Women's Health Nursing

  1. Is Infection Prevention primary or secondary?
    Primary
  2. Is tx of UTI primary or secondary?
    secondary
  3. T or F: Progesterone is responsible for releasing the egg
    False: FSH
  4. Match: Absence of menses




    A.
  5. Match: Painful menses




    B.
  6. Match: Heavy prolonged menses




    C.
  7. Match: Breakthrough bleeding (spotting)




    C.
  8. The purpose of this test is to screen for cervical cancer cells, dysplasia
    When should it be initially done? 
    How often after that?
    • Pap Smears: done first after first sexual intercourse or by age 21
    • Done annually after
  9. This is released during menstruation d/t destruction of endometrial cells of the uterine muscles
    Prostaglandins
  10. This type of menses is described as painful menstruation with cramping. What tx can be given?
    • Dysmenorrhea: NSAIDS (ibuprofen and naproxen)
    • Second-line = oral contraceptives
    • Others: chiropractic or acupuncture
  11. T or F: Symptoms of PMS start normally the week before menses start
    True
  12. With PMDD, which antipsychotic med might you see given once a day?
    Prozac (Sarafem)
  13. What might these s/s indicate:
    - Intense pruritus (severe itching)
    - erythema
    - dysuria (painful urination)
    - thick curd like discharge

    What is tx?
    • Vaginitis (Vulvovaginal Candidiasis): vaginal yeast infection
    • Tx: antifungal azoles
  14. What do these s/s indicate:
    - Fishy odor (especially after sex)
    - thin, grayish discharge

    What is tx?
    • Bacterial Vaginosis
    • Tx: Metrogel (Flagyl)
  15. T or F: Vaginitis can cause preterm labor
    True: Bacterial vaginosis should be treated with Metrogel (flagyl)
  16. What do these s/s indicate: 
    - profuse, frothy yellow/green discharge
    - vulvovaginal irritation
    - dysuria (painful urine)
    - Dyspareunia (painful sex)

    What is the tx?
    • Vaginitis (Trichomoniasis)
    • Tx: Metronidazole (Flagyl)
  17. What are the two major causes of PID (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease)?
    What is tx?
    • Chlamydia and Gonorrhea 
    • Tx: abx and pain meds
  18. This is when there are endometrial tissues at sites OUTSIDE the endometrial cavity.

    It can s/s: dysmenorrhea, pelvic pain, bleeding

    What are tx?
    • Endometriosis
    • Tx: NSAIDS, Progestogens
    • - Danazol therapy for fertility
  19. Fill in:
    Untreated GC/Gonorrhea if untreated can cause __a__. Treatments include __b__.
    • a. PID
    • b. Zithromax/Rocephin
  20. This STD is 70% of cervical cancers.
    How is it treated? Prevented?
    • HPV 16 and 18:
    • - Gardasil Vaccine: (11 or 12 years old should get two shots of HPV vaccine six to twelve months apart)
    • - Series of 3 injections: now then in 2 months, and then in 4 months
  21. What is tx for HSV I & II? (herpes)
    What are its s/s?
    • Tx: Valtrex (Antiviral)
    • s/s: flu-like symptoms, painful sore/blister
  22. T or F: If someone wih HSV I & II (herpes) is asymptomatic, they won't spread it to their partner
    False
  23. What is tx for syphilis (painless chancre on lips, genitalia, or anus)?



    C.
  24. What is tx for bacterial vaginosis (grayish white vaginal discharge, fishy odor)?



    B.
  25. What is tx for Trichomoniasis (purulent, gray/yellow vaginal discharge)?

    a. PCN
    b. Metronidazole
    c. Tindamax
    d. Clindamycin
    b and c
  26. This oral contraceptive thickens cervical mucus and thins the lining of the uterus (endometrium) — preventing sperm from reaching the egg.
    Minipill: progesterone dose
  27. When using oral contraceptive pill, you should take the pills within ___ hour period same time everyday. 

    What about progesterone pill?
    • 3 hour period
    • Progesterone: within 1 hour qd
  28. What are the danger signs of birth control pills? (Hint: ACHES)
    • A - abdominal pains
    • C - chest pain or SOB
    • H - headaches
    • E - eye problems
    • S - Severe extremity pain/numb
  29. Women who are this age should not take the pill.
    List other contraindications
    • >35y/o
    • Hx of MI or CVA
    • DVTs
    • Unexplained vaginal bleeding
  30. T or F: Women over 35 y/o should not take birth control pills and progesterone
    False: can take progesterone
  31. The use of this oral contraceptive for 2 or more years can cause bone loss. What should be taken for teens on this?
    Depo-provera: enough calcium and vitamin D
  32. T or F: Mini Pill (Progesterone) is a good alternative for women breastfeeding
    True
  33. Women with HTN should not take Progesterone
    false: they should not be on the Pill
  34. Progesterone can be given as an IM injection __a__ mg, every __b__ weeks.
    • a. 150mg
    • b. 12 weeks
  35. 1. Women >40y/o should get mammogram every ___ years
    2. Clinical breast exams for ages 20-40 every __ years, and ___ years for >40.
    • 1. 1-2
    • 2. 3 years 20-40 y/o, yearly after 40
Author
edeleon
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335874
Card Set
Women's Health Nursing
Description
MSE2 Lecture Notes
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