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Reproductive and Urinary Specialties Flashcards

1
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What is gynecology?

A

Care of the female reproductive system

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What is obstetrics?

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Study of pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum

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What is urology?

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Care of the male and female urinary-tract system and the male reproductive organs

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What is menarche?

A

First occurrence of menstruation

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How long does a patient has to be without a period before postmenopause?

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12 months without a period

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6
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What is last menstrual period (LMP)?

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1st day of her last menstrual period

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During the pelvic exam, the physician would do what examination method for the external genitalia and vagina/cervix?

A

Inspection

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9
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During the pelvic exam, the physician would do what kind of examination method to the vagina, rectum, and abdomen?

A

Palpation

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10
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What is D & C?

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Dilation of the cervix and scraping the uterine lining

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What is amniocentesis?

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Test/procedure that checks for chromosomal abnormalities

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What is a biopsy?

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Testing that checks the tissue from the uterus lining and examined for cancer and other cell irregularities.

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13
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What is an hysterosalpingography?

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X-ray procedure to view the inside of the uterus and fallopian tubes

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What is a hysterectomy?

A

Removal of the uterus

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15
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What is a hysterosalpingectomy?

A

Removal of the uterus and fallopian tubes?

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16
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What is a hysterosalpingo-oophorectomy?

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Removal of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries -> Total hysterectomy

17
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What is impotence?

A

Inability to achieve or maintain an erection

18
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What is amenorrhea?

A

Absence of menstruation

19
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What is dysmenorrhea?

A

Painful menstrual periods

20
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What is menorrhagia

A

Heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding

21
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What is metrorrhagia?

A

Abnormal bleeding

22
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What is an ectopic pregnancy?

A

Fertilized egg unable to move out of the fallopian tube into uterus for implantation

23
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What does cystometry measure?

A

Measures bladder capacity and pressure

24
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What does a cystoscopy examine?

A

Examines the lining of the bladder and urethra

25
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What are some urological tests and procedures?

A

Pyelography, urine tests, blood testing, semen analysis, smears, etc.

26
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During a physical exam, how is the kidneys and bladder examined?

27
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During a physical exam, how is the external genitalia examined?

A

Inspection

28
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During a physical exam, how are the penis and scrotum examined?

A

Inspection and palpation

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