(VNSG 1409) Reproductive Unit Notes/Worksheet VNSG
1409 Repro Spring 2025 Questions With Complete Solutions
► Glucophage/metformin (drug of choice) Correct Answers
side effects...
GI difficulties
► Review breast cancer prevention. Correct Answers
◙ hypertrophy:hyper—too much + trophy—nourishment
(growth)
◙ laparotomy:laparo(o)—abdominal wall + tomy—cutting
◙ marsupialization marsupial—pouch + ization—process
ofmakingdermoid:derm—skin + oid—formteratoma:terat—
monster + oma—growth Correct Answers Fibroid tumors, or
leiomyomas(plural form isleiomyomata), are benign tumors
made up of endometrial cells that have implanted on or within
the walls of the uterus.These can grow very large and may cause
,pain or menstrual disorders, exert pressure on the bladder or
bowel, cause necrosis because of pressure on the blood supply to
tissues, and interfere with fertility. Although the exact cause is
unknown, heredity and hormones play a role.
Agenesis of structures means that they never developed. Correct
Answers Hypoplasia of reproductive tract portions means that
they are underdeveloped.
Amenorrhea - an abnormal absence of menstruation.
Hypermenorrhea - is the medical term for menstrual periods
with abnormally heavy or prolonged bleeding
Hypomenorrhea - or hypomenorrhoea, also known as short or
scanty periods, is extremely light menstrual blood flow Correct
Answers Menometrorrhagia - is a condition in which prolonged
or excessive uterine bleeding occurs irregularly and more
frequently than normal. It is thus a combination of metrorrhagia
and menorrhagia.
Benign Growths Correct Answers Fibroids/Leiomyomata
Polyps Cysts Bartholin's Dermoid
birth control pills can help with the stabilization of hormones
Correct Answers
Cervical Cancer
◙ Risk Factors
Early Sexual Activity Multiple Sex Partners Several
Pregnancies Smoking HPV HSV-II
◙ Signs and Symptoms
, Serosanguinous Discharge May be Asymptomatic Correct
Answers ◙ Diagnosis
Pap Smear Schiller's Test Biopsy
◙ Interventions Cryotherapy Laser Therapy Surgical Excision
Hysterectomy Radiation Implant Chemotherapy
Condylomata (HPV)
◙ Genital Warts Diagnosis Colposcopy Biopsy
◙ Interventions Cryotherapy Electrocautery Topical Agents
Interferon Therapy Correct Answers ◙ Condylomata HPV
Risk for Cervical Cancer Gardasil Vaccine
◙ Reporting of STDs
Requirements Vary by State or Province Include Notification of
Contacts
Condylomatous lesions, Correct Answers ...although readily
diagnosed on the vulva, are often missed in the vagina and on
the cervix by clinical examination alone. The lesions are,
however, quite common and may be misdiagnosed as mild
dysplasia by cytology, colposcopy and even tissue examination.
Culdoscopies may be done to access the area at the backof the
uterus. A culdotomy, which is an incision into theupper
posterior portion of the vagina, is necessary to insertthe cannula.
A culdocentesis, which is the removal of fluidfrom the cul-de-
sac of Douglas, may be done during a cul-doscopy. Correct
Answers Aftercare is much the same as for a laparoscopy.The
patient should be informed that a small amount of vagi-nal
spotting may be expected from the incision but that
heavy,purulent, or foul-smelling discharge should be reported
be-cause it could indicate infection.
1409 Repro Spring 2025 Questions With Complete Solutions
► Glucophage/metformin (drug of choice) Correct Answers
side effects...
GI difficulties
► Review breast cancer prevention. Correct Answers
◙ hypertrophy:hyper—too much + trophy—nourishment
(growth)
◙ laparotomy:laparo(o)—abdominal wall + tomy—cutting
◙ marsupialization marsupial—pouch + ization—process
ofmakingdermoid:derm—skin + oid—formteratoma:terat—
monster + oma—growth Correct Answers Fibroid tumors, or
leiomyomas(plural form isleiomyomata), are benign tumors
made up of endometrial cells that have implanted on or within
the walls of the uterus.These can grow very large and may cause
,pain or menstrual disorders, exert pressure on the bladder or
bowel, cause necrosis because of pressure on the blood supply to
tissues, and interfere with fertility. Although the exact cause is
unknown, heredity and hormones play a role.
Agenesis of structures means that they never developed. Correct
Answers Hypoplasia of reproductive tract portions means that
they are underdeveloped.
Amenorrhea - an abnormal absence of menstruation.
Hypermenorrhea - is the medical term for menstrual periods
with abnormally heavy or prolonged bleeding
Hypomenorrhea - or hypomenorrhoea, also known as short or
scanty periods, is extremely light menstrual blood flow Correct
Answers Menometrorrhagia - is a condition in which prolonged
or excessive uterine bleeding occurs irregularly and more
frequently than normal. It is thus a combination of metrorrhagia
and menorrhagia.
Benign Growths Correct Answers Fibroids/Leiomyomata
Polyps Cysts Bartholin's Dermoid
birth control pills can help with the stabilization of hormones
Correct Answers
Cervical Cancer
◙ Risk Factors
Early Sexual Activity Multiple Sex Partners Several
Pregnancies Smoking HPV HSV-II
◙ Signs and Symptoms
, Serosanguinous Discharge May be Asymptomatic Correct
Answers ◙ Diagnosis
Pap Smear Schiller's Test Biopsy
◙ Interventions Cryotherapy Laser Therapy Surgical Excision
Hysterectomy Radiation Implant Chemotherapy
Condylomata (HPV)
◙ Genital Warts Diagnosis Colposcopy Biopsy
◙ Interventions Cryotherapy Electrocautery Topical Agents
Interferon Therapy Correct Answers ◙ Condylomata HPV
Risk for Cervical Cancer Gardasil Vaccine
◙ Reporting of STDs
Requirements Vary by State or Province Include Notification of
Contacts
Condylomatous lesions, Correct Answers ...although readily
diagnosed on the vulva, are often missed in the vagina and on
the cervix by clinical examination alone. The lesions are,
however, quite common and may be misdiagnosed as mild
dysplasia by cytology, colposcopy and even tissue examination.
Culdoscopies may be done to access the area at the backof the
uterus. A culdotomy, which is an incision into theupper
posterior portion of the vagina, is necessary to insertthe cannula.
A culdocentesis, which is the removal of fluidfrom the cul-de-
sac of Douglas, may be done during a cul-doscopy. Correct
Answers Aftercare is much the same as for a laparoscopy.The
patient should be informed that a small amount of vagi-nal
spotting may be expected from the incision but that
heavy,purulent, or foul-smelling discharge should be reported
be-cause it could indicate infection.
