Women's Health Jeopardy Flashcards

exam 2

1
Q

How to check for cysts?

A

routine bianually exam

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2
Q

can endometriosis be managed?

A

yes, contraceptives, flow the growth of the endometrial tissue

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3
Q

how to aggressively manage/cure endometriosis?

A

hysterectomy, not always BSO

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4
Q

is any post menopausal bleeding normal?

A

NO

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5
Q

When during the menstrual cycle should the BSE be done?

A

day 7 of menstrual cycle

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6
Q

what level of prevention is the pap smear?

A

secondary

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7
Q

what is the primary focus of PCOS patients?

A

management of type 2 diabetes

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8
Q

symptoms of endometriosis

A

pain and infertility

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9
Q

does a PAP smear diagnose cervical cancer?

A

no, biopsy is needed

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10
Q

should men do BSE?

A

YES, men can also get breast cancer just less common

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11
Q

what is a BSE?

A

breast self examination

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12
Q

can you slow fibroid growth? how?

A

yes using contraceptives. Pregnancy will make the fibroids grow

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13
Q

what is the first indicator of endometrial cancer?

A

post menopausal bleeding

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14
Q

symptoms of PCOS

A

amenorrhea- absence of period
infertility
hirsutism- facial hair growth
obesity
type 2 diabetes

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15
Q

how often should the BSE be done?

A

monthly, beginning when breast starts to develop

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16
Q

how often are PAP smears done?

A

every 1-3 years

17
Q

what are the 2 functions of the ovaries?

A

produce the ova and produce the hormones

18
Q

how is cervical cancer diagnosed?

A

cervical biopsy

19
Q

what causes PCOS?

A

ovarian failure
causes an imbalance of male and female hormones
*androgens increase

20
Q

what are the symptoms of uterine fibroids?

A

abdominal pain/pressure and uterine bleeding

21
Q

what is the purpose of a pap smear?

A

detect abnormalities of cervical cells

22
Q

at what ages should routine mammogram screenings begin?

A

age 40

23
Q

what is the #1 cause of cervical cancer?

A

HPV

24
Q

what is a uterine fibroid

A

benign fibrous mass in the uterus
most common in women over 40

25
Q

when does menopause start?

A

45- 52 years old in most women

26
Q

what is menopause?

A

the absence of a menstrual period for one year

27
Q

what happens to the pelvic floor post menopause?

A

weakens
more at risk for uterine or bladder prolapse

28
Q

what are common vasomotor symptoms during menopause?

A

night sweats, hot flashes, insomnia

29
Q

what happens to vaginal mucous during menopause?

A

thins out, less elastic

30
Q

how are uterine fibroids managed?

A

OCP, or removed surgically

31
Q

what happens to the ovaries and fallopian tubes during menopause?

A

both begin to atrophy

32
Q

what are the symptoms of endometriosis?

A

pain and infertility