prep u quiz Flashcards
the nurse would expect which client to be at high risk for developing a pelvic support disorder?
a 60 yr old mother with four children
azole antifungal agents r best used for
candidiasis
which hormone initiates the proliferation of the endometrium?
Estrogen
which groups are high risk for STIs?
women under the age of 25
multiple sex partners
women who are single
diet and food habits to avoid breast cancer
-restrict intake of salted foods
-limit intake of processed foods
-consume seven or more portions of complex carbohydrates daily
average age range for menopause
47-55
Oral contraceptives (OC’s) are not routinely prescribed for women with a history of
-thromboembolic disease
-family history of stroke
-ischemic heart disease
-migraines
-smoke
primary symptom of a yeast infection
burning and itching on the vulva or in the vagina
a nurse is assessing a male adolescent client, who has sex with men, for STI risk factors. what is the highest priority risk factor?
the age of the client
which STIs are transmitted during childbirth ?
chlamydia
gonorrhea
genital herpes
HIV
having trichomoniasis increases your risk for
HIV
when taking metronidazole (for trichomoniasis), the client should avoid
alcohol
75% of women with chlmaydial infections are
asymptomatic
which hormone is the basis for pregnancy tests?
human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
the discharge associated with infection caused by trichomonas organisms is
homogenous, greenish gray, watery, and frothy or purulent
discharge associated with candidiasis is
thick, white, and resembles cottage cheese
discharge associated with infection due to G. vaginalis ( bacterial vaginosis) is
thin and grayish white, with a marked fishy odor
what is done when there are abnormalities in the pap test?
a colposcopy
is there a cure for genital herpes simplex ?
no
HPV has been shown to cause
cervical cancer
cystocele
bladder into vagina
rectocele
rectum into vagina
enterocele
intestinal wall into vagina
uterovaginal prolapse
cervix into vagina
a perimenopausal woman reports experiencing increasing discomforts with intercourse and problems with lubrication. what info should nurse include?
-water soluble lubricants can be used to reduce dryness
-falling estrogen levels cause these vaginal changes and associated dryness
what to do if infection occurs 1 week after inserting an iud
prescribe antibiotic therapy like doxycycline (oral tablet)
sperm maturation occurs in the
epididymis
the tube through which the mature sperm begin their journey out of the body
vas deferens
where production of sperm occurs
seminiferous tubules
common causes of infertility
endometriosis, blocked fallopian tubes, ovarian dysfunction
which findings support client is perimenopausal
hot flashes, insomnia, weight gain, bloating, irregular menses, headache, emotional lability
the best time for genetic testing is
prior to conception; to discuss and plan appropriately
which assessment findings should the client report to health care provider after termination of pregnancy?
-vaginal bleeding of more than 2 pads and hr
-severe abdominal pain or tenderness
-severe depression or sadness
- if oral temp is greater than 102.4
a painless genital ulcer (chancre) is a symptom of
primary syphilis
positive aspects of oral contraceptive pills
-decreased incidence of dysmenorrhea
-decreased acne
-improved cycle regularity
-decreased acute pelvic inflammatory disease
disadvantages associated with uterine artery embolization
-procedure often causes pain
-it can negatively affect fertility
-radiation and contrast dye are used
what is a pap test for?
swab that will detect abnormal cervical cells and can diagnose cervical cancers
what is contraindicated in plan of care after an abdominal hysterectomy ?
massaging the clients legs, bcs client is at risk for venous stasis, thrombophlebitis, and thromboembolism.
nurse should instruct client with fibrocystic breast changes to
-avoid caffeine
-maintain low fat diet
-take diuretics as recommended
