OB/GYN Beckman & Ling Exam 1 || Questions & Answers (Graded A+)

OB/GYN Beckman & Ling Exam 1 || Questions & Answers (Graded A+) OB/GYN Beckman & Ling Exam 1 || Questions & Answers (Graded A+) What is perimenopause? - ANSWER - The transition from menstrual to nonmenstrual life when ovarian function declines, Often lasting 1-2 years before menopause. What are some common S&S of perimenopause? - ANSWER - Increasing menstrual irregularity Hot flashes Nervousness Mood changes Decreased vaginal lubrication Altered libido What does Gravida mean? - ANSWER - # of pregnancies A women who is or has been pregnant. What does para mean? - ANSWER - # of deliveries Define infertility - ANSWER - inability to conceive after 12 months of unprotected sexual intercourse, inability to sustain a pregnancy T or F? Evaluation for infertility is recommended for women >35 y/o who have been unsuccessful after 6 months of attempting. - ANSWER - TRUE primigravida? - ANSWER - a woman who is pregnant for the first time multigravida? - ANSWER - woman who has been pregnant more than once nulligravida? - ANSWER - a woman who has never been pregnant Primipara? - ANSWER - 1st Birth Multipara? - ANSWER - woman who has given birth to two or more children Nullipara? - ANSWER - A women who has never given birth or who has never had a pregnancy progress beyond the gestational age of an abortion What are 3 areas of importance when completing a GYN P/E? - ANSWER - Breast Exam Abdominal Exam Pelvic Exam What is galachtorrhea? - ANSWER - Clear milky nipple discharge that is usually b/l and associated with stimulation or elevated levels of prolactin. What are the two types of specula and what are their differences? - ANSWER - PEDERSON: Narrow, good for nulliparous or menopausal women with narrow vaginas GRAVES: Wider blades, good for multiparous women What is a bimanual exam? - ANSWER - Is performed by inserting two fingers into the vagina and gently palpating the anterior surface of the lower abdomen, done to assess the uterus, and if absent to assess for masses, tenderness or adhesions. Cervical position is often related to uterine position. A Posterior Cervix is often associated with an ___________________ uterus, whereas an Anterior Cervix is often associated with a ________________ uterus