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Gynecology Flashcards

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2 definitions of Primary Amenorrhea?

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No menses by age of 16 yo; No secondary sex characteristics by age of 14 yo

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Female presents with Primary Amenorrhea and shortening of 4th metacarpal bone – diagnosis?

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Turner Syndrome

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2 cardiac manifestations of Turner’s Syndrome?

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Coarctation of aorta, Bicuspid aorta

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1 renal manifestation of Turner’s Syndrome?

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Horseshoe kidney

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1 MSK manifestation of Turner’s Syndrome?

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Lymphedema

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Change to FSH/LH in Turner’s Syndrome?

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Increased

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Patient presents with primary amenorrhea; PE shows no palpable cervix, no uterus; Karyotype shows 46XX – diagnosis?

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Mullerian agenesis

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Patient presents with primary amenorrhea; PE shows no palpable cervix, no uterus; Karyotype shows 46XY – diagnosis?

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Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome

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2 PE manifestations of Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome?

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Lack of pubic hair, Bilateral inguinal swelling

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1st step of treatment in Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome?

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Removal of testes … Increased risk for testicular CA

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Timeframe needed for diagnosis of Secondary Amenorrhea?

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6 months

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12
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1st step in workup up Secondary Amenorrhea?

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β-HCG

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3 cardinal features of PCOS?

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Secondary amenorrhea, Hirsutism, Cystic ovaries

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Lab value that suggests diagnosis of PCOS?

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LH:FSH > 3

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15
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DOC for infertility in PCOS?

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Clomiphene citrate

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16
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MOA of Clomiphene Citrate?

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Estrogen-R antagonist in hypothalamus; Increases FSH/LH release … stimulates ovulation

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17
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DOC for metabolic syndrome in PCOS?

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Metformin

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18
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How does prolactin cause amenorrhea?

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Inhibits release of GnRH from hypothalamus; Decreases release of LH/FSH

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In addition to amenorrhea, what is another clinical feature seen in setting of hyperprolactinemia?

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Galactorrhea

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Change to FSH. LH levels in setting of Premature Ovarian Failure?

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Increased

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21
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Source of estrogen production in post-menopausal women?

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Peripheral conversion of testosterone to estrogen

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Enzyme responsible for peripheral conversion of androgen to estrogen?

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Aromatase

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23
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Treatment of choice for atrophic vaginitis?

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Estrogen

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24
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Which drug should be added to estrogen during treatment of atrophic vaginitis?

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Progesterone

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Value of adding progesterone to estrogen in setting of atrophic vaginitis?

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Decreases risk of endometrial CA … (caused by unopposed estrogen exposure)

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26
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1st step in workup for older female who presents with hirsutism, amenorrhea, virilization?

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CT scan to rule out adrenal/ovarian tumor

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27
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Dysmenorrhea is mediated by …

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Prostaglandin F2α

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28
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Treatment of choice for dysmenorrhea?

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NSAIDs, OCPs

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29
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Difference between Primary dysmenorrhea and Secondary dysmenorrhea?

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Primary = occurs in absence of pathology; Secondary = occurs in presence of pathology

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30
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___ refers to mid-cycle pain due to ovulation

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Mittelschmerz

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31
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When does Premenstrual Syndrome typically occur?

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7-10 days before beginning of menstrual cycle

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32
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Treatment of choice for Premenstrual Syndrome?

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Aerobic exercise, OCPs

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33
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Treatment of choice for severe Premenstrual Syndrome?

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SSRI

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34
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1st test for diagnosis of endometriosis?

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US, MRI

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35
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Definitive test for diagnosis of endometriosis?

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Laparoscopy

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36
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Treatment for Endometriosis?

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NSAIDs, Progesterone, GnRH agonists (continuous), Danazol

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37
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MOA of Danazol?

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Testosterone agonist

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38
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AE of Danazol?

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Hirsutism

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39
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Epidemiology of Acute endometritis?

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Post-partum female

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40
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3 aspects of clinical presentation of Acute endometritis?

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Fever, Lower abdominal pain, Purulent cervical drainage

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41
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Etiology of Acute endometritis?

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Retained products of conception

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42
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2 most common pathogens responsible for Acute endometritis?

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Peptostreptococcus, Group B Strep … POLYMICROBIAL

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43
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Which type of WBC is most commonly found in Acute endometritis infiltrate?

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PMNs

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44
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Which type of WBC is most commonly found in Chronic endometritis infiltrate?

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Plasma cells + Lymphocytes

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45
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Presence of which WBC type is REQUIRED for diagnosis of Chronic endometritis?

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Plasma cells

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46
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Pathogen responsible for Chronic Endometritis in setting of IUD use?

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Actinomyces Israeli

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47
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Clinical presentation of Leiomyoma?

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Uterine bleeding; Fe-deficiency anemia

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48
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Characteristic of Leiomyoma?

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Estrogen-sensitive … increase in size during pregnancy

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49
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Leiomyoma represents growth of …

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Smooth muscle

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50
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Epidemiology of Endometrial Carcinoma?

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55 – 65 yo females

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51
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When does Endometrioid Carcinoma typically occur?

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Peri-Menopausal

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52
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Etiology of Endometrioid Carcinoma?

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Excessive estrogen exposure

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53
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Histologic appearance of Endometrioid Carcinoma?

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Adenocarcinoma (glandular)

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54
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When does Serous Endometrial Carcinoma typically occur?

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Post-Menopausal

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55
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Etiology of Serous Endometrial Carcinoma?

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Endometrial atrophy

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56
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Clinical presentation of Serous Endometrial Carcinoma?

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Post-menopausal vaginal bleeding

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57
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Most common type of Vaginal Neoplasm?

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Squamous Cell

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58
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Risk factor for Squamous Cell Vaginal neoplasm?

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HPV infection

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59
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In addition to Squamous Cell vaginal carcinoma, what is another type of vaginal carcinoma?

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Clear Cell Adenocarcinoma

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Risk factor for Clear Cell Vaginal Adenocarcinoma?

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DES exposure in utero

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61
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Alternate name for Sarcoma Botryoids?

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Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma

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62
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Clinical presentation of Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma?

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Bunch of grapes protruding from vagina

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63
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Epidemiology of Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma?

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Females < 5 yo

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64
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Prognosis for Vulvar leukoplakia?

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Precursor for squamous cell carcinoma

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65
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1st step of diagnosis for Vulvar leukoplakia?

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Biopsy lesion

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66
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Prognosis for vulvar Lichen Sclerosis?

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NO increased risk for squamous cell carcinoma

67
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Etiology of vulvar Squamous Cell carcinoma?

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HPV infection

68
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Clinical appearance of Paget’s Disease of vulva?

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Vulvar pruritis, Velvet red lesion

69
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Paget’s Disease of vulva represents which type of vulvar CA?

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Adenocarcinoma

70
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Characteristic of vaginal discharge in setting of vulvovaginal candidiasis?

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White, “cottage cheese” consistency

71
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Appearance of vulvovaginal candidiasis on wet prep?

72
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Epidemiology of vulvovaginal candidiasis? (3)

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DM, ABX use, Immunosuppression

73
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Treatment of choice for vulvovaginal candidiasis?

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-Azole … NO need to treat partner

74
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Treatment for Bacterial Vaginosis?

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Metronidazole

75
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Appearance of vaginal discharge in setting of Trichomoniasis?

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Yellow-Green

76
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Appearance of cervix in Trichomoniasis?

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Strawberry cervix

77
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Treatment of choice for Trichomoniasis?

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Metronidazole … TREAT the partner!

78
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AE of Metronidazole?

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Disulfiram reaction, Metallic taste

79
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Which patient should be treated, even if asymptomatic … Gardnerella, Candida, Trichomonas?

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Trichomonas

80
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Definition of infertility?

A

Inability to conceive after 12 months of unprotected sex

81
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Three most common causes of female infertility?

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Pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis, anovulatory cycles

82
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First step of management for infertility?

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Male evaluation

83
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Etiology of anti-sperm antibodies?

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Contact between sperm and serum via testicular trauma or vasectomy

84
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When should you screen lesbians for HPV?

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If there is a history of male sexual contact

85
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Lesbians have a lower risk for which type of cancer?

86
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Lesbians have an increased risk of which two types of cancer?

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Breast, ovarian – Nulliparity

87
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When should females begin Pap smear screening?

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21 years old

88
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How often should Pap smear screenings occur after the age of 21?

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After three consecutive negative annual exams, repeat Pap smear every three years

89
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Which condition does not require repeated Pap smear screenings?

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Hysterectomy

90
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After which age are Pap smears no longer required if history is negative?

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70 years old

91
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Next step of work up for Pap smear that shows either high or low grade dysplasia?

92
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Next step of work up for Pap smear that shows atypia?

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Check for history of HPV

93
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Next step of work up for Pap smear that shows atypia with negative HPV history?

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Repeat cytology in one year

94
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Next step of work out for Pat spears that shows atypia with positive HPV history?

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Colposcopy

95
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Two additional indications for colposcopy?

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Any visible lesions on the cervix, cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN)

96
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Definition of cervical dysplasia?

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Cervical cells that show increased chromatin condensation, but have not yet penetrated the basal membrane of the epithelium

97
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What is the major complication of cervical conization as treatment for cervical dysplasia?

98
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Four lifestyle modifications that can lead to regression of cervical dysplasia?

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Diet heavy in fruits and vegetables, condom use, smoking cessation

99
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Most common type of cervical cancer?

A

Squamous cell carcinoma

100
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Second most common type of cervical cancer?

A

Adenocarcinoma

101
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Which anatomic structure is frequently involved in cervical cancer?

102
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Clinical manifestation of ureter involvement in the setting of cervical cancer?

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Hydronephrosis, renal failure

103
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Is BRCA1 or BRCA2 more commonly responsible for ovarian cancer?

104
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Two types of cancer associated with Lynch syndrome?

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Ovarian, colorectal

105
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Which pattern of ovulation is more associated with increased risk for ovarian cancer?

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Nulliparity, early menarche

106
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Tumor marker associated with ovarian cancer?

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CA – 125

107
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First step of workup for suspected ovarian mass?

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Transvaginal ultrasound

108
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Which tumor markers are often elevated in the setting of germ cell ovarian tumors?

109
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Which procedure is required for staging, diagnosis, treatment of ovarian cancer?

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Laparotomy

110
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Definition of stage one ovarian cancer?

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Ovarian cancer that is limited to the ovary

111
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Treatment of choice for stage one ovarian cancer?

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Surgical excision

112
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Treatment of choice for stage 2–5 ovarian cancer?

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Surgical excision, chemotherapy

113
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Which two chemotherapy drugs are indicated for treatment of ovarian cancer?

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Cisplatin, paclitaxel

114
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___ refers to infection of breast parenchyma

115
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Which pathogen is most commonly responsible for mastitis?

A

Staph aureus

116
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Best advice for a breast-feeding mother who develops mastitis?

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Continue breast-feeding

117
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Best treatment for mastitis?

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Dicloxacillin, I&D

118
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What is the most common breast disorder in women 25–50 years old?

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Fibrocystic change

119
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Characteristic of breast masses in fibrocystic change?

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Estrogen sensitive, fluctuate with menstrual cycle

120
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Epidemiology of Fibroadenoma?

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Females less than 35 years old

121
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Most common benign breast mass?

A

Fibroadenoma

122
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Prognosis of Fibroadenoma?

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Always benign

123
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Clinical manifestation of Paget’s disease of the breast?

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Breast pruritis

124
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Paget’s disease of the breast is associated with which type of breast cancer?

A

Intraductal carcinoma

125
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Which medical treatment is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer?

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Radiation treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma

126
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Prognosis for fibrocystic change in price?

127
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What is the most significant risk factor for development of breast cancer?

128
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Laterality of BRCA-related breast CA?

129
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BRCA1 is associated with increased risk of ___ CA

130
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2 other types of CA that are increased in patients with BRCA1 mutation?

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Colon, Prostate

131
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BRCA2 is associated with increased risk of ___ CA

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Ovarian, Breast

132
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Location of BRCA2 gene?

133
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What type of breast CA is associated with BRCA1/BRCA2 mutation?

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Inherited breast CA

134
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Do NOT discontinue mammography screening for …

135
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Patient presents with small breast lump, normal mammography 1 month ago – next step of workup?

A

Excisional biopsy … NOT needle biopsy

136
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Next step of workup for patient with nipple discharge?

A

Cytology exam

137
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42 yo female has HX of breast CA; Presents with small metastatic lesion in R femur only; Is mastectomy recommended?

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No … mastectomy is NOT recommended for metastatic breast CA

138
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2 conditions in which axillary LN biopsy is NOT recommended?

A

Metastatic disease; Carcinoma in situ

139
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3 prognostic factors in breast CA?

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Tumor, Lymph node involvement, Hormone receptors

140
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Management of non-invasive DCIS?

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Local incision + Radiation … OR … Simple mastectomy

141
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Which medication will decrease local recurrence of DCIS after lumpectomy?

142
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Management of non-invasive LCIS?

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Bilateral mastectomy

143
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Do DCIS or LCIS require lymph node evaluation?

144
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Best treatment for invasive breast CA < 1 cm?

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Lumpectomy + Radiation

145
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Best treatment for invasive breast CA > 1 cm?

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Modified radical mastectomy + Adjuvant chemotherapy

146
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Added treatment for invasive breast CA that is Hormone Receptor (+)?

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Tamoxifen for 5 years

147
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Best treatment for ALL invasive breast CA that is LN (+)?

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Modified radical mastectomy + Adjuvant chemotherapy

148
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Best treatment for invasive breast CA that is LN (+) and HR (+)?

A

Add tamoxifen for 5 years

149
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Best treatment for invasive breast CA that is LN (+) and HR (-)?

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No hormonal therapy

150
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2 potential treatments for estrogen/progesterone (+) tumors?

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Tamoxifen, Aromatase inhibitors

151
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Which females should receive aromatase inhibitors in HR (+) breast CA?

A

Post-menopausal females

152
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Best treatment for HR (+) breast CA with visceral or bone metastasis?

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Hormone therapy ONLY

153
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Best treatment for breast CA patients with painless lytic bone metastasis?

A

Bisphosphonates

154
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Best treatment for breast CA patients with painful lytic bone metastasis?

155
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Suffix of Bisphosphonates used in treatment of breast CA with lytic bone lesions?

A

“-dronate“

156
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2 AEs associated with Tamoxifen?

A

Increased risk of endometrial CA; Uterine sarcoma

157
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1 added benefit of Tamoxifen?

A

Prevents bone loss

158
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Best workup for patient with breast CA treated with tamoxifen who experiences abnormal bleeding?

A

Endometrial biopsy

159
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Premenopausal female is treated with chemotherapy for HR (+) metastatic breast CA; Develops DVT – which chemotherapy drug was probably used?

160
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Shared AE of Tamoxifen and Raloxifene?

A

Increased risk of DVT

161
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Indication for Raloxifene?

A

Patients who have increased risk of breast CA … but not active breast CA

162
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Indication for Trastuzumab in breast CA?

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HER2 (+) breast CA

163
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AE of Trastuzumab?

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Cardiac toxicity

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