Female Reproductive AND Genital Problems Comprehensive EXAM Questions and Answers Verified Solutions Latest Update

Female Reproductive AND Genital
Problems
EXAM Questions and Answers
Verified Solutions Latest Update


Question:

E&P: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.

Answer:
Inflammatory condition of the pelvic cavity > May involve uterus, fallopian tubes
(salpingitis), ovaries (oophoritis), pelvic peritoneum -- > Often result of untreated
cervicitis > Most commonly caused by sexual transmission (ie, Chlamydia or
Gonococcal) > Usually caused by bacteria, may be from virus, fungus, or parasite >
Other causes: endometrial biopsy, IUD, surgical abortion


Question:

Clinical S&S: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.

Answer:
> Lower abdominal pain > Vaginal discharge > Fever, chills > Dyspareunia: *painful
intercourse* > Tenderness after menses


Question:

Complications: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.

Answer:
> Septic Shock > Fitz-Hugh-Curtis Syndrome > Ectopic Pregnancy > Infertility >
Chronic Pelvic Pain

, Question:

Fitz-Hugh-Curtis Syndrome.

Answer:
Occurs when pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) spreads to the liver and causes acute
perihepatitis -- The pt. will present symptoms of pain in their right upper quadrant but
LFTs will be normal


Question:

Collaborative Care: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.

Answer:
> Broad-spectrum antibiotics (Cefoxitin)


Question:

Endometriosis.

Answer:
Presence of normal endometrial tissue in sites outside of the endometrial cavity > 7%
of women of reproductive age -- Typical client w/ endometriosis: late 20's, early 30's,
white, never had full-term pregnancy -- Etiology not well understood; many theories


Question:

Common Sites for Endometriosis.

Answer:
1. Peritoneum


Question:

Sigmoid Colon


Question:

Uterosacral Ligaments


Question:

Cervix


Question:

Bladder