Women's Health Questions With Verified Answers

Which form of vulvovaginal inflammation is most characterized by fishy, foul smelling vaginal odor? A. Candidiasis B. Bacterial vaginosis C. Chlamydia D. Trichomoniasis -ANSWER - B. Bacterial vaginosis - the key to answering this question is realizing that it is asking most characterized On vaginal exam of a 23 year old African American female you note vaginal erythema, malodorous, frothy yellowish, green discharge. The patient c/o pruritis and dyspareunia. The nurse practitioner would order therapy based on what diagnosis? A. Bacterial Vaginosis B. Candidiasis C. Gonorrhea D. Trichomonas -ANSWER - D. Trichomonas: Frothy with yellow green discharge and a fishy odor Which of these best depicts the site of most breast tumors in women? A. Lower outer quadrant B. Tail of spence C. Upper outer corner D. Axilla -ANSWER - C. Upper outer corner A 72 year old patient presents for her annual physical exam. She states thatshe has never had an abnormal pap smear or mammogram and adds, "I really don't want to do all that stuff anymore unless you think it is really necessary". You note in her chart that indeed, she has always had a normal pap smear and mammogram. Thus based on the latest national guidelines what would you order for this visit? A. Pap Smear B. Mammogram C. Both D. Neither -ANSWER - B. Mammogram. Current national guidelines recommend a Pap smear until age 65 if normal and mammograms until 75 unless abnormal