What are the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS)? - ANSWER Mood swings, irri-
tability, anxiety, breast tenderness, bloating, headache, and fatigue.
What are the interventions for preventing PMS? - ANSWER -Regular exercise
-Stress reduction
-Adequate sleep
-Low-sodium diet
What are medications for PMS? - ANSWER NSAIDS for pain, SSRIs for severe symptoms
(PMDD), and oral contraceptives
What are the physiologic changes with menopause? - ANSWER Low estrogen levels, hot
flashes, vaginal dryness, and sleep disturbances.
What is lifestyle & wellness education for pts who have menopause? - ANSWER Weight
bearing excerise (bone health), calcium and vitamin D intake, smoking cessation, heart-
healthy diet, and vaginal lubricants.
Health risks with Menopause: - ANSWER -Osteoporosis
-Cardiovascular disease
-Mood changes
-Sexual health concerns
What are the risk factors for vulvovaginal infections? - ANSWER -Antibiotic use
-Multiple sex partners
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, -Diabetes mellitus
-Pregnancy
-Immunosuppression
What are nursing considerations for vulvovaginal infections? - ANSWER Multiple antifun-
gal treatments may be required, and assess for comorbidities (especially diabetes)
What is the cause/transmission of HPV? - ANSWER Skin-to-skin sexual contact
What is the treatment & education for HPV? - ANSWER -No cure for the virus
-HPV vaccination
-Condom use
What is the risk for HPV? - ANSWER Cervical cancer
What are s/s of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)? - ANSWER -Irregular menses
-Hirsutism
-Acne
-Obesity
What medications are used for the treatment of PCOS? - ANSWER -Metformin: improves
insulin resistance
-Oral contraceptives: regulate menstrual cycles and decrease androgen production
-Progesterone
-Anti-androgens
-Statins
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tability, anxiety, breast tenderness, bloating, headache, and fatigue.
What are the interventions for preventing PMS? - ANSWER -Regular exercise
-Stress reduction
-Adequate sleep
-Low-sodium diet
What are medications for PMS? - ANSWER NSAIDS for pain, SSRIs for severe symptoms
(PMDD), and oral contraceptives
What are the physiologic changes with menopause? - ANSWER Low estrogen levels, hot
flashes, vaginal dryness, and sleep disturbances.
What is lifestyle & wellness education for pts who have menopause? - ANSWER Weight
bearing excerise (bone health), calcium and vitamin D intake, smoking cessation, heart-
healthy diet, and vaginal lubricants.
Health risks with Menopause: - ANSWER -Osteoporosis
-Cardiovascular disease
-Mood changes
-Sexual health concerns
What are the risk factors for vulvovaginal infections? - ANSWER -Antibiotic use
-Multiple sex partners
1
, -Diabetes mellitus
-Pregnancy
-Immunosuppression
What are nursing considerations for vulvovaginal infections? - ANSWER Multiple antifun-
gal treatments may be required, and assess for comorbidities (especially diabetes)
What is the cause/transmission of HPV? - ANSWER Skin-to-skin sexual contact
What is the treatment & education for HPV? - ANSWER -No cure for the virus
-HPV vaccination
-Condom use
What is the risk for HPV? - ANSWER Cervical cancer
What are s/s of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)? - ANSWER -Irregular menses
-Hirsutism
-Acne
-Obesity
What medications are used for the treatment of PCOS? - ANSWER -Metformin: improves
insulin resistance
-Oral contraceptives: regulate menstrual cycles and decrease androgen production
-Progesterone
-Anti-androgens
-Statins
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