Genitourinary (GU) Flashcards
C-section
cesarean section
Adnexal tenderness
tenderness of ovaries during pelvic exam
Indicates ovarian cyst or torsion
Cervical os
Opening of the cervix; always will be closed unless passing tissue from the cervix
CVA tenderness
Costovertebral angle tenderness
tender over the kidneys
Dysmenorrhea
Painful menstruation
Dysuria
Painful urination
Foley catheter
A tube inserted through the urethra to drain urine, often left in place
Frequency
Urinating often
G/P/Ab
Gravida (# times pregnant)/ Para(#children born)/ Abortion(# failed pregnancies)
Gravid
State of being pregnant
Heamturia
Blood in urine
IUP
Intrauterine pregnancy
Fertilized egg develops in uterus, where it is supposed to be
LNMP
Last normal menstrual period
First day of one’s period
OB/GYN
Obstetrics and gynecology
Spotting
Passing a very small amount of blood from the vagina