Chapter 24- Gynecologic Emergencies

Question 1

pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

Answer 1

an infection of the upper female reproductive organs that occurs almost exclusively in sexually active women, caused by organisms entering vagina during sexual activity

Question 2

symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease

Answer 2

Generalized lower abdominal pain
Abnormal and often foul-smelling vaginal discharge
Increased pain during sexual intercourse
Fever
General malaise
Nausea and vomiting

Question 3

symptoms of chlamydia

Answer 3

Lower abdominal pain
Low back pain
Nausea
Fever
Pain during sexual intercourse
Bleeding between menstrual periods

Question 4

bacterial vaginosis

Answer 4

normal bacteria in the vagina being replaced by overgrowth of other bacterial forms

Question 5

symptoms of bacterial vaginosis

Answer 5

Itching
Burning
Pain
“Fishy” foul smelling discharge
Pregnant women with BV may have premature babies or babies born with low birth weight

Question 6

symptoms of gonorrhea

Answer 6

Usually more severe in men
Appear 2-10 days after exposure
Painful urination, with associated burning or itching
Yellowish or bloody discharge, usually with foul odor
Blood associated with vaginal sexual intercourse
Crampin and abdominal pain
Nausea and vomiting
Bleeding between menstrual periods