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PATHO 370 Ch. 27, 28, 29, 31, 33Uterine prolapse is caused by a relaxation of the
a. cardinal ligaments
b. abdominal organs
c. cervix
d. vaginal musculature - answer a. cardinal ligaments
Endometriosis is a condition in which
a. the endometrium sloughs continuously
b. ectopic endometrial tissue is present
c. an abnormal Pap smear is diagnostic
d. the endometrium proliferates and does not shed - answer b. ectopic endometrial
tissue is present
A change occurring in a pregnant women that is indicative of a potential disorder is
a. increased metabolic rate
b. 30% to 40% increase in cardiac output
c. increased oxygen consumption
d. increased in urinary protein - answer d. increased in urinary protein
Absence of menstruation is called
a. amenorrhea
b. metrorrhagia
c. menorrhagia
d. dysmenorrhea - answer a. amenorrhea
dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) is due to
a. endometrial inflammation
b. reproductive tract malignancies
c. endometrial fibroid tumors
d. absent or diminished levels of progesterone - answer d. absent or diminished levels
of progesterone
,What reproductive tract disorder is most likely to be associated with urinary stress
incontinence?
a. Rectocele
b. Menopause
c. Cystocele
d. Cervicitis - answer c. Cystocele
It is true that fibrocystic breast disease
A) commonly progresses to breast cancer.
B) may be exacerbated by methylxanthines.
C) is characterized by painless breast lumps.
D) is a contraindication for progesterone birth control pills. - answer B) may be
exacerbated by methylxanthines.
A potential risk factor for breast cancer includes
A) a history of fibrocystic breast disease.
B) more than three pregnancies prior to age 35.
C) malnourishment.
D) early menarche and late first pregnancy. - answer D) early menarche and late first
pregnancy.
A 32-year-old female complaining of severe pain with menstruation and inability to
participate in her routine household activities is likely experiencing
A) dysmenorrhea.
B) menorrhagia.
C) amenorrhea.
D) metrorrhagia. - answer A) dysmenorrhea.
Excessive vomiting in pregnant women is known as
A) placenta previa.
B) hyperemesis gravidarum.
C) abruptio placentae.
D) spontaneous abortion. - answer B) hyperemesis gravidarum.
The expected treatment of a pregnant woman with hyperemesis gravidarum is
A) immediate cesarean section.
B) seizure prophylaxis.
C) surgical removal of uterine contents.
D) intravenous therapy. - answer D) intravenous therapy.
, Treatment of a uterine prolapse may involve the insertion of a(n)________ to hold the
uterus in place.
A) catheter.
B) IUD.
C) pessary.
D) endopelvic mesh implant. - answer C) pessary.
Cervical cancer can be detected in the early, curable stage by the ________ test.
A) Papanicolaou.
B) human papillomavirus.
C) gonorrhoeae.
D) vaginal pH. - answer A) Papanicolaou.
The most common types of uterine tumors are known as
A) ovarian cysts.
B) endometriomas.
C) hydatidiform moles.
D) leiomyomas. - answer D) leiomyomas.
A breast lump that is painless, hard, and unmoving is most likely
A) fibrocystic breast disease.
B) fibroadenoma.
C) papilloma.
D) carcinoma. - answer D) carcinoma.
A 52-year-old female had a surgical procedure in which the breast, lymphatics, and
underlying muscle were removed.The procedure performed was a
A) radical mastectomy.
B) modified radical mastectomy.
C) mastectomy.
D) lumpectomy. - answer A) radical mastectomy.
Infection by ________ accounts for nearly half of all reported cases of vulvovaginitis.
A) Chlamydia trachomatis
B) Candida albicans
C) Neisseria gonorrhoeae
D) Pseudomonas - answer B) Candida albicans
The HPV vaccine is recommended for 11- to 12-year-old girls, but can be administered
to girls as young as _____ years of age.
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