection that causes vaginal discharge, irritation, and itching

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Adnexal

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Fallopian tubes and ovaries

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Amenorrhea

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The absence of a menstrual period in a woman of reproductive age

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ARF

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Acute renal failure; rapid loss of kidney function

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BCP

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Birth control pill

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Bladder distention

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Medical condition where the bladder is stretched, usually due to urinary retention

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CKD

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Chronic kidney disease or chronic renal disease

Progressive loss in renal function over a period of months or years

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Dysmenorrhea

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Severe uterine pain during menstruation

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Dysuria

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Painful urination

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Ectopic pregnancy

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Occurs when the fetus begins to develop outside the uterus. The most common side is within one of the Fallopian tubes

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Flank pain
Pain in one side of the body between the upper abdomen and the back; side pain
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Foley catheter
Flexible tubes passed through the urethra during urinary catheterization and into the bladder to drain urine
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G#P#A#
Gravid (Pregnancies) Para (living children) Abortions (elective or miscarriages) Ex: G2 P1 A1
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Gravid
Being pregnant
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HCG (Beta HCG)
Hormone released in pregnancy; may either be measured qualitatively (+ or -) or quantitatively (how far long in pregnancy)
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Hemodialysis (dialysis)
A method of removing waste products such as creatinine and urea, as well as free water from the blood when the kidneys are in renal failure
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Inguinal
Region of the groin
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IUD (intrauterine device)
A type of birth control where a T-shaped device inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy
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IUP
Intrauterine pregnancy
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LMP
Last menstrual period
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Meatus
External opening of the urethra
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Menorrhagia
An abnormally heavy and prolonged menstrual period
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Miscarriage
The spontaneous loss of a fetus before the 20th week of pregnancy
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Nephrolithiasis
Kidney stones
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Overflow incontinence
Patients never fee the urge to urinate; the bladder never empties, and small amounts of urine leak continuously
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Pelvic pain
Describes pain that occurs mostly or only in the lower abdominal area
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Perineum
Region of the body inferior to the pelvic diaphragm and between the legs
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Straight catheter
Removed after urine is drained
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Urinary catheterization
A latex, polyurethane, or silicone tube or urinary catheter is inserted into a patients bladder via his or her urethra to allow the patients urine to drain freely from the bladder
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Indwelling or Foley catheter
Permanent catheter, not removed after each use
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Urinary dribbling
Dribbling of small amounts of urine
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Urinalysis frequency
The need to urinate many times during the day, at night (nocturia), or both in normal or less than normal volumes
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Urinary hesitancy
Difficulty in the beginning flow of urine
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Urinary incontinence
Loss of bladder control
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Urinary retention
Inability to urinate
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Urinary urgency
A sudden, compelling urge to urinate
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Miscarriage risk factors
``` Age 35+ Uterine/ cervical problems Chronic conditions (diabetes, thyroid) History Invasive prenatal tests Smoking, alcohol, drug use ```
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UTI risk factors
``` Female Birth control (diaphragms, spermicidal) Use of catheter Sexually active Menopause Urinary tract abnormalities ```
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Kidney stone risk factors
``` Male Dehydration High protein, sugar, or sodium diets Family/person history UTI’s Obese Digestive diseases 40+ ```
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CVA Tenderness (costovertebral angle)
Acute angle formed on either side between the twelfth rib and vertebral column; CVA tenderness is a common finding in pyelonephritis and other infections of the kidney
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Guaiac result
Finds hidden (occult) blood in the stool on a rectal exam
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Os
the opening of the cervical canal into the vagina is called the external os of the uterus
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Female bimanual exam
CMT (cervical motion tenderness) - unpleasant sensation or response elicited on pelvic exam with movement of the cervix by clinician’s gloved hand Adnexal tenderness
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Aborh blood typing
Method of typing for ABO and Rh blood system
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Vaginitis DNA probe
Wet prep; vaginal discharge placed on a slide with normal saline and evaluated under microscope for presence of WBC, trichomonas, and other abnormalities like gardnerella and Candida
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UA- urine analysis (clean catch or catheter specimen)
An array of tests performed on urine and one of the most common methods of medical diagnosis
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Urine culture and sensitivity
A test to detect and id organisms (usually bacteria) that may be causing a UTI, then tests against various antibiotics to determine their sensitivity
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Urine pregnancy
Preg Qual Serum- urine sample dipped for presence of HCG
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Endovaginal
Ultrasound to confirm intrauterine pregnancy
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Cystoscopy procedure
Used to look at the bladder, collect collect urine samples, and exam the prostate by using an optic instrument, cystoscope
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D&C- Dilation and Curettage
Dilation (widening/opening) of the cervix and surgical removal of part of the lining of the uterus/ contents of the uterus by scraping and scooping (curettage)
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Hysterectomy
Operation to remove a woman’s uterus
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Lithotripsy
Procedure that uses shockwaves to break up stones in the kidney, bladder, or uterus
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Oophorectomy
Removal of one or both ovaries
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TURP- Transurethral resection of the prostate
An instrument is inserted up the urethra to remove the section of the prostate that is blocking urine flow
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Vasectomy
Surgical procedure for male sterilization where the bad deferens are severed and sealed to prevent sperm from entering the seminal stream
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Hormones for menstrual or uterine problems
MedroxyPROGRESTERone (Provera)
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Antibiotics commonly used for UTI
CefTRIAXone (Rocephin/ Rocephin-ER)- given IVPB Nitrofurantoin macro crystals (Macrobid) MetroNIDAZOLE (Flagyl)
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Common pain and nausea medications
Dilaudid Motrin Zofran Toradol

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