Adv Patho Quiz 13

Which of the following assessment questions is most likely to address the causation of a woman's new case of candidiasis?

"Have you been on antibiotics recently?"

A female college student is distressed at the recent appearance of genital warts, an assessment finding that her care provider has confirmed as attributable to human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. Which of the following information should the care provider give the client?

"There is a chance that these will clear up on their own without any treatment."

A client asks the health care provider to, "Explain this brachytherapy they want to do for my cervical cancer again." The response should include which of the following statements?

"They will insert a radioactive device into your vagina, position it next to the cervix, so that curative levels of radiation are directly on the cancer site."

Progesterone maintains pregnancy but also has which of the following local effects on the body? Select all that apply.

- Increase in basal body temperature - Increase in secretion of aldosterone by the adrenal cortex - Relaxation of smooth muscle

As a result of endocrine disorder, the client with polycystic ovary syndrome will like exhibit which of the following clinical manifestations? Select all that apply.

- Male pattern baldness - Metabolic syndrome with insulin resistance - Irregular menstrual cycles

A woman who has developed vulvovaginal candidiasis will likely go to her health care provider complaining of: Select all that apply.

- redness - edema - painful urination

The primary reason genital herpes has reached epidemic proportions throughout the world relates to the fact that:

A large percentage (70%) of those infected experience no symptoms of the disease.

Which of the following clients is at greatest risk for developing balanitis xerotica obliterans?

A male who has an uncircumcised penis

A 29-year-old client had a Papanicolaou smear performed during her most recent visit to her primary care provider. This diagnostic procedure aims to identify:

Atypical cervix cellular changes

A female receives a PAP smear result indicating she has human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. As part of her education, the nurse will emphasize the need for continued follow-up since HPV is directly associated with:

Cervical dysplasia

While in its dormant state, herpes simplex virus resides and replicates in the:

Dorsal root ganglia

A client has been diagnosed with an anterior pituitary tumor, and synthesis and release of follicle-stimulating hormone has become deranged. What are the potential consequences of this alteration in endocrine function?

Dysfunction of spermatogenesis

When educating a teenager diagnosed with genital herpes (herpes simplex virus type 2, HSV-2), the health care provider needs to inform her of the importance of careful follow-up since she may be at greater risk for future development of:

HIV transmission

When educating a group of teenagers about sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the school nurse also mentions that cervical cancer has been associated with which of the following viral infections?

Human papilloma

Which of the following phenomena is thought to underlie the decreased reported incidence of some sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?

Increased public funding for health promotion activities

The physiological reasoning behind giving acyclovir, an antiviral medication, to a client diagnosed with genital herpes would include the fact that these drugs:

Interfere with viral DNA replication, which can decrease the frequency of recurrences

Which of the following disorders of the male genitourinary system creates the most urgent need for prompt and aggressive surgical treatment?

Intravaginal testicular torsion

Of the following STIs, for which STI should the nurse anticipate a prescription for antibiotics such as tetracycline or doxycycline since this infection will respond to antibiotic treatment?

Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV)

Which of the following physiologic processes results from the synthesis and release of testosterone?

Musculoskeletal growth

While discussing the physiological process behind penile erection, the anatomy and physiology instructor mentions that what substance is released to facilitate smooth muscle relaxation and shunting of blood into the sinusoids?

Nitric oxide

During a visit to the health care provider, a client complains of swelling in the scrotum. The health care worker suspects a hydrocele and performs an exam by shining a light through the scrotum. If the hydrocele is dense, the health care worker should:

Order an ultrasound or biopsy to rule out testicular cancer.

A client is complaining to the health care provider about several vague signs/symptoms. Which of the following raises a "red flag" indicating the client may have developed endometrial cancer?

Painless abnormal bleeding

Squamous cell cancer of the penis is characterized by which of the following clinical manifestations?

Painless lump on the inner surface of the prepuce

Endometriosis is characterized by painful hemorrhagic lesions in the pelvis, which may develop into which of the following potential complications?

Pelvic adhesions

Which of the following physiologic processes is caused by estrogens?

Promotion of ovarian follicle growth

A client visits the OB/GYN clinic complaining of low abdominal pain, purulent cervical discharge, and painful intercourse. The health care worker (HCW) diagnoses pelvic inflammatory disease. The HCW educates the client about that fact that this disease may be associated with:

STI polymicrobial infection

A 30-year-old man has been diagnosed with mumps orchitis. The nurse should educate the client that which of the following complications may occur?

Sterility

A client arrives in the emergency department complaining of severe testicular pain associated with nausea and vomiting. Their pulse rate is 120 beats/minute. Physical exam reveals an enlarged testis that is painful to palpation. The nurse suspects:

Testicular torsion

A client presents to the GYN clinic complaining of large amounts of frothy yellow-green discharge that smells very foul. Immediately, the health care provider is thinking this client most likely has:

Trichomoniasis

The most prevalent vaginal infection to be spread through sexual contact is:

Trichomoniasis