exam 5 Flashcards
(75 cards)
excessive urination at night is called
nocturia
inflammation of the testis, often secondary to UTIs, testicular pain and swelling
orchitis
most frequently diagnosed visceral malignancy in american men, urinary obstruction. dysuria, hematuria, difficulty initiating or continuing urine stream, decreases urine stream, can met to lungs, liver
prostate cancer
palpable lump or nodule is most common presenting sign typically not painful; 6 types. most common malignancy of females in US, most benigns in ducts, early detection w monthly self exam, mammography
breast cancer
estrogen dependent disorder- presence of (lining of uterus) outside of uterus; uterus sheds blood up into body. blood cannot drain out of body- pockets of blood (chocolate cysts); NO CURE
endometriosis
chronic pelvic pain, several causes; hypertonus or weakness, laxity in endopelvic fascia; often poorly understood and no obvious cause for pain
Pelvic floor disease
most common benign neoplasm of breast; estrogen induced
solitary lesions(non-tender, round, firm).
fibroadenoma
abnormal twisting of spermatic cord as testis rotates within tunica vaginalis; surgical emergency; associated with congenital abnormalities; abrupt onset of scrotal pain and swelling
testicular torsion
implantation of fertilized ovum outside the uterine cavity (fallopian most common), amenorrhea or irregular bleeding and spotting, nonspecific quadrant or back pain, life threatening
ectopic pregnancy
age related non malignant enlargement of prostate gland; restricts urine flow- decreases caliber and force or urine stream, difficulty initiating urination, nocturia
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
second most common female urogenital cancer. most lethal.
-poor outcome due to difficult diagnosis, most asymptomatic or vague symptoms (abdominal bloating, flatulence, fatigue, malaise, gastritis, etc)
ovarian cancer
AKA impotence, inability to achieve, emotional distress and depression, satisfactory sexual performance
Erectile dysfunction
pain, urinary dysfunction, fever, urethral discharge, unilateral scrotal pain, local scrotal erythema and swelling
epididymis
multiple disorders that cause pelvic discomfort, inflammation of prostate gland; highest among men in 40s, urinary frequency, dysuria, pain in low back and groin.
prostitis
herniation of rectum into the vagina, forming a pouch int he intestine; result of pelvic floor relaxation or overstretching.
rectocele
enlargement of testis with diffuse testicular pain, swelling, hardness or some combo of these, malignancy of cells in one or both testicles
testicular cancer
permanent cessation of menses, end of reproduction potential, accompanied by reduced estrogen levels, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, fatigue, anxiety, sleep disturbances, memory loss, reduced libido, mood swings, irritability
menopause
herniation of urinary bladder into vagina: result of pelvic floor relaxation or structural overstretching of pelvis.
cystocele
largely preventable disease- preventably sexual practices, screening, vaccine. Primary cause: transfer of HPV.
-most common STD in the US. asymptotic at first, advance disease present before abnormal bleeding occurs.
cervical cancer
infection and inflammation of female upper genital tract; variety of conditions and any inflammatory condition, affecting female reproductive organs.
can cause infertility, chronic pain, ectopic pregnancy.
s/s: often asymptomatic, can have vaginal bleeding and discharge and burning during urination
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
bulging of uterus into the vagina, result of pelvic floor relaxation or structural overstretching of pelvic musculature or ligamentous structures.
uterine prolapse
most drugs used for what are required to take 3-4 weeks before a true mood elevating effect is perceived.
drugs used to treat depression
post traumatic stress disorder symptoms begin at what point after exposure to and extreme traumatic event?
3 months
Normal body mass index (BMI)
19-25
lower than 18.5 underweight
higher than 26 overweight
