Reproductive Unit Test Flashcards
amenorrhea
no period
augmentation mamoplasty
surgical implant to enlarge breast
benign prostatic hyperplasia
non-malignant enlargement of prostate
candidiasis
yeast infection
chancre
painless ulcer developed on genitalia
condylomatous
genital warts
crytporchidism
testis never descend
cystocele
bladder goes into vaginal space
dysmenorrhea
painful period
dysparenuia
painful sexual intercourse
epididymitis
inflammation of epididymis
mastectomy
surgical removal of breast
mastitis
infection of breast tissue
menorrhagia
heavy period
menometrorrhagia
heavy, long period
orchiectomy
taking out a testicle
Peyronie’s disease
curved crooked penis
phimosis
foreskin of an uncercumsized male gets swollen
paraphimosis
pulled foreskin back, but didn’t put it back where it was
prostate cancer
cancer of the prostate
toxic shock syndrome
complication of severe bacterial infections
uterine prolapse
uterus comes out of vagina
varicocele
varicose veins to testicle
For BPH- what class of medication is terazosin(Hytrin)
Alpha blocker
what are the side effects of terazosin(Hytrin)
low BP or orthostatic hypotension
What are the symptoms of BPH
dribble after done peeing, renal insufficiency
What is a common surgery for prostate problems
transurethral resection of prostate
What are symptoms of prostatitis
urgency, frequency, LOW BACK PAIN
What is the PSA blood test
Prostate Specific antigen
What is the normal range of the PSA blood test
less than 10
What does a high level of the PSA blood test indicate
the higher it goes, the higher chance for prostate cancer
how is a prostate usually assessed in a routine examination
felt through the rectum
After a vasectomy, what should be done to determine if it was successful
take samples of ejaculation and might need other birth controls
How often and when and how should a self testicular exam be done
once a month- after the shower- smooth
what is the testicular self exam used to detect
cancer
What is epididymitis
inflammation of epididymis
what is treatment for epididymitis
antibiotics
What should not be given if a patient is taking an erectile dysfunction medication
nitroglycerin
what are high risk factors for getting an STI
multiple sex partners, birth control, condoms
what are some symptoms of gonorrhea
sore throat,green mucus in the cervix, menstrual problems
What are symptoms of chlamydia
no early symptoms— yellow drainage, redness,
What are complications of a chlamydia infection
Fitzy-Hugh-curtis syndrome
Why are gonorrhea and chlamydia spread so easily
have no symptoms at first
What is the first stage of syphilis
primary-3-90 days after contact-raised discolored area painless
What is the second stage of syphilis
secondary-2-8 weeks -flu-like symptoms-growths
what is the 3rd stage of syphilis
3-15 years-rubbery tumors-break down organs
what are the symptoms of herpes
flu-like, urethritis, cystotitis, mucus coming from vagina
HPV increased a woman’s risk for
cervical cancer
What are some ways to reduce transmission of STI’s
don’t have sex, use a condom
Which disease requires notification of the local health department and all potential partners
STD
What are common causes of TSS
leaving tampons in too long, using highly absorbent tampons
What is trichomoniasis treated with
Metronidazole (flagyl)
What are symptoms of candidiasis
UTI, fungal infection, joint pain, itching, swelling
What are some health risks to taking hormone replacement therapy
breast cancer, heart disease, stroke
What hormone is responsible for milk production
Prolactin
Why is a Pap test performed
to check for sexually transmitted diseases
When should a woman start having Pap tests
when they start having sex
