Week 6.2 Screening for GU and Reproductive

Question 1

what are signs associated with male reproductive system issues

Answer 1

urethral discharge, sexual dysfunction, and pain with intercourse and ejaculation

Question 2

what are signs associated with female reproductive system issues

Answer 2

vaginal discharge, pain with sex, menstruation (frequency, length, dysmenorrhea, blood flow), number of pregnancies and deliveries, and menopause, and perimenaupcusal

Question 3

what things do we need to look for with the urinary system

Answer 3

color,
flow, (frequency, urgency, output, retention and dysuria)
reduced caliber or force of the stream
incontinence

Question 4

dark urine could indicate

Answer 4

hepatic or biliary disease

rhabdo

Question 5

what is hematuria

Answer 5

red urine,

Question 6

what can hematuria be caused by

Answer 6

eating foods like beets, medications like pyridium

Question 7

questions to ask around hematuria

Answer 7

how long red?
history of bleeding problems?
medications?
upper respiratory infection or sore throat?

Question 8

red urine due to respiratory tract infection could be caused by

Answer 8

acute glomerulonephritis

Question 9

what questions do you ask with red urine and upper respiratory infection

Answer 9

does the urine start red then clears, clear then red, red throughout?
associated symptoms like fever, weight loss, fatigue, or flank/abdominal pain

Question 10

questions about urinary flow

Answer 10

quick changes?
drinking more?
medications?
urge? frequency? can you start urination?
sensation of urination after you have finished?
associated symptoms, visual, general health

Question 11

nocturia ___ with age

Answer 11

increase

Question 12

what is dysuria

Answer 12

pain with urination

Question 13

what is the most frequently reported symptoms

Answer 13

frequency

Question 14

increased need to urinate could mean

Answer 14

infection or irritation

Question 15

dysuria could mean

Answer 15

infection, inflammation, obstruction

Question 16

obstructive disorders can have S+S like

Answer 16

reduced force of flow
reduced caliber of flow
difficulty starting stream

Question 17

we must ask about incontinence, like

Answer 17

circumstances, causes, timing, frequency, volume of urine lost

Question 18

questions for reproductive function

Answer 18

frequency, continuous, spotting, episodes, color and discharge, associated symptoms (pruritus-itching)

Question 19

what is dyspareunia

Answer 19

mechanical low back pain,SIJ, or hip pain during or after intercourse

Question 20

what is ED

Answer 20

SCI, herniated disc, post surgical compilation (prostate, bladder, colon procedures) DM, medications and psychogenic

Question 21

common manifestations in early pregnancy

Answer 21

increased urine Flow 
breast tender 
fatigue
weight loss (N+V)
heartburn 
constipation  
leukorrhea (white or yellow vaginal discharge)