Reproductive Flashcards

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Important lab/diagnostic tests for dysfunctional uterine bleeding

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  • health Hx/ Physcial
  • beta HCG
  • CBC- h/h
  • thyroid functions—HYPO thyroidism
  • liver function tests
  • hormonal essay
  • coagulation studies- PT, PTT
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Dysfunctional bleeding is due to _____, and usually caused by _____

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A disruption in the menstrual cycle, a ovulation

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Goal of care and treatment:

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Goal of care: decrease/stop bleeding!

Treatment:

  • oral contraceptives
  • estrogen
  • estrogen/progesterone combo
  • fluid and salt intake
  • iron supplements
  • D&C
  • hysterectomy/balloon burn procedure (serous cases for those who not wish to continue to have children)
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Gonorrhea symptoms for women are usually _________

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A symptomatic

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Treatment of GONORRHEA:

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Cephixime (Suprax)

Ceftrixione (Rocephin)

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Stages of Syphillus:

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  1. Primary- chancres
  2. Secondary
  3. Latent
  4. Late (tertiary)- develops into neuro syphillus; Gumma formation
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Drug treatment for Syphillus

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Penicillin G

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Lifelong infection (herpes) characterized by:

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Multiple small vesicular lesions, crusting and epithelialization of erosions

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Herpes treated with:

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Acyclovir, valacyclovir, famciclovir

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Genital warts treatment/prevention:

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VACCINES

- chemical or ablative removal

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Nursing GOALS of pt with an STI:

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  • pt will have correct understand about mode of transmission
  • pt will demonstrate knowledge of safe sex practices
  • notify or assist previous sexual partners regarding their treatment and testing
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TEACHING GUIDE for pt with STI:

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  • hygiene
  • adherence to drug regimen
  • treatment of partners
  • condoms
  • follow up with HCP
  • ——–NON JUDGEMENTAL COMMUNICATION
  • symptoms of complications
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Cystocele

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Occurs when a support between the bladder and vagina weakens……………ASYMPTOMATIC

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2 main symptoms

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  1. Recurrent UTIs

2. Incomplete emptying of bladder

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Treatment/ education for pt with a CYSTOCELE

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  • kegel exercises to increase muscle tone

- pessary or surgery to HOLD BLADDER IN PLACE

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Pre-op surgical protocols

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Cleansing douche to remove bacteria and debris

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Post op surgical protocols

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-prevention of wound infections
- decreased pressure on suture line
- perineal care
- ice packs FIRST
and sitz baths LATER
- educate that decreased vaginal sensation will occur and will be normal and restrict sexual activity until ok from HCP

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Earliest clinical manifestation/ sign of breast CA

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Abnormality that shows up on mammogram BEFORE palpable

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Clinical presentation of breast CA

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  • single lump in breast- COMMONLY in tail of spence
  • nipple discharge and retraction
  • dimpling: Peau d’orange
  • lump will be FIRM, NON-MOBILE, NON-TENDER, POORLY DELINIATED
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TNM classifying system:

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Tumor
Node involvement
Metastasis

  • explains and evaluated extent of clinical and pathological course of disease
20
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Surgical treatment for beast CA:

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  • Lumpectomy- breast conserving
  • Axillary node dissection/ sentinel node dissection
  • mastectomy/ modified radical mastectomy
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Adjunctive therapies for breast CA:

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  • chemotherapy
  • radiation
  • hormonal therapy
  • biologic therapy
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Post-op care for pts with breast CA:

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  • ARM EXERCISES
  • elevate arm above level of heart
  • PREVENTIVE MEASURES FOR LYMPHEDEMA
  • NO BP, venipunctures, blood draws, IVs, etc. in AFFECTED ARM OF ANY KIND
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Obstructive symptoms of BPH:

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  1. Difficulty initiating stream
  2. Dribbling at end of urination
  3. Incomplete bladder emptying
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Irritating symptoms of BPH:

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  1. Nocturia, dysuria, urgency
  2. Increased risk for UTI
  3. Risk for pyelonephritis and hydronephrosis
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Conservative method of treatment for BPH

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Watchful waiting dependent on severity

-encourage pt to void q2-3hrs

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What is the purpose of the 3 way catheter for a TURP procedure?

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Continuous bladder irrigation for prevention of CLOT FORMATION

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How to determine output for the pt with a 3 way catheter

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SUBTRACT amount of NSS put into irrigate to determine output

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Nursing mgmt for pt who underwent a TURP

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  • kegels to increase muscle tone
  • antispasmodics for bladder spasms
  • monitor for signs of infection
  • maintain oral fluids
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Clinical manifestations of epididymitis

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  • inguinal/flank pain
  • scrotal pain
  • scrotum will be inflamed and tender on affected side
  • Prehn’s sign* scrotum will not rise up when inside of thigh is stroked (otherwise normal reflex)
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Treatment and nursing interventions for epididymitis

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  • ANTIBIOTICS* educate on usage of full course
  • use of condoms
  • have partner treated as well
  • bed rest with elevation of scrotum
  • ice packs