Reproductive System Disorders

Question 1

Mastitis

Answer 1

inflammation of the breasts

Question 2

Lumpectomy

Answer 2

Surgical removal of the tumor

Question 3

Simple Mastectomy

Answer 3

surgical removal of the tumor

Question 4

Radical Mastectomy

Answer 4

surgical removal of tissue, underling muscle and axillary lymph nodes. (cut off the boobs)

Question 5

Breast Tumors

Answer 5

Can be benign or malignant. Lump in breast tissue. Breast Self-examination BSE can detect tumors and should be done every month at end of menustration

Question 6

Pap Smear

Answer 6

Can detect cervical cancer

Question 7

Cervical Cancer

Answer 7

abnormal vaginal discharge, abnormal bleeding (TX: Hysterectomy)

Question 8

Uterine Cancer

Answer 8

enlarged uterus, watery discharge, abnormal bleeding. (Tx: Hysterectomy)

Question 9

Amenorrhea

Answer 9

Absence of menustration

Question 9

Endometriosis

Answer 9

Growth of endometrial tissue outside uterus. Determined by a laparoscopy

Question 9

Ectopic Pregnancy

Answer 9

Egg implants in fallopian tube instead of uterus, surgical removal required

Question 10

Miscarriage

Answer 10

spontaneous abortion

Question 10

Quickening

Answer 10

first recognizable movement of fetus

Question 11

Pregnacy

Answer 11

40 weeks or 280 days

Question 12

Artificial insemination

Answer 12

semen placed into vaginal canal

Question 13

In-vitro fertilization

Answer 13

ova fertilized with sperm in lab and zygote transferred into uterus.

Question 14

Laparoscopy

Answer 14

Surgical tube inserted through a small incision in abdominal wall

Question 15

Mastectomy

Answer 15

surgical removal of breast tissue

Question 16

Perineum

Answer 16

area between vulva and anus

Question 17

Ovarian Cancer

Answer 17

Symptoms are vague and mild, Treatment is surgical removal of affected areas, chemo and radiation

Question 18

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

Answer 18

Inflammation of the cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes and at times, ovaries. Caused by bacteria/viruses, Symptoms include pain, fever and purulent (pus) vaginal discharge, Treatment is antibiotics

Question 19

Premenustral Syndrome

Answer 19

group of symptoms that appear 1-3 days before menstruation. Related to hormonal imbalances, stress. Symptoms vary and may include irritability, depression, headache, bloating.

Question 20

Toxic Shock Syndrome

Answer 20

mostly of menustration women who use tampons, Symptoms are high fever, rash ( red sunburn like rash cover most of body) Headache. Sudden and fatal from overgrowth of staph

Question 21

Epididymitis

Answer 21

Inflammation of epididymis, caused by pathogens, intense pain in testes, swelling, fever. If not treated can cause scarring and sterility

Question 22

Impotence

Answer 22

Inability to have or sustain erection during intercourse
Primary- Never had an erection
Secondary- has had ability in past
Transient periods are common with age

Question 23

Orchitis

Answer 23

Inflammation of testes, Sx: swelling of scrotum, pain, fever, Tx: antibiotics, antipyretics, scrotal support, pain meds

Question 24

Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)

Answer 24

Enlarged prostate, common after 60, Prostate enlarges an closes of urethra causing inability to urinate.

Question 25

Prostatitis

Answer 25

inflammation and infection of the prostate gland

Question 26

Prostate Cancer

Answer 26

frequent urination with feeling that bladder never fully empties, treatment is radiation, chemo, prostatectomy

Question 27

Testicular Cancer

Answer 27

highly malignant cancer, Painless swelling of testes, heavy feeling, Starting at 15, careful self exam.