quiz 1 female/male reproductive disorders Flashcards
if a pt comes in with a PSA level of 5, what are you concerned about?
prostate cancer
we’re sing a redlight on the male testicles and its glowing red, what do we call this?
Hydrocele
when is the best time to perform TSE? (testicular self exam)
in the shower with warm water
while assessing for male infertility, what is one thing we use o test for sperm analysis?
under microscope
for ladies that have cramping after sex and abdominal pain, what is the possible cause of this?
endometriosis
what is a common complication of endometriosis?
constriction of the bowels and ureters
four causes of erectile dysfunction?
- smoking
- illicit drug use
- diabetes
- atherosclerosis
when treating a 14 yr old male, what is the priority intervention? (anxiety)
encourage the expression of feelings
pt post prostate sx is complaining of urinary incontinence, when does it resolve?
typically, within 6 mos
widely common prostatectomy, where instrument is inserted into the urethra and various techniques are used to destroy or remove portions of the enlarged prostate?
TURP- transurethral resection of the prostate
radical orectomy (testical removal), what is the numnber 1 thing we talk about to the patient?
if they are planning a family in the future, the option of sperm banking for future use.
what are 2 male disorders that cause nausea and vomiting?
- testicular torsion (usually the left one)
- epididymitis
which of the 2 disorders (epididymitis or testicular torsion) causes fever and chills?
epididymitis
what is culdoscopy?
- visualization of cervix
- done by scope
- pt in lithotomy or knee to chest position
- looking for ectopic pregnancy, pelvic masses, and causes for infertility
patient teaching for culdoscopy
- nothing should be inserted in to vagina for 3 days
- n o sex, tampon use, douching ect
OTC recommendations for osteoporosis prevention
- natural vitamin E with mixed tocopherols (400-800 IU PO daily)
- vitamin B complex (200 mg PO daily)
- Calcium (155mg with vitamin D)
what complication is a prolonged erection?
priaprism, it emergent. notify provider immediately.
how long should the male obstain from ejaculation/sex?
2-3 days
pt comes in to appt for semen analysis without obstainig 2-3 days, what do you do?
reschedule appt
what are complications of peyronie disease?
inteferes with vaginal penetration
what causes peyronie’s?
trauma and plaque formation (fibrous tissue)
what medications are used for acute bacterial prostitis?
- antibacterials (6 wk course)
- antiinflammatory
invasive procedure to visualize pelvic cavity?
culdoscopy
symptoms of PID?
- lower abdominal pain
- dysuria
- chills and fever
- foul smelling discharge
- dyspareunia
- inflammation and skin breakdown of the vulva
expected findings of cervical cancer?
bloody vaginal discharge
are breast cancer nodules painful?
false
breast cancer risk factors?
- family hx
- starting menses younger than 11
- BRCA 1 and BRCA 2
- having 1st child after 30
what is the criteria for menopause?
absence of menstrual cycle for >1 yr
patient care for pt with removal of axillary lymph nodes?
elevate arms above heart, to move fluids and avoid lymphaditis
what can endometriosis cause?
infertility
what do we use a pessary for?
uterine prolapse
nursing intervention for post pessary application?
check in 24 hrs to make sure it hasnt dislodge
S/S of breast cancer?
- dimpling
- nipple discharge
- edema
- dry patches
primary vs secondary infertility
- primary has never had a child
- secondary has had at least one child but cant get pregnant again.
what is considered infertility
cant get pregnant after 1 yr of unprotected sex
pea sized structure in male that produces mucus during sexual arousal>
cowpers gland
