A sexually active woman should be aware that genital herpes simplex virus?? -
ANSWER may be transmitted to a partner or newborn even in the absence of
lesions because of viral shedding.
Susan is 9 months pregnant and asks you about using umbilical cord blood after
birth for newborn DNA identi...
Ch. 15- Female Genitourinary Problems questions & answers
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A sexually active woman should be aware that genital herpes simplex virus?? -
ANSWER may be transmitted to a partner or newborn even in the absence of
lesions because of viral shedding.
Susan is 9 months pregnant and asks you about using umbilical cord blood after
birth for newborn DNA identification. What do you tell her?? - ANSWER This cord
blood sample is identical to the genetic profile of the infant.
A 17 year old female patient request to start Depo-Provera injections as her
method of birth control. She discloses that she has had four sexual partners in the
past year. Her last menstrual period was 12 days ago and she had unprotected
intercourse 3 days ago. The appropriate managment for this patient would be
to?? - ANSWER advise her to use another method for now and return with her
next menses??
The simplest and safest method of suppressing lactation after it has started is
to?? - ANSWER gradually wean the baby to a bottle or cup over a 3week period.
In a premenopausal woman, the biggest heart attack risk factor is?? - ANSWER
cigarette smoking
First-line treatment for polycystic ovary syndrome is?? - ANSWER a combination
of diet modification, weight loss, and stress management.
If a woman is using the basal body temperature method of birth control and does
not want to become pregnant, when would you tell her to avoid unprotected
intercourse?? - ANSWER From the beginning of the menstrual cycle until the BBT
has been elevated for 3 days.
Which of the following is a sexually transmitted infection?? - ANSWER
Trichomonal vaginitis
In a patient diagnosed with cervical gonococcal infection, you would also suspect
a co-infection with?? - ANSWER chlamydia
Jennifer, age 27, is complaining of lower abdominal pain. After doing some
laboratory studies, you find leukocytosis, an elevated erythrocyte sedimentation
rate, and an elevated C-reative protein level. Whcih is the most appropriate
diagnosis?? - ANSWER Pelvic inflammatory disease
Human papillomavirus may lead to ?? - ANSWER cervical dysplasia
Gerri, a 33 year old female patient, complains of external vaginal irritation after
adding new fabric softener to her laundry. You have diagnosed her with recent
vaginitis. The treatment of choice for this condition includes?? - ANSWER
rewashing undergarments without fabric softener and applying corticosteroids to
the affected area.
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A dancer from an adult club down the street comes in for a renewal of her birth
control pill prescription. She says that everything is fine. ON examination, you find
grayish white vaginal discharge, and cervical motion tenderness. Which of the
following differential diagnosis is most unklikely?? - ANSWER Interstitial cystitis
Leiomyomas are found ?? - ANSWER within the uterine wall
When a woman complains of dyspareunia in the lower back during orgasm, you
should consider?? - ANSWER endometriosis
A 27 year old female presents to your office for a Mirena insertion. She reports
that her menses started 3 days ago and is normal. How soon after insertion will
she be able to safely rely on it for contraception?? - ANSWER Immediately
Mary, age 50, desires hormone replacement therapy for her hot flashes, which
she can't stand. You've discussed the pros and cons and given her some
alternative suggetions. Her mother had a history of osteoporosis. You have
decided to initiate therapy for 1 year. She asks you if she also needs to take
calcium or vitamin D for prevention of osteoporosis. How do you respond?? -
ANSWER Yes, calcium intake should be increased to 1200mg/day along with
600mg of vitamin D to decrease bone turnover and increase intestinal absorption.
Julia, age 60, asks you about taking Fosamax. What do you tell her about using
this medication?? - ANSWER In addition to its efficacy in the treatment of
osteoporosis in postmenopausal women, it is also useful for the prevention of
osteoporosis.
Which type of breast cancer involves infiltration of the nipple epithelium and has
an initial symptom of itching or burning of the nipple?? - ANSWER Paget's disease
Which type of incontinence has associated symptom of recurrent cystitis?? -
ANSWER stress incontinence
The most common type of vaginal infection is?? - ANSWER bacterial vaginosis
Which of the following is an indication for a colposcopy?? - ANSWER a pap smear
showing dysplasia
Which of the following statements do you use when instructing women about
their fertile period?? - ANSWER Ovulation occurs on the 14th day, plus or minus 2
days, before the next menses.
Jennifer, a 25-year old female patient, complains of dysuria. In taking a thorough
history to formulate a diagnosis, it is most important to ask?? - ANSWER Do you
have an associated vaginal discharge or irritation??
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