Hormone Therapeutics 5 & 6

Question 1

Define Gynaecology.

Answer 1

A study of diseases specific to females i.e. genital tract and breasts.

Question 2

Define Obstetrics.

Question 3

Explain the structure of the female genital tract.

Question 4

Explain the in-depth structure of the vagina.

Question 5

Give examples of common clinical problems associated with the female genital tract.

Question 6

Explain the pathophysiological basis of signs and symptoms relating to the female genital tract.

Question 7

Explain how vaginal discharge occurs.

Answer 7

Disruption to normal flora.

Question 8

What are the types of conditions related to vaginal discharge?

Question 9

Explain the pathogenesis of the Bacterial Vaginosis

Question 10

Explain the pathogenesis of Candida Species.

Question 11

Explain the pathogenesis of Trichomonas Vaginalis.

Question 12

Draw and label the algorithm to determine the cause of the vaginal discharge and when to refer to the GP.

Question 13

What are the main property differences between the types of vaginal discharge?

Question 14

What are the treatment options available for vaginal thrush?

Question 15

Give examples of Azoles.

Question 16

Explain how Azoles produce its effect.

Question 17

What are some common side effects of Azoles?

Question 18

Explain the main uses of each Azole preparation.

Question 19

What advice is given to patients with vaginal thrush?

Question 20

What are the treatment options available for Bacterial Vaginosis and Trichomonas Vaginalis?

Question 21

Explain the mechanism of action of Metronidazole.

Question 22

What does PCOS stand for?

Answer 22

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Question 23

What is polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)?

Question 24

What are the contributing factors to PCOS?

Question 25

What is the hormone profile of PCOS?

Question 26

Explain the diagnostic process of PCOS.

Question 27

Explain the pathogenesis of PCOS.

Question 28

What are the symptoms of PCOS?

Question 29

What are the treatment options for PCOS?

Question 30

Explain the mechanism of action on Clomifene.

Question 31

Explain the mechanism of action of Danazol.

Question 32

Give examples of Gonadotropin receptor agonists.

Question 33

Explain the properties of Leuprolide and Nafarelin.

Question 34

How are Gonadotropin receptor agonists administered?

Question 35

What are the common side effects of Gondotropin receptors agonists?

Question 36

Give examples of steroidal anti-antidrogens.

Question 37

Explain the mechanism of action of Spironolactone.

Question 38

Explain the mechanism of action of Cyproterone.

Question 39

When are COC’s used for PCOS?

Question 40

What is endometriosis?

Question 41

What are the common symptoms associated with endometriosis?

Question 42

What are the 3 theories associated with endometriosis?

Question 43

What do each of the endometriosis theories suggest?

Question 44

Explain the diagnostic process of Endometriosis.

Question 45

What are the signs and symptoms of Endometriosis?

Question 46

Explain the management process of Endometriosis.

Question 47

What are Fibroids?

Question 48

How are Fibroids identified?

Question 49

Draw and label the diagram of fibroids.

Question 50

What treatment options are there available for women who desire fertility?

Question 51

What treatment options are there available for women who do not desire fertility?

Question 52

What are the main causes of heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB)?

Question 53

What are the risk factors associated with heavy menstrual bleeding?

Question 54

What investigations do you need to consider for HMB?

Question 55

What pharmaceutical treatment options are available for patients with HMB?

Question 56

What are prescribing considerations are required for HMB?

Question 57

State the ways you can manage a patient with HMB via surgery.

Question 58

What is Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)?

Question 59

Draw and label the diagram associated with PID.

Question 60

What are the risk factors associated with PID?

Question 61

What are the symptoms of PID?

Question 62

What are the clinical features of PID?

Question 63

Explain the diagnostic process of PID.

Question 64

Explain the differential diagnosis of PID.

Question 65

What investigations do you need to consider for suspected PID?

Question 66

Explain the management process of PID.

Question 67

When would it be appropriate to admit a patient for IV treatment for managing PID?

Question 68

What are the treatment options for PID?

Question 69

Explain the after care and patient education processes for PID.

Question 70

Draw and label diagram representing the pregnancy stages.

Question 71

What are the common clinical problems associated with breast disease?