Gynecologic Emergencies

Question 1

How long is the average cycle?

Answer 1

28 days

Question 2

Menarche

Answer 2

First menstruation

Question 3

Menopause

Answer 3

Lack of estrogen production increases risk of heart disease
Marks the end of menstruation

Question 4

What is premenstrual syndrome

Answer 4

Occurs 7-14 before menstruation
Weight gain, muscle sensitivity, vascular alterations, breast pain, headache, cramping, emotional changes, and edema may occur

Question 5

Primary dysmenorrhea

Answer 5

-occurs with the advent of mental flow
-mild cramping in normal, but it may be severe
-nausea vomiting diarreha

Question 6

Secondary dysmenorrhea

Answer 6

Pain before, during and after the menorah flow

Question 7

Amenorrhea

Answer 7

Absence of menstral period

Question 8

Endometritis

Answer 8

Inflammation of the endometrium or uterine lining
May be caused by STI or surgery

Question 9

Symptoms of endometritis

Answer 9

Malaise, fever, constipations, vaginal bleeding and pelvic pain

Question 10

Endometriosis

Answer 10

Occurs when the endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus
May have no symptoms or cause severe pain
Causes painful sex, menstruation and heavy periods

Question 11

Pelvic inflammatory disease

Answer 11

Infection of the female upper organs or reproduction
Chief complaint is abdominal pain

Question 12

Risk factors of PID

Answer 12

IUD, frequent sexual activity with multiple partners, history of PID
20-24 years

Question 13

Interstitial Cystitis

Answer 13

Chronic bladder condition that results in an inflamed or irritated bladder. Symptoms mimic that of a UTI or STI, no cure

Question 14

Ectopic pregnancy

Answer 14

Fertilized egg is implanted elsewhere

Question 15

Chancroid

Answer 15

Caused by infection, produces painful ulcers of genitals, helps spread HIV

Question 16

Chlamydia

Answer 16

Common STI caused by bacterium that can lead to scarring or blockage of the Fallopian tubes

Question 17

Signs and symptoms of chlamydia

Answer 17

-lower abdomen pain
-Low back pain
-nausea
-fever
-pain during intercourse
-spotting between periods
-can be asymptomatic

Question 18

Gentian herpes

Answer 18

1/4 women affected
Causes small bumps that progress to painful sores
No cure

Question 19

GONORRHEA

Answer 19

Bacterial infection that multiplies rapidly in warm moist areas
Women are often asymptomatic
Can lead to scarring of the Fallopian tubes

Question 20

Signs and symptoms of gonorrhea

Answer 20

Dysuria, yellow discharge with foul odour, abdominal pain

Question 21

Genital warts

Answer 21

Caused by HPV
Most common STI

Question 22

What are the three stages of syphilis

Answer 22

Primary stage: chancre that disappears in 3-6 weeks
Secondary stage: bilateral palm rash
Tertiary stage: attacks the brain and is fatal

Question 23

Trichomoniasis

Answer 23

Caused by protozoan
Common symptom is yellow-green frothy discharge

Question 24

LORDS TRACHEA

Answer 24

Location
onset
Radiation
Duration
Severity
Timing
Relief
Aggravates
Character
History
Eaten
Associated symptoms

Question 25

GHB

Answer 25

Colourless liquid that produces amnesia

Question 26

Ketamine

Answer 26

Veterinary anesthetic
-blocks pain without resp or circulatory compromise
-creates out of body experience
-causes loss of coordination, muscle rigidity and slurred speech

Question 27

Ecstasy

Answer 27

Methaminphetamine with hallucinogenic properties

Question 28

Rohypnol

Answer 28

Benzodiazepine with amnestied and anesthetic properties