Endometriosis Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Table of Contents: SECTION I General Obstetrics and Gynecology Chapter 1 Women’s Health Examination and Women’s Health Care Management Chapter 2 The Obstetrician–Gynecologist’s Role in Screening and Preventive Care Chapter 3 Ethics, Liability, and Patient Safety in Obstetrics and Gynecology Chapter 4 Embryology and Anatomy SECTION II Obstetrics Chapter 5 Maternal–Fetal Physiology Chapter 6 Preconception and Antepartum Care Chapter 7 Genetics and Genetic Disorders in ...

Endometriosis - Answer-Presence of endometrial tissue outside the endometrial cavity - anywhere in the body Most common sites for endometriosis - Answer-- ovary (endometrioma) - Pelvic peritoneum Cause of sx in Endometriosis - Answer-- disruption of normal tissue - fibrosis & adhesions - severe inflammation - severity of sx does not correlate w/severity of physical findings Most common reason for hospitalization of women in repro age group - Answer-Endometriosis S/sx of Endometri...

Endometriosis - Answer-is a chronic disease marked by the presence of endometrial tissue (glands and stroma) outside the endo- metrial cavity. Endometrial tissue can be found anywhere in the body, - Answer-but the most common sites are the ovary and the pelvic peritoneum including the anterior and posterior cul de sacs. Endometriosis in the ovary appears as a cystic collection known as an endometrioma. - Answer-Other common sites include the most dependent parts of the pelvis such as the p...

define endometriosis - Answer-o Presence of endometrial glands and stroma tissue outside of the uterine cavity What % of women of reproductive age are affected - Answer-o Estimated 5 to 10% What is the primary focus of investigation and treatment - Answer-o Resolution of the presenting symptoms o Secondary focus: long term management plan What are the risk factors for developing endometriosis - Answer-o First degree relative with endometriosis (increases risk 3 to 10 times) o Reproduc...

Test Bank For Current Diagnosis & Treatment Obstetrics & Gynecology 12th Edition By Alan H. DeCherney; Ashley S. Roman; Lauren Nathan; Neri Laufer 3905, 0 . 3912, 9 1. Anatomy of the Female Reproductive System 2. Embryology of the Urogenital System & Congenital Anomalies of the Genital Tract 3. Genetic Disorders & Sex Chromosome Abnormalities 4. Physiology of Reproduction in Women 5. The Breast 6. Normal Pregnancy & Prenatal Care 7. Normal & Abnormal Labor & Delivery 8. M...

Maternal Newborn Assessment 1. A nurse is performing a vaginal exam on a client who is in active labor. The nurse notes the umbilical cord protruding through the cervix. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Administer oxytocin to the client via intravenous infusion. Apply oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula. Prepare for insertion of an intrauterine pressure catheter. Assist the client into the knee-chest position. 2. A nurse is assessing a newborn who is 48 hr old and is...

Introduction - Answer-Endometriosis is defined as the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus, which induces a chronic, inflammatory reaction . While some women with endometriosis can experience painful symptoms and/or infertility, others have no symptoms at all. The exact prevalence of endometriosis is unknown but estimates range from 2 to 10% of women of reproductive age, to 50% of infertile women Which symptoms are associated with or predictive of the diagnosis of en...

Exercising for prolong periods without adequate rest would cause a(n): A. buildup of lactic acid. B. increase in blood sugar. C. increases atrophy. D. loss of minerals in bon - ANSWERA. buildup of lactic acid. 2. Regular exercise and training will: A. cause lactic acid. B. improve muscle tone. C. antagonize circulation. D. reduce muscle efficiency. - ANSWERB. improve muscle tone. 3. Joe lifts weights daily. He has a bulging through a weak abdominal muscle. What is his d...

Rebecca Hall reports that _________ percent of infertility patients have endometriosis, making it a major factor in: - Answer-1. 30-40 2. infertility The ultrasound appearances of enometriosis and PID are: - Answer-very similar and tend to overlap How can you distinguish between endometriosis and PID? - Answer-clinical history and laboratory data; PID is usually associated with chlamydia and gonnorihea What is endometriosis? - Answer-Growth of endometrial tissue outside of uterus Wh...

Endometriosis: Background categorization - Answer-Chronic Gynecological Disorder -Chronic Pelvic Pain -Infertility What is Endometriosis? def cat. as what type of condition? - Answer-Presence of endometrial cells and stroma outside of the endometrial cavity -Pelvic cavity -Ovaries -Uterosacral ligaments -Pouch of Douglas/ posterior cul-de-sac <-- btw uterus and rectum -Distant sites Chronic inflammatory disorder How common is endometriosis? age most seen? genetics...