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Module 1 Flashcards

1
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External Genitalia of a male

A

Penis

Scrotum

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2
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Why is the scrotum Necessary?

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For Spermatogenesis

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3
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Internal Genitalia of a Male

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Testes

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4
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What hormone do Testes excrete ?

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Androgens: Testosterone.

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5
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External Genitalia of a female

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Mons Pubis
Clitoris
Labia Majora
Labia Minora

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6
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Where is an Ovum Fertilized?

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The fallopian tubes

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7
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Best pelvis shape for giving birth

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Gynecoid

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8
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Worst pelis shape for giving birth

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Platypelloid

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9
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Typical Male shaped pelvis

A

Android

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10
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Functions of the Pelvis

A

Support and distribute body weight
Support and protect Pelvic organs
Form the birth passageway.

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11
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What do the Montgomery Glands do

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Secrete a substance to lubricate and protect the breasts during lactation.

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12
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What hormones stimulate maturation of the ovarian follicle?

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  • FSH
  • LH

A surge of LH stimulates final release of ovum

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13
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When is the ovum released?

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14 days before onset of menstrual period

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14
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When should women start preforming Breast self examinations?

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After 20 years of age.

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15
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When is the best time to preform a BSE?

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1 week after the beginning of the menstrual cycle

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16
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What is the chief value of a BSE?

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As a woman you get to learn how your own breast feels

this is valuable if you experience or feel any tissue changes

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17
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When should you have a professional Breast Examination?

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once a year after 20 years of age.

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18
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What are the 3 types of Pelvic Examinations?

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  • Vulvar self examination
  • Pap smear
  • Pelvic Examination
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19
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When should you preform a vulgar self examination?

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  • after 18 years of age or when you become sexually active
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20
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What are you looking for with a Vulvar examination?

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Leisons 
masses
new growths
pain
inflammation
skin colour changes
ulcers
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21
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What is a pap test used for?

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To identify any changes in the vaginal or cervical tissues

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22
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Two classes of STIs ?

A

Fungal or bacterial

Viral

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23
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Fungal or Bacterial STIs

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Candidiases
Trichomoniasis
Bacterial Vaginosis
Chlamydia Trachomatis
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
PID
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24
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Viral STIs

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Herpes Simplex Virus II
Human Papillomavirus ( HPV )
Hep B
HIV/AIDS

25
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Signs and Symptoms of Candidiasis

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  • Itching and burning during urination
  • Inflammation of the vulva and vagina
  • cottage cheese appearance of discharge
26
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Signs and symptoms of Trichomoniasis

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  • Thin, foul smelling, green/yellow discharge
  • vulvar itching
  • Edema
  • Redness
27
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How does Trichomoniasis effect a pregnancy

A
  • does not cross placenta

- can cause postpartum infections

28
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Signs and Symptoms of Bacterial Vaginosis

A

Thin, grey discharge with fishy odor

29
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How does Bacterial Vaginosis affect pregnancy?

A

It is associated with preterm delivery

can infect infant at birth

30
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Signs and Symptoms of Chlamydia

A

Yellow Discharge
painful Urination
can cause scarring on fallopian tubes if left untreated

31
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How does Chlamydia affect pregnancy?

A

Via the birth canal can cause

  • Conjunctivitis
  • Pneumonia
32
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Signs and symptoms of Gonorrhea

A
  • Purulent discharge
  • Painful urination
  • Dyspareunia
33
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How does Gonorrhea affect pregnancy

A
  • Affects newborns eyes during birth causes ophthalmia neonatroum
34
Q

What prophylactic eye care do babies receive?

A

Erythromycin

35
Q

3 stages of Syphilis

A

Primary
Secondary
Tertiary

36
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How does syphilis Affect pregnancy

A
  • crosses placenta
  • causes congenital Syphilis
  • Stillbirth
  • Spntaneous Abortion
37
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Signs and Symptoms of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease ( PID )

A
  • Fever
  • Chronic pelvic pain
  • Abnormal vaginal discharge
  • Nausea
  • Anorexia
  • Irregular Vaginal Bleeding
38
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Signs and symptoms of Human Papillomavirus

A
  • Cauliflower shaped warts on genitals
  • Change to cervical Cells
  • Often no Signs and Symptoms
39
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How does Human Papillomavirus affect pregnancy?

A

Infant may have laryngeal papillomas

40
Q

Signs and Symptoms of Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2

A
  • Clusters of painful vesicles on outer genitalia

- rupture and heal in 12 days

41
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How is Herpes Transmitted

A

Contagious when sores are open

virus hides in nerve cells and can reappear years later.

42
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Signs and Symptoms of HIV/AIDS

A
  • Weight loss
  • Night Sweats
  • Fever
  • Chills
  • Fatigue
  • Enlarged Lymph nodes
  • Skin Rashes
  • Diarrhea
  • Immune Suppression
43
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How does HIV/AIDS transmit in infants or pregnancy?

A

If there are breaks in skin

if infant is bottle fed.

44
Q

What factors influence choice of contraceptive methods?

A
  • age
  • health status
  • Religion/Culture
  • Impact of unplanned pregnancy on the woman or family
  • Desire for future children
  • Frequency of sexual intercourse
  • Expense
  • Number of sexual partners
45
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Natural Family Planning

( Fertility Awareness)

A
  • Learning to identify signs of fertility
  • Acceptable to most reliogions
  • no administration of medication or use of devices
  • Reversable
  • Failure rate of 20%
46
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Menarche and Puberty

A

First Period/ beginning of menstration.

47
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Amenorrhea ( Menstrual Cycle Disorder)

A
  • Absence of flow

- usually due to pregnancy

48
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Dysmenorrhea ( Menstrual cycle disorder)

A
  • Pain during or shortly after cycle( cramps)

- Common problem in women of all ages

49
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Premenstrual Syyndrome

A

PMS

  • cycle symptoms before cycle
  • cluster of physical, mood and behaviour symptoms
50
Q

Treatment for Menstrual Cycle Disorders

A

Excercise
Diet
NSAIDS

51
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Endometriosis

A

Presence and growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterus

52
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Signs and symptoms of Endometriosis

A
  • Pelvic Pain

- Painful Intercourse

53
Q

Treatment of Endometriosis

A

Surgery

Drug Therapy

54
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Primary infertility

A
  • Women who have never been pregnant
55
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Secondary Infertility

A
  • Women who have been pregnant in the past
56
Q

Infertility effects what age group the most

A

Women ages 40 and older

57
Q

Treatment of Infertility

A

Physical
Emotional
Psycological
and Financial investment

58
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Factors Associated with female infertility

A
  • Ovarian
  • Tubal peritoneal
  • uTERINE
  • Vaginal/cervical
  • isoimunization
59
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Factors associated with MALE infertility

A
  • Structural or hormonal disorders
  • Undescended testes
    Hypospadias
  • Varicose vein of the scrotum
  • Low testosterone
    -substance use

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