Nurs 522 Exam – Questions With Verified Solutions
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What is primary dysmenorrhea? A common condition resulting from prostaglandins
causing pelvic pain, often starting before menses and
resolving after the second menstrual day.
What are prostaglandin inhibitors used They are used to alleviate pain associated with
for? dysmenorrhea.
What is the typical age range for Menarche typically occurs 2-3 years after the
menarche? appearance of breast buds, usually between ages 10-
15.
Define amenorrhea. The absence of menstruation.
,What is the significance of precocious It is defined as the onset of puberty before age 8 in
puberty? girls.
What are common benign breast Conditions such as mastalgia, mastitis, and breast
diseases? abscess.
What is the primary concern of breast Early detection and prevention strategies.
cancer screening?
What are the main types of Cervical, ovarian, uterine, vulvar, and vaginal cancers.
gynecological cancers?
What is endometriosis? A condition where tissue similar to the lining of the
uterus grows outside the uterus, causing pain and
other symptoms.
What is polycystic ovary syndrome An endocrine disorder characterized by irregular
(PCOS)? menstrual cycles, excess androgen levels, and
polycystic ovaries.
What are vasomotor symptoms? Symptoms related to menopause, such as hot flashes
and night sweats.
What is vulvodynia? Chronic vulvar pain lasting 3 months or more without
an identifiable cause.
What is lichen sclerosus? An autoimmune condition affecting the vulva,
characterized by white, thin skin and a risk of
squamous cell carcinoma.
,What is the first-line treatment for Warm compresses and, if infected, incision and
Bartholin duct cysts? drainage (I&D) with a Word catheter.
What is the main treatment for high- Excision is preferred to assess for invasion.
grade vulvar squamous intraepithelial
lesions (HSIL)?
What are the common symptoms of Persistent itching, mass, bleeding, and color changes.
vulvar cancer?
What is the role of HPV in High-risk HPV types 16 and 18 are associated with
gynecological cancers? cervical, vaginal, and vulvar dysplasia.
What is the management for vaginal Low-grade VAIN is observed, while high-grade
intraepithelial neoplasia (VAIN)? requires laser, excision, or topical treatments.
What is the significance of the levator It provides pelvic floor support, and damage can lead
ani complex? to prolapse and incontinence.
What is the typical treatment for lichen High to medium potency topical steroids and
planus? calcineurin inhibitors if refractory.
What is the primary concern with It is often associated with HPV and requires biopsy of
vulvar squamous cell carcinoma? suspicious lesions.
What is the management for Includes pelvic floor physical therapy, cognitive
vulvodynia? behavioral therapy, and neuropathic medications.
What are the common causes of Hormonal imbalances, fibroids, polyps, and other
dysfunctional uterine bleeding? gynecological disorders.
, What is the treatment for lichen Breaking the itch-scratch cycle with steroids,
simplex chronicus? antihistamines, and addressing irritants.
What is the typical presentation of a A cyst that may become infected, causing pain and
Bartholin duct cyst? requiring drainage.
What is the role of self-care strategies They are essential for managing symptoms and
in women's reproductive health? promoting overall reproductive health.
What are the common symptoms of Mood swings, fatigue, headaches, and changes in
premenstrual syndrome (PMS)? appetite.
What is the importance of screening It helps in early detection and significantly reduces
for cervical cancer? mortality rates.
What is the management for toxic Immediate medical attention, often requiring
shock syndrome? hospitalization and antibiotic treatment.
What causes the pain in primary Progesterone withdrawal leads to increased
dysmenorrhea? prostaglandins, causing uterine hypercontractility and
ischemia.
What percentage of individuals Up to 90% experience some menstrual pain.
experience menstrual pain?
What are common associated Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, headache, and
symptoms of dysmenorrhea? lightheadedness.
What is a red flag symptom for Dysmenorrhea beginning at menarche, which may
dysmenorrhea? indicate an obstructive Müllerian anomaly.
What are common secondary causes Endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibroids, cervical
of dysmenorrhea? stenosis, and obstructive genital tract anomalies.
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Terms in this set (319)
What is primary dysmenorrhea? A common condition resulting from prostaglandins
causing pelvic pain, often starting before menses and
resolving after the second menstrual day.
What are prostaglandin inhibitors used They are used to alleviate pain associated with
for? dysmenorrhea.
What is the typical age range for Menarche typically occurs 2-3 years after the
menarche? appearance of breast buds, usually between ages 10-
15.
Define amenorrhea. The absence of menstruation.
,What is the significance of precocious It is defined as the onset of puberty before age 8 in
puberty? girls.
What are common benign breast Conditions such as mastalgia, mastitis, and breast
diseases? abscess.
What is the primary concern of breast Early detection and prevention strategies.
cancer screening?
What are the main types of Cervical, ovarian, uterine, vulvar, and vaginal cancers.
gynecological cancers?
What is endometriosis? A condition where tissue similar to the lining of the
uterus grows outside the uterus, causing pain and
other symptoms.
What is polycystic ovary syndrome An endocrine disorder characterized by irregular
(PCOS)? menstrual cycles, excess androgen levels, and
polycystic ovaries.
What are vasomotor symptoms? Symptoms related to menopause, such as hot flashes
and night sweats.
What is vulvodynia? Chronic vulvar pain lasting 3 months or more without
an identifiable cause.
What is lichen sclerosus? An autoimmune condition affecting the vulva,
characterized by white, thin skin and a risk of
squamous cell carcinoma.
,What is the first-line treatment for Warm compresses and, if infected, incision and
Bartholin duct cysts? drainage (I&D) with a Word catheter.
What is the main treatment for high- Excision is preferred to assess for invasion.
grade vulvar squamous intraepithelial
lesions (HSIL)?
What are the common symptoms of Persistent itching, mass, bleeding, and color changes.
vulvar cancer?
What is the role of HPV in High-risk HPV types 16 and 18 are associated with
gynecological cancers? cervical, vaginal, and vulvar dysplasia.
What is the management for vaginal Low-grade VAIN is observed, while high-grade
intraepithelial neoplasia (VAIN)? requires laser, excision, or topical treatments.
What is the significance of the levator It provides pelvic floor support, and damage can lead
ani complex? to prolapse and incontinence.
What is the typical treatment for lichen High to medium potency topical steroids and
planus? calcineurin inhibitors if refractory.
What is the primary concern with It is often associated with HPV and requires biopsy of
vulvar squamous cell carcinoma? suspicious lesions.
What is the management for Includes pelvic floor physical therapy, cognitive
vulvodynia? behavioral therapy, and neuropathic medications.
What are the common causes of Hormonal imbalances, fibroids, polyps, and other
dysfunctional uterine bleeding? gynecological disorders.
, What is the treatment for lichen Breaking the itch-scratch cycle with steroids,
simplex chronicus? antihistamines, and addressing irritants.
What is the typical presentation of a A cyst that may become infected, causing pain and
Bartholin duct cyst? requiring drainage.
What is the role of self-care strategies They are essential for managing symptoms and
in women's reproductive health? promoting overall reproductive health.
What are the common symptoms of Mood swings, fatigue, headaches, and changes in
premenstrual syndrome (PMS)? appetite.
What is the importance of screening It helps in early detection and significantly reduces
for cervical cancer? mortality rates.
What is the management for toxic Immediate medical attention, often requiring
shock syndrome? hospitalization and antibiotic treatment.
What causes the pain in primary Progesterone withdrawal leads to increased
dysmenorrhea? prostaglandins, causing uterine hypercontractility and
ischemia.
What percentage of individuals Up to 90% experience some menstrual pain.
experience menstrual pain?
What are common associated Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, headache, and
symptoms of dysmenorrhea? lightheadedness.
What is a red flag symptom for Dysmenorrhea beginning at menarche, which may
dysmenorrhea? indicate an obstructive Müllerian anomaly.
What are common secondary causes Endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibroids, cervical
of dysmenorrhea? stenosis, and obstructive genital tract anomalies.
