Patho Exam 3 Flashcards
What causes the vasomotor flushes (hot flashes) that are associated with declining ovarian function with age?
Rapid changes in estrogen levels. (increase in vasomotor flushes due to decreased estrogen causing loss of thermoregulation)
Where is the usual site of fertilization of an ovum?
Ampulla of the Fallopian tubes. (distal third)
Having ejected a mature ovum, the ovarian follicle develops into a(n):
Corpus Luteum. (Ovarian follicles continuously grow and undergo atresia; once follicle reaches maturation and discharges into its ovum; after ovulation, follicle develops into corpus luteum.
Which hormone promotes the development of the lobular ducts in the breasts?
Estrogen
Which hormone relaxes the myometrium and prevents lactation until the fetus is born?
Progesterone
A surge of which hormone causes the corpus luteum to produce progesterone?
Luteinizing Hormone
What directly causes ovulation during the menstrual cycle?
Sudden increase of Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
Which hormone stimulates gonads to produce both male and female hormones?
Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
Which gland produces the associated hormones that are found in high levels in a female fetus?
Anterior pituitary follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH).
Which anatomic structure secretes Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing hormone (LH)?
Anterior Pituitary
During the follicular or proliferative phase of ovulation:
Estrogen causes endometrial growth
Which statement is true regarding the major difference between male and female sex hormone production?
In a man, sex hormone production is relatively constant.
Where in the male body does spermatogenesis occur?
Seminiferous tubules
The human zygote has a total of how many chromosomes?
46
The release of which chemical mediator causes primary dysmenorrhea?
Prostaglandins
Treatment for Primary Dysmenorrhea:
NSAIDs are treatment of choice because they reduce COX enzyme activity thus prostaglandin production; they work in majority of woman and are most effective if started at 1st sign of bleeding.
(Hormonal contraception, Nitro path, Regular exercise and stress reduction, heat, acupuncture, high frequency TENS, thiamine and vitamin E & herbs)
Which condition is considered a clinical cause of amenorrhea?
Failure to ovulate
Considering the pathophysiologic characteristics of primary amenorrhea, what anatomic structure is involved in compartment II?
Ovary
Considering the pathophysiologic characteristics of primary amenorrhea, what anatomic structure is involved in compartment IV?
Hypothalamus
Considering the mediating factors of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), which medication may be used either continually or only during the menstrual period as a treatment for the condition?
SSRIs
Which statement regarding pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is true?
Contracting this infection increases the risk of uterine cancer.
When a woman’s uterus is assessed as protruding through the entrance of the vagina to the hymen, which grade of prolapse does this indicate?
2
Grade 1-4 of Pelvic Organ Prolapse:
0= normal position, no prolapse 1= decent halfway to hymen 2= decent reaches the hymen 3= decent halfway past hymen 4= max possible decent for each site
What is a recognized treatment for the symptoms often associated with pelvic organ prolapse? (Select all that apply.) (4)
Pessary,
Kegel exercises, Estrogen therapy, Surgical repair.
What theory is used to describe the cause of endometriosis?
Endometrial tissue passes through the Fallopian tubes and into the peritoneal cavity and remains responsive to hormones.
What are the common clinical manifestations of endometriosis? (Select all that apply.) (2)
Infertility & Dysmenorrhea
Which virus is a precursor for developing cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) and cervical cancer?
HPV
Which description is used when a progressive neoplastic change involves the full epithelial thickness of the cervix?
Cervical carcinoma in situ
Cervical cancer prevention:
the prevention of HPV with vaccination is the key to preventing cervical cancer
Which of the following is NOT considered a cause of Galactorrhea?
Proliferation of the lactiferous ducts of the breast
In the 95% of those with delayed puberty, the problem is caused by which condition?
Physiologic hormonal delays
What term is used to identify a condition in which the foreskin cannot be retracted over the glans penis?
Phimosis
Priapism has been associated with the abuse of what substance?
Cocaine
What term is used to identify a fibrotic condition that causes lateral curvature of the penis during erection, which is associated with a local vasculitis-like inflammatory reaction and decreased tissue oxygenation?
Peyronie disease
Cryptorchidism can be defined as which of the following?
Testicular maldescent
The risk of which cancer is greater if the man has a history of cryptorchidism?
Testicular
How does the epididymis become infected?
The pathogenic microorganisms ascend the vasa deferentia from an already infected urethra or bladder.
Symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) are a result of which pathophysiologic condition?
Compression of the urethra
Which statements are true regarding prostate cancer? (Select all that apply.) (4)
A familial history of prostate cancer is a risk factor.
Dietary habits seem to play a role in its development. African American men have an increased risk for its development.
Being over 65 years of age increases the risk for developing prostate cancer.
Which term is used to identify the movement of gas and air into and out of the lungs?
Ventilation
The adequacy of a person’s alveolar ventilation is assessed best by monitoring which mechanism?
ABG
Movement of blood into and out of the capillary beds of the lungs to body organs and tissues:
Perfusion
The exchange of O2 and CO2 during cellular metabolism :
Respiration
Which part of the brainstem provides basic automatic rhythm of respiration by sending efferent impulses to the diaphragm and intercostal muscles?
Dorsal respiratory group (DRG)
Movement of gases between air spaces in the lungs and the bloodstream:
Diffusion
Which normal physiologic change occurs in the aging pulmonary system?
Stiffening of the chest wall
What are the effects of aging on the pulmonary system? (4)
Decreased chest wall compliance. Decreased lung recoil.
Reduced ventilatory reserve.
Decreased partial pressure of arterial oxygen (PaO2)
The sternocleidomastoid and scalene muscles are referred to as which group?
Accessory Muscles of inspiration
Major muscles of inspiration:
Diaphragm and external intercostal muscles
What is the primary cause of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) of the newborn?
Surfactant deficiency.
(RDS is primarily caused by surfactant deficiency and secondarily by a deficiency in alveolar surface area for gas exchange)
An increase in surface tension caused by decreased surfactant production results in which alteration?
Increase in alveoli fluid collection
Which structures secrete surfactant?
Type II alveolar cells
Surfactant produced by type II alveolar cells facilitates alveolar distention and ventilation by which mechanism?
Decreasing surface tension in the alveoli
Which chemoreceptors monitor arterial blood indirectly by sensing pH changes in CSF?
Central chemoreceptors
Hypoventilation that results in the retention of carbon dioxide will stimulate which receptors in an attempt to maintain a normal homeostatic state?
Central chemoreceptors
Which receptors are located near the respiratory center?
Central chemoreceptors
Which chemoreceptors monitor pH, partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO2), and partial pressure of oxygen (PaO2) in arterial blood?
Peripheral chemoreceptors
Which receptors are located in the aortic bodies, aortic arch, and carotid bodies?
Peripheral chemoreceptors
How low must the partial pressure of arterial oxygen (PaO2) drop before the peripheral chemoreceptors influence ventilation?
Below 70 mm Hg
Which chemoreceptors are sensitive to noxious aerosols (vapors), gases, and particulate matter (e.g., inhaled dusts), which cause them to initiate the cough reflex when stimulated?
Irritant receptors
Which chemoreceptors decrease ventilatory rate and volume when stimulated, an occurrence sometimes referred to as the Hering-Breuer expiratory reflex?
Stretch chemoreceptors
Which receptors are located in the smooth muscles of airways?
Stretch chemoreceptors
Which chemoreceptors known as J-receptors initiate rapid, shallow breathing and are sensitive to increased pulmonary capillary pressure?
Pulmonary C-fiber receptors
What is the purpose of the spirometry measurement?
To measure the volume and flow rate during forced expiration
Sitting up in a forward-leaning position generally relieves which breathing disorder?
Orthopnea
Increased ventilatory rate, large tidal volume, and no expiratory pause:
Hyperpnea/Kussmaul respirations