Term 1 of 48
A patient is diagnosed with cyclic mastalgia. Which of the following statements is true
regarding the diagnosis?
it is a type of bacterial infection in the breast tissue
it is a result of excessive caffeine consumption
it is caused by hormonal changes associated with menstruation
it is a genetic disorder passed down through generations
Term 2 of 48
The nurse practitioner understands that an alternative term sometimes used in place of
intimate partner violence is ___________.
domestic violence
spousal abuse
personal assault
family conflict
Term 3 of 48
The nurse practitioner is examining a woman with excessive terminal hair growth, which is
known as:
nystagmus,
insomnia,
migraines,
hirsutism,
,Term 4 of 48
What approach does Health People 2020 use to achieve its goals and objectives?
Health equity
Public health
Health disparities
Social determinants of health
Term 5 of 48
A patient presents with intense pelvic pain that is less than three months' duration. The correct
term for this type of pain is:
progestin implant
acute pelvic pain
endometriosis
chronic pelvic pain
Term 6 of 48
Janice is being evaluated due to her complaint of chronic pelvic pain. The nurse practitioner
informs her that one of the most common gynecological-related causes of chronic pelvic pain
is:
ectopic pregnancy
pelvic inflammatory disease
adenomyosis
endometriosis
,Term 7 of 48
The nurse practitioner is performing a speculum exam on a 42 year-old female patient. Which
reproductive anatomy should be assessed during the speculum exam? Select all that apply.
acute pelvic pain
cervix and vagina
vagina and uterus
ovary and egg tubes
Term 8 of 48
The nurse practitioner is discussing contraceptive efficacy with a patient. This term refers to:
What is a normal pattern for you?
The decline in number of urethral striated muscle fibers
The likelihood of pregnancy when a method is used exactly as prescribed.
The infection has ascended to the kidneys.
Term 9 of 48
After delivery, the nurse practitioner understands the process by which the uterus returns to a
pre-pregnant state is called:
involution
puerperium
decrement
engrossment
, Term 10 of 48
Microscopic exam of the vaginal secretions of a patient with chlamydia may reveal the
presence of numerous _____________.
white blood cells
red blood cells
bacteria
yeast cells
Term 11 of 48
The nurse practitioner understands that which of the following pharmacologic therapies is an
effective treatment for patients with PMS and PMDD?
Maois
Tcas
SSRIs
Utis
Term 12 of 48
When educating patients about cervical cancer, it is important to include that the most
causative agent in cervical cancer is:
HERPES
SEXUAL HEALTH
HPV
HIV
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