Genitourinary (GU)- Level 2

Question 1

Adnexal Tenderness

Answer 1

Tenderness of the ovaries palpated on pelvic exam which usually indicates ovarian cyst.

Question 2

Cervical Os

Answer 2

The opening in the center of the cervix which is closed except when tissue is being passed through the cervix.

Question 3

Endometriosis

Answer 3

Condition resulting from the appearance of endometrial tissue outside the uterus; cause pelvic pain.

Question 4

Gravid

Answer 4

The state of being pregnant.

Question 5

Gravida, Para, Abortus (G,P,A)

Answer 5

Gravida = # of pregnancies . Para = # of viable offspring born. Abortus = # of terminated pregnancies where induced or spontaneous.

Question 6

Hydronephrosis

Answer 6

Swelling/dilation of the kidney due to obstruction of the ureter, usually caused by a kidney stone.

Question 7

Nephrolithiasis

Answer 7

Condition marked by the presences of kidney stones

Question 8

Oopherectomy

Answer 8

Surgical removal of one or both of the ovaries.

Question 9

Ovarian torsion

Answer 9

Twisting of the ovary to such a degree the ovarian artery or vein becomes obstructed.

Question 10

Phimosis

Answer 10

Tightening/ narrowing of the opening of the foreskin so that it cannot be retracted.

Question 11

Pyelonephritis

Answer 11

Inflammation/infection on the kidneys