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the nurse's role in women's healthcare
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Nursing
Undergraduate 1
03/24/2023

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women ages 21-29 should have pelvic examinations every
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3 years
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women ages 30-65 should have pelvic examinations every
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5 years
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The absence of menstruation
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Amenorrhea
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amenorrhea is normal:
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before menarche, during pregnancy and after menopause
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three types of abnormal uterin bleeding
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too frequent, to long, excessive in amount
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common causes of abnormal utering bleeding
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pregnancy complications, lesions of the vagina-cervis- or uterus, breathrough bleeding when on contraceptices, endocrine disorders, failure to ovulate
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is pain that many women experience around ovulation, near the middle of their menstrual cycle
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Mittelschmerz
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painful menses or cramps
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Dysmenorrhea
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no evidence of pelvic abnormality during mestrual cycle pain
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primary dysmenorrhea
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a pathologic condition is identified r/t mestrual cycle pain
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secondary dysmenorrhea
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The presence of tissue that resembles the endometrium outside of the uterus
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endometriosis
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painful sexual intercourse
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dyspareunia
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endomeriosis can cause
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pain, pressure, inflammation and dysparenunia
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Associated with abnormal serotonin response to normal changes in estrogen levels
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Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
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symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder occur between
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ovulation and the onset of menstraions
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symptoms of premenstural dsysphoric disorder are not present:
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the week after mensturation has occured
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symptoms/diagnosis of premenstrual/diagnosis of premenstrual dysporic disorder
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depressed mood, anxiety, on edge, increased sensitivity to rejection, irritability, decreased interest in usual activities, difficuolty in concentration, lethargy, change in appetite, change in sleep habits, feelign overwhelmed, physical symptoms
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factors that change the normal flora of the vagina
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antibiotics, douching, sexual intercourse, uncontrolled diabetes
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encourages yeast growth
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antibiotics
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changes ph within the vagina
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douching
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rashes pH to 7 or higher for up to 8 hr after
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sexual intercourse
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high sugars promote growth of microorganisms
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Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus
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ways to prevent vaginal infections
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cotton underwear, aboid tight nylon or spandex pants, wipe front to back after toileting, frequent hand hygeine, high fiber low fat diet, exercise, avoid douching/internal feminie hygiene products
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toxins r/t toxic shock syndrome can produce _ if they enter the bloodstream
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produce shock, coagulation defects, and tissue damage
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Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) is usually caused by strains of
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staphylococcus aureus
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Usually results from the trapping of bacteria in the reproductive tract for a prolonged period of time
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Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)
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Signs and Symptoms of TSS
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sudden spiking fever, flulike symptoms, hypotensions, generalized rash that resembles a sunburn, skin peeling form palms of hands and soles of feet after 1-2 weeks
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fungal or bacterial sti
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candidiasis, trichomoniasis, bacterial vaginosis, chlamydia, trachomatis, gonorrhea, syphilis, PID
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viral STIs
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herpes simplex virus II, donylomata acuminata, human papillomavirus, hp B, HIV/AIDs
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a form of temporary birth control
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hormonal contraception
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hormonal contraception works by:
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preventing ovulations, makes cervical mucus think and resistant ot sperm, makes uterin endometrium less hospitable if fertilized ovum arrives
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hormonal contraception types
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monthly, extendedm delayed menstruation, implants, injections, transdermal patch, vaginal ring, IUD
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warning signs to report when taking oral contraceptives
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ACHES
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ACHES acronym
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abdominal pain, chest pain-dyspnea-bloody sputum, headache-weakness-numbness of extremities, eye problems, sever leg pain or swelling- speech disturbance
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meds that decrease oral contraceptive effectiveness
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antimorbials such as ampicillin and tetracyline, anticonvulsants, rifampin, barbituarates
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barrier contraceptives
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diaphragm, cervical cap, male condom, femal condom, spermicides
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the morning after pill must be taken no later than _ after unprotected sexually intercourse and may need to be repeated _ after the first pill
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72 hours, 12 hours
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unreliable contraceptive methods
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withdrawal, douching, breastfeeding
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male sterilization
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vasectomy
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female sterilization
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tubal ligation, hysteroscopic sterilization
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occurs when a couple who has regular unprotected sexual intercourse for 1 year cannot conceive
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Infertility
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factors affecting fertility in males
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abnormalities of sperm, erections, ejaculaiton, seminal fluid
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factor affecting fertility in females
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disorders of ovulaiton and abnormalities of fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix or ovaries, hormones
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Cessation of menstrual periods for a 12-month period because of decreased estrogen production
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Menopause
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change of lifeā€”is also known as the perimenopausal period (
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Climacteric
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climacteric is _ years before menstruation ceases
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2 to 8
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vasomotor instability
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hot flasshes
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Do not eat anything 30 minutes to an 1hr before or after intake of
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Alendronate (Fosamax)
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Should be able to sit up at least _ after taking Alendronate (Fosamax) lying down causes severe esophageal irritation.
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30 minutes
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Report adverse effects of HRT such as
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headaches, visual disturbances signs of thrombophlebitis, heaviness in legs, chest pain, or breast lumps
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Occurs when the muscles, ligaments, and fascia that support the pelvic organs are damaged or weakened
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Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
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Pelvic Floor Dysfunction can result in
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vaginal wall prolapse, uterine prolapse, urinary incontinence
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Uterine fibroids, also known as
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leiomyomas
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Benign growth of uterine muscle cells
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Uterine fibroids
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Uterine fibroids grow under influence of
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estrogen
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Uterine fibroids result in
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irregular bleeding, pelvic pressure, dysmenorrhea, menorrhagia
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uterine fibroids results in
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irregular bleeding, pelvic pressure, dysmenorrhea, menorrhagia
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Follicular ovarian cysts develop if follicle fails to
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rupture and release its ovum during the menstrual cycle
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Lutein cyst occurs after
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ovulation
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with a lutein cyst, the corpus luteum fails to
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regress
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Ovarian cyst that ruptures or becomes twisted, cutting off blood supply, causes
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pelvic pain and tenderness
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