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| Review the male and female reproductive physiology related to conception |
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Definition
| the woman contributes the ovum and a X chromosome. The father contributes the sperm. If the sperm carries a X chromosome it is a girl. If the sperm carries a Y chromosome, it is a boy. |
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| Discuss cultural or religious factors affecting selection/use of a contraceptive method |
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Definition
certain religions do not believe in contraception, only in natural family planning.
some cultures are very modest and do not discuss sexuality or may restrict activities during menses. They believe it rids the body of dirty excess blood and believe that process should not be tampered with |
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Term
| Discuss other factors which influence the type of contraceptive prescribed for, or selected by, a given patient |
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Definition
| other factors include when the woman is planning her next pregnancy, if the woman is breastfeeding, how old the woman is, how much the woman weighs |
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Term
| List characteristics of the "ideal" contraceptive |
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Definition
| painless, easily accessible, convienent |
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Term
Explore the use of the following contraceptives including mechanism of action, effectiveness, contraindications, side effects and patient teaching:
Oral contraceptives - "the pill"
IUD
Barrier contraception
Nuva ring
Ortho Evra patch
Depoprovera |
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Definition
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Term
| Discuss ineffective contraceptive measures |
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Definition
| breast feeding, coitus interruptus |
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Term
| Discuss surgical sterilization as a means of permanent contraception for both males and females |
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Definition
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Term
| Discuss contraceptive options for the initial postpartum period |
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Definition
| be sure parents are aware that pregnancy can happen while breast feeding. no sex for the first 6-8 weeks, prostaglandin oral contraception, condoms, etc |
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Term
| Discuss the importance of monthly self breast exam for women |
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Definition
to be aware of changes that can occur...lumps, discoloration, tenderness,etc.
to catch abnormalities as early as possible and get them checked out |
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Term
| Discuss the procedure and follow-up with regards to the Pap test |
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Definition
| woman is placed in dorsal lithotomy position, speculum is used to visualize cervix, and samples are taken. ovaries and uterus are palpated and noted for tenderness or abnormalities. if an abnormal swab is detected then the woman is called back for further testing and steps are taken from there |
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Term
| Describe physical and psychological changes associated with menopause and options to alleviate uncomfortable changes |
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Definition
decreased libido, vaginal dryness, hot flashes, moodiness,insomnia,fatigue
MHT or HRT |
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Term
| Describe care of the woman with an infectious disorder of the reproductive tract, including sexually transmitted diseases, pelvic infammatory disease, and toxic shock syndrome |
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Definition
treatment, pain relief, counseling, teaching
pg 799-800 |
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