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Kidney/Pudena - Unit 4 - PUDENDA LECTURE Flashcards

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What diagnostic tests are done for Ovarian Cancer?

A

Chest X-Ray, CT scan, transvaginal ultrasound (only if not pregnant), CA-124, liver enzymes, CMB, etc.

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What are some risk factors for ovarian cancer?

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Older than 40, nulliparity (meaning you never had children), family history of breast cancer, DM, older than 30 w/first pregnancy, breat or colorectal cancer, BRCA 1 or 2, early menarche/late menopause, endometriosis, etc.

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What are some symptoms for ovarian cancer?

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Abdominal pain & tenderness, gas and bloating increasing over several months, abdominal distention, fatigue

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After surgery for ovarian cancer, can the patient stick anything in her vajayjay right after?

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NO, nothing in there for 6 weeks !

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Breastfeeding - decreases the risk for ovarian cancer. T/F?

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True

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What is primary dysmenorrhea?

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Painful periods

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What is PMS?

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Premenstrual syndrome

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Painful flow - what are some of the bodily symptoms associated?

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N/V, diarrhea, abdominal bloating, etc.

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What is secondary dysmenorrhea?

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Secondary to another cause, like endo, adhesion, PID, ovarian cysts, etc.

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How do we treat dysmenorrhea?

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NSAIDS, tylenol, birth control, alternative therapies

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When does PMS occur? Treatment?

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During the luteal phase. Symptoms vary and involve multiple systems. BC, nutrition, supplements, etc

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What is endometriosis?

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Uterine lining occurring outside the uterus! Bleeding then occurs, causing scar tissue. Pain is the most common symptom

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What are some symptoms of endometriosis?

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Dyspareunia (painful sex), painful shitting, back ache, infertility

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How do we treat endometriosis?

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Pregnancy stops it, or you can be put in a medically induced menopause state for 6 months then start again!

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What is dysfunctional uterine bleeding?

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Excessive amount of bleeding or frequency (could be ever 14 days instead of a period every 28 days)

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What are some associated conditions with uterine bleeding?

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Endocrine problems, polycystic ovarian disease, stress, obesity or being underweight, long-term drug use, etc.

17
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How do we manage dysfunctional uterine bleeding?

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Hormone manipulation, D&C (dilation and cretage — dilate the cerviz and then crape out the uterus), ablation (basically a chemical burn, you can’t have kids after), hysterectomy

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Menopause - ___ months of amenorrhea.

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12 months.

19
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Perimenopause - the __ of life.

A

The change.

20
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Smoker, DVT, etc - what should you avoid?

A

Estrogen therapy.

21
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What is vulvovaginitis?

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Inflammation of lower genital tract.

22
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What causes vulvovaginitis?

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Hormonal/some type of infection

23
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What are the symptoms of vulvovaginitis?

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Discharge, itching, odor, lesions

24
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With vulvovaginitis, should women use crazy heavy soaps?

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NO

25
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What is toxic shock syndrome? Wash hands before ___

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A form of shock caused by tampons. Wash hands before inserting your tampon!

26
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What is uterine prolapse?

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When the lady business falls out because it’s not supported anymore.

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What are benign neoplasms?

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Ovarian cysts, uterine leiomyoma’s, bartholin cysts, cervical polyps, etc.

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Fibroids (uterine leiomyoma) - most common reason for a ___.

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Hysterectomy

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What is some patient care for a lady who just had a hysterectomy?

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Similar to other abdominal surgeries, vaginal bleeding, abd bleeding, watch for output, pain, incision, etc.

30
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Endometrial cancer - most common. T/F?

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True

31
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Breast cancer - should every lump be checked out?

A

YES YES YES.

32
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What additional history might we want to know with someone who presents with possible breast cancer?

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BRCA gene testing, reproductive history, history of breast cancer, HRT, obesity, diet, breast density, contraceptives?, menstrual history, etc.

33
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Lumpectomy - def
Unilateral mastectomy - def
Bilateral mastectomy - def

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Lump - takes away a portion

Uni = one sided.

Bi = both sided.

34
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What are some chemo meds given for breast cancer?

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Adriamycin and Cytoxin (in conjunction with Neupogen, which increases WBC count)

35
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What is herceptin used for?

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Immuneotherapy in Breast Cancer

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