gynecologic

Question 1

This location represents the site of one of the most common cancers in women.

Answer 1

cervix

Question 2

The _________ (for cervical cancer) is responsible for the increased discovery of these earlier lesions, most of which are cured by effective therapy.

Answer 2

Papanicolaou cytologic test

Question 3

______ being present in 85-90% of cervical neoplasia.

Answer 3

HPV

Question 4

Approximately 75-95% of cervical cancers present as ________

Answer 4

squamous cell carcinoma

Question 5

Most (perhaps all) invasive cervical carcinomas arise from precursor lesions termed __________

Answer 5

cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN).

Question 6

standard approach for screening for cervical cancer

Answer 6

cytology (pap smear)
cervical examination (colposcopy)

Question 7

By far, the most common complaints related to disorders of the uterus are pelvic pain and abnormalities in menstrual function

Answer 7

menorrhagia
metrorrhagia
dysmenorrhea