Quiz 9

Question 1

A sterilization procedure that involves blocking both fallopian tubes by cutting or burning them and tying them off is called a

Answer 1

tubal ligation

Question 2

hormonal preparation used to increase sperm count in cases of infertility

Answer 2

gonadotropins

Question 3

treats symptoms to menopause through hormone replacement therapy

Answer 3

estrogens

Question 4

treat vaginal fungal infections such as candidiasis

Answer 4

antifungals

Question 5

destroy sperm by creating a highly acidic environment in the uterus

Answer 5

spermicides

Question 6

prevent ovulation to avoid pregnancy (birth control pills)

Answer 6

oral contraceptives

Question 7

synthetic hormone used to correct a deficiency of sex hormones caused by menopause; also used to prevent osteoporosis

Answer 7

hormone replacement therapy

Question 8

The presence of functional endometrial tissue in areas outside the uterus is:

Answer 8

endometriosis

Question 9

Which term refers to an inability of a male to achieve an erection?

Answer 9

impotence

Question 10

The abbreviation OB-GYN stands for

Answer 10

obstetrics and gynecology

Question 11

What type of screening utilizes the PSA blood test

Answer 11

prostatic cancer

Question 12

The visual examination of the abdominal cavity with a laparoscopethrough one or more small incisions in the abdominal wall is called

Answer 12

laparoscopy

Question 13

Mastectomy that involves excision of the entire breast, nipple, areola, and the involved overlying skin

Answer 13

total mastectomy

Question 14

mastectomy that involves excision of an entire breast, including lymph nodes in te underarm

Answer 14

modified radical mastectomy

Question 15

mastectomy that involves excision of the entire breast, all underarm lymph nodes, and chest wall muscles under the breast

Answer 15

radical mastectomy

Question 16

What is the congenital defect in which the male urethra opens on the upper side of the penis

Answer 16

epispadias

Question 17

Pap test is used to diagnose:

Answer 17

cervical cancer

Question 18

Stenosis or narrowing of the preputial orifice so that foreskin cannot be retracted over the glans penis is:

Answer 18

phimosis

Question 19

What is the gravest form of pregnancy-induced hypertension?

Answer 19

eclampsia

Question 20

What is the abbreviation indicating “widening of the uterine cervix and scraping of the endometrium?”

Answer 20

D&C

Question 21

STD in which there is a contagious bacterial infection caused by Neisseriagonorrhoeaethat often affects the genitourinary tract and occasionally the pharynx or rectum is called

Answer 21

gonorrhea

Question 22

Inflammation of the skin covering the glans penis caused by irritation and invasion or microorganisms is called:

Answer 22

balanitis

Question 23

Radiography of the uterus and oviducts after a contrast medium is injected into those organs is called

Answer 23

hysterosalpingography

Question 24

Implantation of the fertilized ovum outside of the uterine cavity

Answer 24

Ectopic pregnancy

Question 25

Rare and sometimes fatal staphylococcal infection generally occurring in menstruating women who use tampons

Answer 25

Toxic shock syndrome

Question 26

Vaginal fungal infection caused by Candida albicans 

Answer 26

Candidiasis

Question 27

inflammation of the uterine cervix, usually as result of an STI

Answer 27

cervicitis

Question 28

abnormal tunnel connecting two body cavities, or a body cavity to the skin

Answer 28

fistula

Question 29

nonconvulsive form of gestational hypertension that, if left untreated, may prgress to eclampsia

Answer 29

preeclampsia

Question 30

inability of a woman to become pregnant or for a man to impregnate a woman

Answer 30

sterility

Question 31

The complete absence of one or both testes is called

Answer 31

anorchia

Question 32

Congenital defect in which the male urethra opens on the undersurface of the penis instead of the tip is called

Answer 32

hypospadias

Question 33

Examination of the vagina and cervix with an optical magnifying instrument is called:

Answer 33

colposcopy

Question 34

An obstetric procedure in which a nonabsorbable suture is used for holding the cervix closed to prevent spontaneous abortion in a woman who has an incompetent cervix is called:

Answer 34

cerclage

Question 35

The abbreviation for human papillomavirus is:

Answer 35

HPV

Question 36

Surgical removal of the foreskin or prepuce of the penis, usually performed as an infant is called

Answer 36

circumcision

Question 37

This STI is caused by a protozoal infection of the vagina, urethra, or prostate

Answer 37

trichomoniasis

Question 38

The abbreviation IVF stands for:

Answer 38

in vitro fertilization

Question 39

The condition of improperly descended testicles is:

Answer 39

cryptorchidism

Question 40

Examination of the prostate gland by finger palpation through the anal canal and the rectum is called:

Answer 40

digital rectal examination

Question 41

Severing of the vas deferens to prevent sperm from entering the ejaculate as a method of birth control is called:

Answer 41

vasectomy

Question 42

BPH is the abbreviation for

Answer 42

benign prostatic hyperplasia

Question 43

The abbreviation STI refers

Answer 43

sexually transmitted infection

Question 44

STD caused by human papillomavirus is called

Answer 44

genital warts

Question 45

Vasectomies are not reversible.

Answer 45

false

Question 46

Excision of a small primary breast tumor and some of the normal tissue that surrounds it is called:

Answer 46

lumpectomy

Question 47

PID is the abbreviation for

Answer 47

pelvic inflammatory disease