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Lesson 5A (Part 3) Flashcards

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1
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Colposcopy

A

Using a magnifying instrument to visually inspect the interior of the vagina and cervix

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D&C

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Dilatation and curettage

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Dilatation and curettage

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Dilating the cervix and passing instruments that enable scraping of superficial layers of the endometrium
- could be an early therapeutic abortion

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Episiotomy

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A surgical procedure cutting into the perineal area (the area between the vagina and the anus) in order to prevent tearing of tissues during childbirth

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Hysterosalpingogram

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Examination of the uterus and tubes through x-rays

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Saline infusion sonohysterosalpingography

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Ultrasound test to show patency of the fallopian tubes using saline fluid
- shows blockages

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What does ultrasound contrast agents allow?

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Assessment of the tube lumen and the site of blockages

- HyCoSy

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HyCoSy

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Hystero-contrast-sonography

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Obstetrician

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A physician specializing in the diagnosis and management of pregnancy and delivering babies
- midwife

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Gynecologist

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A physician specializing in diseases of the female reproductive system and related surgeries

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GYN/OB

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Gynecologist

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Ectopic pregnancy

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A pregnancy implanted anywhere outside of the uterus

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What is the most common location for ectopic pregnancy?

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In the fallopian tubes

- can rupture

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Gravida

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Pregnancy

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Nulligravida

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Never pregnant

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Primigravida

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First time pregnant

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Multigravida

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Many pregnancies

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Para

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Live births

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Nullipara

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No live birth

- had a miscarriage

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Multipara

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Many live births

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Fetal

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Pertaining to the developing baby

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Part/o or toc/o (3)

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  1. Labour
  2. Birth
  3. Delivery
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Prepartum

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Before birth

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Postpartum

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After birth

25
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Dystocia

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Difficult delivery

26
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Natal

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Refers to birth

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Neonatal

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Pertaining to new birth

- first 4 weeks after birth

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Postnatal

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Occurring after birth

29
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Placenta pervia

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A placenta implanted over the cervical region of the uterus

  • leading the way
  • blocks the entrance to the birth canal
30
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Abruptio placenta

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Premature separation of a normally implanted placenta before full term

31
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Eclampsia

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A serious and life threatening condition during pregnancy

- involves hypertension, convulsions and coma

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Preeclampsia

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A less severe form of eclampsia

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