asynch questions Flashcards
(48 cards)
What is the process through which sex hormones controlling the menstrual cycle are synthesized from cholesterol?
steroidogenesis
Which part of the brain initially releases the gonadotropin-releasing hormone?
hypothalamus
Which hormones does the pituitary gland produce when stimulated by GNRH?
Follicle-stimulating hormone and lutenizing hormone
The withdrawal of which hormone results in menstruation?
progesterone
What is the purpose of the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle?
to produce an ovum
A surge in the levels of the leutenizing hormone is an indicator of this.
ovulation
In the absence of conception, what process does the unfertilized follicle undergo?
leutenization
During which phase of the menstrual cycle does the endometrial tissue develop?
proliferative phase
Variations of normal menstrual patterns are generally results of higher levels of testosterone in the body.
false
Menorrhagia
heavy prolonged menstrual flow
Metomenorrhagia
irregular heavy menstrual bleeding
Polymenorrhea
frequent bleeding
Hypomenorrhea
light bleeding
Metorrhagia
irregular bleeding
polyp
A condition which presents as overgrowth of endometrial glandular tissue
maligancy/ hyperplasia
A condition in which overgrowth of endometrial glands may develop into a precancerous atypical adenmous hyperplasia
Leiomyoma
A condition in which uterine fibroid or fibromuscular benign tumors arise from smooth muscle in the uterine wall
adenomyosis
A condition in which endometrial tissue from the uterus burrows deep into the uterine muscle
amenorrhea
Which of these terms indicates an absence of menstruation?
dysmenorrhea
Which of these terms describes painful abdominal/pelvic cramps or back pain associated with the menstrual cycle?
Which of the options provided below best describes PMS?
Cluster of mild to moderate physical and psychological symptoms that occur during the late luteal phase of menses and resolve with menstruation
Toxic shock syndrome s/s
Fever Hypotension Skin manifestations (sunburn-like rash) Chills Malaise Headache Sore throat Myalgias Fatigue Vomiting Diarrhea Abdominal pain Orthostatic dizziness or syncope
Fever >38.9 °C
Hypotension
Diffuse erythroderma
Desquamation (may be delayed).
Involvement of at least three organ systems (gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, mucous membranes, renal, hepatic, hematologic, central nervous system)
TSS by body system
Gastrointestinal: vomiting or diarrhea at onset of illness
Muscular: severe myalgia or creatinine phosphokinase elevation more than two times the upper normal limit
Mucous membranes: vaginal, oropharyngeal or conjunctival hyperemia
Renal: BUN or serum creatinine more than two times the upper normal limit or pyuria
Hepatic: bilirubin or transaminases more than two times the upper normal limit
Hematologic: platelets <100,000/microL
Central nervous system: disorientation or alterations in consciousness without focal neurologic signs in the absence of fever and hypotension
During the initial 48 hours of TSS patients may develop
diffuse erythroderma, severe watery diarrhea, decreased urine output, cyanosis and edema of the extremities.
