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What glands regulate FSH and LH production?
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Hypothalamus (secretes LH and FSH) and anterior pituitary (secretes GnRH).
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What is mittelschmerz?
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Lower abdominal pain which coincides with ovulation.
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What is spinnbarkeit?
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The stretchable, egg white like quality of ovulatory mucus.
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What are the 4 phases of the endometrial cycle?
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1. Menstrual
2. Proliferative 3. Secretory 4. Ischemic |
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What is the best time of the menstrual cycle for Breast Self Exam?
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5-7 days after menstruation stops.
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What does the Joint Commission define as a Sentinel Event?
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"...an unexpected occurrence involving death or serious physical or psychological injury, or the risk thereof."
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What percentage of pregnancies end in cesarean section?
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31.8%
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What percentage of pregnant women are battered?
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4%-8%
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How many women seek prenatal care?
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69%
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What are the 3 most common HIV-related opportunistic diseases?
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1. Pneumocystis jiroveci (PCP)
2. Candida esophagitis 3. Wasting syndrome |
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How many weeks from HIV infection to seroconversion?
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6-12 weeks.
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What are the signs and symptoms of HIV?
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Fever
Malaise Headache Night sweats Generalized lymphadenopathy Myalgia Nausea Diarrhea Weight loss Sore throat Rash |
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What are the recommended immunizations for HIV+ women?
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Hepatitis B
Pneumococcus H. influenzae type B Viral influenza |
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What are the characteristics of normal vaginal secretions?
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Clear to cloudy
Slightly slimy, non-irritating, non-offensive odor pH 4-5 Contains lactobacilli and epithelial cells |
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What are the 3 most common vaginal infections?
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1. Bacterial vaginosis
2. Candidiasis 3. Trichomaniasis |
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What are some common bugs that cause bacterial vaginosis? What are the signs and symptoms of BV?
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*H. vaginitis, Gardnella most common.
*Fishy, amine odor *Profuse, thin, white/gray, milky discharge *Mild irritation or pruritis may be present. |
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What is the treatment for bacterial vaginosis?
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*Metronidazole 500mg bid x7 days
*No alcohol *May cause GI upset |
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What are the characteristics and associated factors of vaginal candidiasis?
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*2nd most common
*Painful and persistent in HIV+ women *Lesions may be painful *Predisposing factors: antibiotic therapy, diabetes, pregnancy, obesity, steroid use, immunosuppression, tight-fitting clothing |
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What are the signs and symptoms of candidiasis?
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*Pruritis
*Dryness *Dysuria *Thick, white, lumpy discharge *Redness, swelling *No foul odor |
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What is the treatment for candidiasis?
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*PO fluconazole
*Lactobacillus, garlic *No underwear to bed *No douching |
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What are the characteristics of trichomaniasis? Signs and symptoms?
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*Caused by Trichomonas vaginitis (an anaerobic unicellular protozoan
*May be asymptomatic *Discharge is yellow/green, frothy, mucopurulent, copious, and malodorous *Dysuria, dyspareunia, pruritis *Cervical petechiae *May have inflammation |
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What is the management for trichomaniasis?
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*Metronidazole 2g once
*Treat male partner too |
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What are the basics about group B streptococci? Risk factors? Treatment?
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*Normal flora in non-pregnant women and 20%-30% of pregnant women
*Associated w/ poor pregnancy outcomes *GBS infections may cause neonatal morbidity/mortality *Risk factors are: pos. culture, premature membrane rupture for 18+ hours, intrapartum fever > 38C *Treatment is penicillin or ampicillin |
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What health problems has IVP been linked to?
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Headaches, GI issues, chronic pain, arthritis, STIs, pelvic pain, substance abuse, depression, PTSD, suicide.
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What are the phases of rape trauma?
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*Acute Phase--Disorientation
*Outward Adjustment Phase *Long-term Phase--Reorganization Phase |
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What is the treatment of choice for gonorrhea?
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Cefixime or ceftriaxone.
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