Med Surg exam 2 Flashcards
Hypermenorrhea
Longer than 7 days
Amenorrhea
Absence of period
Hypomenorrhea
Period don’t last as long as expected
Menomerrorrhagia
Long heavy periods, extremely irregular
Gravida
How many pregnancys
Para
Viable delivery after 20 weeks
Miscarriage
Not full term
What education is important for a patient to receive concerning menopause?
Hormone levels change, increase Vit D, heart and bone health, dress in layers, hot flashes, night sweats, mental changes, tissue atrophy
Discuss patient education following a cystourethroscopy.
Intake and output are measured for 24 hrs. Fluids are encouraged, absence of urination or alteration from patients normal pattern are reported to physician
Discuss why a PSA is used?
Measure prostate hormone level and blood used to diagnose benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Discuss the most accurate way to measure menstrual flow?
Weigh pad before and after use
What is the most common cause of contact vaginitis?
Bubble bath
Discuss the different types of hysterectomies.
Total- remove uterus itself
Supracervical- leaves cervix
Radical- take everything
Describe prostatis
Inflammation or infection of the prostate gland
What are early signs of testicular cancer?
Painless lump and swelling