Disease Conditions Ch 12 Test

In pregnancy, when the placenta is implanted in the lower uterine segment and encroaches on the internal cervical os causing vaginal bleeding is called

placenta previa.

The treatment of genital herpes is directed at

reducing the duration and frequency of outbreaks.

The pathological outcomes of endometriosis includes

functioning endometrial tissue outside of the uterine cavity.

HPV is commonly associated with

genital warts and many different types of cancer.

One of the major risk factors for ectopic pregnancy

history of pelvic inflammatory disease.

A highly contagious virus that is the cause of genital warts and that is usually sexually transimitted is

human papillomavirus virus (HPV).

The symptoms and signs of toxemia in pregnancy, preeclampsia, and eclampsia include

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

The cause(s) of toxic shock syndrome is(are) thought to be

increase in staphylococci colonization on super-absorbent tampons.

Hormone replacement therapy for postmenopausal women

is highly individualized.

Invasive cervical cancer

is often considered a preventable disease

______ accounts for more deaths than any other gynecologic malignancy.

ovarian cancer

Which of the following conditions of pregnancy is (are) considered a medical emergency?

All of the above.

Which statement(s) is (are) correct regarding multiple pregnancies?

All of the above.

Bacterial ulceration of the genitalia.

Correct A. Chancroid.

Pain that occurs at ovulation.

Correct B. Mittelschmerz

A more severe stage of morning sickness in pregnancy.

Correct C. Hyperemesis Gravidarum

Protrusion of the rectum into the vagina.

Correct D. Rectocele

Displacement of the urinary bladder into the vagina.

Correct E. Cystocele

Fibroadenoma is a nontender malignant tumor of the breast.

False

Hyperemesis gravidarum is usually self-limiting and transient.

False

Prolapse of the uterus is an upward displacement of the uterus from the normal location in the pelvis.

False

Testicular cancer is most common in men over age 60.

False

The absence of menstrual periods, whether temporary or permanent, is called dysmenorrhea.

False

The surest way to avoid transmission of sexually transmitted diseases is the use of male latex condoms.

False

There are not any prenatal diagnostic tests that can identify fetal genetic or chromosomal abnormalities and detect complications.

False

Which of the following statements is true about syphilis?

Syphilis can be cured with a course of antibiotic therapy.

A sudden onset of severe lower abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding requires prompt medical attention.

True

Alcohol, recreational drugs, antihistamines, diuretics, and drugs used to treat hypertension can cause impotence.

True

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

True

Both the male and female reproductive systems are vulnerable to many diseases, including sexually transmitted diseases, malignancies, benign growths, and chemical imbalances.

True

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends the administration of one of the two HPV vaccines to girls and boys between 11 and 12 years of age.

True

The best prevention of epididymitis is the early treatment of urinary tract infections.

True

The patient with hydatiform mole experiences symptoms that mimic pregnancy.

True

There are various possible causes of male or female infertility, including the presence of an STD.

True

Torsion of the testicle is a condition in which one testicle is twisted out of its normal position; emergency treatment is required.

True

The first sign of testicular cancer is

a painless lump discovered in the testicle.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) causes

a weak stream of urine with inability to empty the bladder.

Causes usually associated with spontaneous abortion (miscarriage) include

abnormal chromosomes, infection, and metabolic disturbances.

Diagnostic evaluation for prostatic cancer includes

all of the above.

Early diagnosis and prompt treatment of PID helps prevent complications including

all of the above.

Endometrial cancer is

all of the above.

Failure to seek treatment for a gonorrhea infection can result in complications including

all of the above.

Risk factors that place women at higher risk for cancer of the breast include

all of the above.

The diagnosis of PID may include

all of the above.

The most commonly notifiable disease in the United States is

chlamydia.