Chapter 12: Diseases and Conditions of the Reproductive System

Which statement(s) is/are correct regarding multiple pregnancies? - They are occurring more often. - Problems associated with multiple pregnancies are many. - The fetuses usually must be delivered by cesarean section. - All of the above are correct

All of the above are correct

Which statement(s) is/are true about prostate cancer? - It rarely occurs before age 40. - It occurs much more commonly in black men. - Annual screening usually begins at age 50. - All of the above are true.

All of the above are true.

Which of the following conditions of pregnancy is/are considered a medical emergency? -Symptoms of abruptio placentae - Onset of seizures - Onset of pain and vaginal bleeding - All of the above

All of the above.

In postmenopausal women, what symptom should prompt evaluation for malignancy? - Cystocele - Lack of uterine bleeding - Any uterine bleeding - None of the above

Any uterine bleeding

Fibroadenoma is a nontender malignant tumor of the breast. True or false?

False

HG is usually self-limiting and transient. True or false?

False

The surest way to avoid transmission of STDs is the use of male latex condoms. True or false?

False

Which of the following statements is true about syphilis? - The cause and mode of transmission is unclear. - No known cure for the disease exists. - When the primary lesion heals, the disease is cured. - Syphilis can be cured with a course of antibiotic therapy.

Syphilis can be cured with a course of antibiotic therapy.

How does varicocele contribute to male infertility? - It causes blockage of the urinary tract. - It causes enlargement of the prostate gland, which blocks the sperm. - It is a consequence of the mumps virus. - The increased presence of venous blood raises the temperature within the scrotum; varicocele may contribute to a lower sperm count.

The increased presence of venous blood raises the temperature within the scrotum; varicocele may contribute to a lower sperm count.

Alcohol, recreational drugs, antihistamines, diuretics, and drugs used to treat hypertension can cause impotence. True or false?

True

Although the cause is not always clearly understood, the best prevention of premature labor is good prenatal care. True or false?

True

Both the male and female reproductive systems are vulnerable to many diseases, including STDs, malignancies, benign growths, and chemical imbalances. True or false?

True

Prolapse of the uterus is a downward displacement of the uterus from the normal location in the pelvis. True or false?

True

The anterior pituitary gland produces hormones that regulate the menstrual cycle. True or false?

True

The best prevention of epididymitis is the early treatment of urinary tract infections. True or false?

True

The patient with hydatidiform mole experiences symptoms that mimic pregnancy. True or false?

True

There are prenatal diagnostic tests that can identify fetal genetic or chromosomal abnormalities and detect complications. True or false?

True

The first sign of testicular cancer is - a painful lump discovered in the testicle. - a painless lump discovered in the testicle. - urinary incontinence. - sexual dysfunction.

a painless lump discovered in the testicle.

Causes usually associated with spontaneous abortion (miscarriage) include - abnormal chromosomes, infection, and metabolic disturbances. - travel and exercise. - drugs and prescribed medications. - intercourse.

abnormal chromosomes, infection, and metabolic disturbances.

Endometrial cancer is - primarily a disease of postmenopausal women. - is often due to high cumulative exposure to estrogen. - may be detected on a routine Pap smear. - all of the above.

all of the above.

Failure to seek treatment for a gonorrhea infection can result in complications, including - pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). - septicemia. - septic arthritis. - all of the above.

all of the above.

The diagnosis of PID may include -a Gram stain and sensitivity studies. -a laparoscopy. - ultrasonography. - all of the above.

all of the above.

The modes of transmission of hepatitis B include - contact with blood, semen, vaginal secretions. - sharing contaminated needles, accidental inoculation. - from an infected mother to her infant during birth. - all of the above.

all of the above.

The incidence of STDs is increasing among - senior citizens. - men having sex with men (MSM). - women. - both b and c.

both b and c.

The most commonly notifiable sexually transmitted disease (STD) in the United States is - genital herpes. - trichomoniasis. - syphilis. - chlamydia.

chlamydia.

One of the major risk factors for ectopic pregnancy is - contraception. - poor diet. - history of PID. - exercise.

history of PID.

A highly contagious virus that is the cause of genital warts and that is usually sexually transmitted is - genital herpes. - human papillomavirus virus (HPV). - chancroid. - gonorrhea.

human papillomavirus virus (HPV).

The symptoms and signs of toxemia in pregnancy, preeclampsia, and eclampsia include - hypertension, edema, protein in the urine, and convulsions. - hypotension and other indications of shock. - symptoms that mimic pregnancy. - none of the above.

hypertension, edema, protein in the urine, and convulsions.

The cause(s) of toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is/are thought to be - unprotected sexual intercourse. - estrogen replacement therapy. - increase in staphylococcal colonization on superabsorbent tampons. - all of the above.

increase in staphylococcal colonization on superabsorbent tampons.

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for postmenopausal women - has no contraindications. - is highly individualized. - is risk-free. - none of the above.

is highly individualized.

In pregnancy, when the placenta is implanted in the lower uterine segment and encroaches on the internal cervical os causing vaginal bleeding, the condition is called - ectopic pregnancy. - hyperemesis gravidarum (HG). - abruptio placentae. - placenta previa.

placenta previa.