CH. 22 GYNECOLOGIC EMERGENCIES

Question 1

absence of menstruation

Answer 1

amenorrhea

Question 2

an overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina, characterized by itching, burning or pain, and possibly a fishy smelling discharge

Answer 2

bacterial vaginosis

Question 3

the glands that secrete mucus for sexual lubrication

Answer 3

bartholin glands

Question 4

the narrowest portion (lower third of neck) of the uterus that opens into the vagina

Answer 4

cervix

Question 5

a highly contagious sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacteria Haemophilus ducreyi, which causes painful sores like ulcers, usually of the genitals

Answer 5

chancroid

Question 6

a sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis

Answer 6

chlamydia

Question 7

a small, cylindrical mass of erectile tissue and nerves located at the anterior junction of the labia minora similar to the glans penis of the male

Answer 7

clitoris

Question 8

a device used to prevent pregnancy

Answer 8

contraceptive disease

Question 9

a herpesvirus that can produce the symptoms of prolonged high fever, chills, headache, malaise, extreme fatigue and an enlarged spleen

Answer 9

cytomegalovirus (CMV)

Question 10

abnormal vaginal bleeding that is irregular and is not caused by pregnancy, tumor, or infection

Answer 10

dysfunctional uterine bleeding

Question 11

painful menstruation

Answer 11

dysmenorrhea

Question 12

a drug officially named methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) that is sometimes used to facilitate date rape; a methamphetamine derivative with hallucinogenic properties and with street names such as XTC, Adam, X, lover’s speed and clarity

Answer 12

ecstasy

Question 13

a pregnancy in which the ovum implants somewhere other than the uterine endometrium

Answer 13

ectopic pregnancy

Question 14

a condition in which endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus

Answer 14

endometriosis

Question 15

an inflammation of the endometrium that often is associated with bacterial infection

Answer 15

endometritis

Question 16

the inner mucous membrane of the uterus

Answer 16

endometrium

Question 17

the anatomic structure that connects each ovary with the uterus and provides a passageway for the ova

Answer 17

fallopian tube

Question 18

a drug used to facilitate date rape; is colorless with a salty taste disguised when mixed with a drink; called Georgia home boy, grievous bodily harm, easy lay, G, scoop, liquid x, soap and salty water

Answer 18

gamma-hydroybutyric acid (GHB)

Question 19

an infection caused by a bacterium that normally resides in the genital area in women but that can cause infection if the bacteria become too numerous; signs and symptoms include a vaginal odor that may be fishy, itching, irritation, and possibly a smooth thin sticky white or gray discharge

Answer 19

Gardnerella vaginitis

Question 20

an infection of the genitals buttocks, or anal area caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) which can cause sores of the genitals, mouth or lips

Answer 20

genital herpes

Question 21

warts caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted disease and also called condylomata acuminata or venereal warts

Answer 21

genital warts

Question 22

an STD caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae

Answer 22

gonorrhea

Question 23

a term used to describe the number of times a woman has been pregnant

Answer 23

gravida

Question 24

blood in the peritoneal cavity

Answer 24

hemoperitoneum

Question 25

a membrane that protects the vaginal orifice before first intercourse

Answer 25

hymen

Question 26

menstrual blood flow that lasts several days longer than it should or flow that is abnormally excessive

Answer 26

hypermenorrhea

Question 27

a situation in which the hymen completely covers the vaginal orifice

Answer 27

imperforate hymen

Question 28

a drug used for date rape and is marketed as a veterinary anesthetic; names include special K, vitamin K, cat Valium, and Fort Dodge

Answer 28

ketamine hydrochloride

Question 29

outer fleshy lips covered with pubic hair that protect the vagina

Answer 29

labia majora

Question 30

inner fleshy lips devoid of pubic hair that protect the vagina

Answer 30

labia minora

Question 31

the beginning phase of a woman's life cycle of menstruation

Answer 31

menarche

Question 32

the ending phase of a woman's life cycle of menstruation

Answer 32

menopause

Question 33

the entire monthly cycle of menstruation from start to finish

Answer 33

menstrual cycle

Question 34

monthly flow of blood

Answer 34

menstruation

Question 35

irregular but frequent vaginal bleeding

Answer 35

metrorrhagia

Question 36

a rounded pad of fatty tissue that overlies the symphysis pubis and is anterior to the urethral and vaginal openings

Answer 36

mons pubis

Question 37

the precursor to a mature egg

Answer 37

oocyte

Question 38

a fluid fulled sac that forms on or within an ovary

Answer 38

ovarian cyst

Question 39

a painful condition in which the ovary becomes twisted

Answer 39

ovarian torsion

Question 40

a female reproductive organ that produces an oocyte (ovum) that if fertilized will develop into a fetus

Answer 40

ovary

Question 41

a term used to describe the number of times a woman has delivered a viable newborn

Answer 41

para

Question 42

an infection of the female upper organs of reproduction specifically the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubules

Answer 42

pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

Question 43

the area between the vaginal opening and the anus

Answer 43

perineum

Question 44

menstrual blood flow that occurs more often than a 24 day interval

Answer 44

polymenorrhea

Question 45

a cluster of all or some of the troubling symptoms that occur during a woman's menstrual phase that can include fluid retention, breast pain, and tenderness, headache, severe cramping, and emotional changes, including agitation, irritability, depression and anger

Answer 45

premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

Question 46

in the anatomy of the female genitalia, a layer of skin directly above the clitoris

Answer 46

prepuce

Question 47

a condition in which the uterus moves or drops into the vagina due to weakened pelvic muscles and connective tissues

Answer 47

prolapsed uterus

Question 48

the first phase of the uterine cycle and marks the time after menstruation and before the next ovulation occurs. the uterine lining increases in thickness in preparation to receive a fertilized oocyte

Answer 48

proliferative phase

Question 49

the female external genitalia

Answer 49

pudendum

Question 50

sexual intercourse inflicted forcibly on another person against the person's will

Answer 50

rape

Question 51

a benzodiazepine used to facilitate date rape and can create memory loss; street names include roofies, roof, roachies, rocha, and Mexican Valium

Answer 51

rohypnol

Question 52

a fluid filled sac within the ovary that bursts from internal pressure

Answer 52

ruptured ovarian cyst

Question 53

the second phase of the uterine cycle and is the time after ovulation until menstruation and occurs when the oocyte is not fertilized

Answer 53

secretory phase

Question 54

an attack against a person that is sexual in nature, called rape

Answer 54

sexual assault

Question 55

an STD caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, which manifests in threes stages: primary, secondary and late and is transmitted through direct contact with open sores

Answer 55

syphilis

Question 56

a form of septic shock used by streptococcus pyogenes (group A strep) or Staphylococcus aureus, initial symptoms include syncope, myalgia, diarrhea, vomiting, headache, fever and sore throat

Answer 56

toxic shock syndrome (TSS)

Question 57

a parasitic infection

Answer 57

trichomoniasis

Question 58

an infectious mass growing within the ovaries and fallopian tubules

Answer 58

tuba-ovarian abscess

Question 59

the muscular organ where the fetus grows and called the womb. It is found between the urinary bladder and rectum

Answer 59

uterus

Question 60

the lower portion of the birth canal, and serves as the passage for menstrual flow and receptacle of the penis during sexual intercourse

Answer 60

vagina

Question 61

bleeding from the vagina

Answer 61

vaginal bleeding

Question 62

an infection caused by the fungus, Candida albicans, in which fungi overpopulate the vagina

Answer 62

vaginal yeast infection

Question 63

an inflammation of the vagina that is caused by an infection

Answer 63

vaginitis

Question 64

a cleft between the labia minora, where the urethral opening (orifice), the vaginal opening (orifice) and the hymen are located

Answer 64

vestibule

Question 65

an inflammation of the external vulva

Answer 65

vulvovaginitis