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Reproductive system Flashcards

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  • areola, nipples
  • milk producing, influence by estrogen and progesterone
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S&F of breasts

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  • vulva: mons pubis, labia majora, labia minora, clitoris
  • Bartholin’s gland: urethra, perineum
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S&F of external genitalia

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four hormones involved in the menstrual cycle

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follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), estrogen, luteinizing hormone (LH), and progesterone

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two major phases of the menstrual cycle

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the follicular phase and the luteal phase

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female internal reproductive organs

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vagina, uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries

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male internal reproductive organs

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prostate gland, vas deferens, and urethra

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three parts of the penis

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root (radix), body (shaft), and glans penis

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part of the penis that’s attached to the abdominal wall and to the perineum

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root (radix)

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middle portion of the penis, contains vascular erectile tissue
- during erection, the vascular tissue becomes engorged

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the body or shaft of the penis

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  • cone shaped head of the penis
  • foreskin (prepuce): loose skin that covers the glans penis
  • if male pt is circumcised, the foreskin was surgically removed
  • this tip of the penis has nerve endings ad is very sensitive
  • involved in sexual arousal
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Glans penis

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at the tip of the glans penis; if not at the tip, it is considered abnormal

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urethral meatus

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  • located at the base of the penis
  • covered with loose and wrinkled skin called rugae
  • acts as a climate control system, allowing the testicles to be slightly away from the rest of the body and keeping them slightly cooler than normal body temp for optimal sperm development
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scrotum

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scrotum contains

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  • testicle on each side
  • epididymis
  • parts of the spermatic cord
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primary male reproductive organs responsible for sperm and testosterone production

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testes

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  • doughnut shaped gland about the size of a walnut located between the bladder and the rectum
  • wraps around the urethra
  • secretes a viscid, alkaline seminal fluid, which aids in sperm motility and in neutralizing the acidity of the vagina, thus protecting the sperm
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prostate gland

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nausea, vomiting, tender breasts, fatigue, bloating, GI symptoms (constipation, heartburn, or diarrhea), insomnia, irritability, mood swings

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PMS signs and symptoms

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menstrual history (PMS), sexual health history, pain, infertility, testicular torsion

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subjective data relating to reproductive system

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  • usually sudden
  • occurs when the testicle twists inside the scrotum
  • decreasing the blood flow to the testicle
  • causing severe pain and swelling in the scrotum
  • surgical emergen
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testicular torsion

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  • contraceptive history: What’re they using and are they using it properly?
  • physical examination
  • breast examination
  • vaccination history (HPV between ages 9-26, works best if given before sexual intercourse)
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assessment skills to obtain objective data for reproductive system

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one true 99.99% against STI and pregnancy is the use of…

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condom

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  • fibrocystic breast disease - pain and tenderness with both breasts
  • circumcision - typically done day2 after birth, but can be done in older
  • STIs
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subj and obj data from assessment of the reproductive system

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  • bacterial vaginosis
  • candidiasis
  • chlamydia
  • trichomoniasis
  • gonorrhea
  • human papillomavirus (HPV)
  • genital herpes
  • HIV
  • syphilis
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types of STIs

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dx exam that’s the best screening tool to detect breast cancer

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mammogram

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dx exam where you insert needle directly into suspicious breast tissue

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needle biopsy

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dx exam to detect abnormal cervical cells
papanicolaou
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dx exam that screen women 30 and older for HPV infection
human papillomavirus (HPV) test
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dx exam that's the leading screening for prostate cancer
prostate-specific antigen (PSA)
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- atrophic cystitis - change in sexual desires - dec in skin elasticity and dec in skin turgor - dry skin and hair thinning/loss and hot flashes - insomnia and irritability and mood changes - irregular menstrual periods - reduction in pubic and axillary hair - sweating/night sweat - vaginal dryness
S&S of menopause (no menstrual activity for 12month period)
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- stay healthy and maintain healthy weight - exercise at least 150 mins per week; weight bearing exercises such as running and using weights are highly rec - eat diet rich in calcium and vitD - limit alcohol intake - stop smoking - discuss with nurse or healthcare provider symptoms of concern
health promotion of reproductive system
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- lump - thickening or dense tissue felt inside the breast or underarm - swelling, warmth, inflammation, or color changes - change in size or shape of breast - dimpling or puckering of the skin - itchy, scaly sore or rash on or around the nipple - retraction of the nipple or other parts of the breast - nipple discharge - pain in area of breast (pain both breast is fibrocystic)
breast cancer - men or women
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- abd bloating - personal or family hx of breast, ovarian, or colon cancer - BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutation - increasing age and obesity - nulliparity - undesired infertility - start of menstruating before age 12 - menopause after age 50 - menopausal hormone replacement therapy
ovarian cancer - 5th leading cause of death
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most common cause is HPV
cervical cancer
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- increase in PSA lvl can be first sign - african american men high risk - difficulty or frequency urinating - hematuria - impotence (inability to have an erection) - heath promo: family hx and age 50 or older needs to have a PSA done as soon as possible
prostate cancer
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painless lump, swelling, and pain
testicular cancer
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beginning of menstruation
menarche
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absence of menstrual period
amenorrhea
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uterine bleeding at irregular intervals
metrorrhagia
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painful menstrual period
dysmenorrhea
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removal of the breast
mastectomy
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inability to conceive a child
infertility
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enlarged prostate
benign prostatic hypertrophy
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hernia or sac of fluid in the testis or in the tube leading form the testis
hydrocele
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feel pain or burning sensation when urinating
dysuria
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enlargement of a man's breast
gynecomastia
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sebaceous secretion under a man's foreskin
smegma
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narrowing of the opening of the foreskin over the glans penis that does not allow the foreskin to retract
phimosis
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congenital opening of the male urethra on the undersurface of the penis
hypospadias
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urethra tube doesn't form fully or correctly
epispadias
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rectum becomes stretched out and slips out of the anus
rectal prolapse
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- overgrowth of vaginal bacteria flora - white, yellowish or grayish discharge that has fishy odor - cause genital itching, redness and dysuria
bacterial vaginosis
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- bacterial organism - bleeding after sexual intercourse - discharge with foul odor - dysuria, abdominal pain, genital itching or burning
chlamydia
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- fungal infection caused by yeast or candida - thick, white curd like discharge - genital itching, burning, and dysuria
candidiasis
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- clear, white, yellow, green, frothy discharge - genital itching, burning, redness, and dysuria
trichomoniasis
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- gram negative bacteria - inflammation of the urethra, prostate, rectum, or the pharynx in men, but also in women - common sx in men is yellow, micupurulent penile discharge
gonorrhea
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- most common STI and affects about 7million americans - precursor for cervical cancer - genital warts are most common symptom
human papillomavirus (HPV)
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- caused by herpes simplex virus one, once exposed it will not go away - manifest as painful, fluid filled blister or vesicles anywhere on the genital area - first outbreak is most severe
genital herpes
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- once exposed, it doesn't go away - starts with general flu like symptoms - early stages can progress to AIDS
HIV
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- bacterial infection with four stages - initial symptom is a genital sore called canker
syphilis

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