Reproductive System Flashcards
Signs and symptoms which may be associated with PID (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease) include:
1. pelvic tenderness.
2. elevated white blood count.
3. nausea.
1 and 2 only
1, 2, and 3
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2, and 3
pelvic tenderness.
elevated white blood count.
nausea.
PID- bacterial infection of the upper female reproductive system
The most common malignancy of the uterus is:
Leiomyoma
Endometrial carcinoma
Fibroadenoma
Endometriosis
Endometrial carcinoma
Leiomyoma (Uterine Fibroids)- Develop from an overgrowth of the uterine muscle tissue
Fibroadenoma- a benign palpable lump that could develop in the breast.
Endometriosis- multiple cystic masses that are present outside the uterus
Which of the following terms describes complete duplication of the uterus, cervix, and vagina?
uterus didelphys
unicornuate uterus
bicornuate uterus
retroverted uterus
uterus didelphys
unicornuate uterus- the uterine cavity is elongated and has a single fallopian tube emerging from it
bicornuate uterus- paired uterine horns extend into the fallopian tubes
retroverted uterus- the uterus is more vertical than normal and points backward toward the bowel
The term “nongravid” designates a:
nonpregnant female
female with a history of at least one miscarriage.
pregnant female
female with a history of live births.
nonpregnant female
What is the medical term used to describe the undescended testicle?
Cryptorchidism
Mastitis
Epididymo-orchitis
Gynecomastica
Cryptorchidism
Mastitis- Inflammation of the breast
Gynecomastica- benign proliferation of breast tissue in the male
What medical term denotes the development of an embryo outside the uterine cavity?
Ectopic pregnancy
Placenta previa
Bicornuate uterus
Hydatidiform mole
Ectopic pregnancy
Placenta previa- the implantation of the placenta leaves part or all of the cervical os covered.
Bicornuate uterus- paired uterine horns extend into the fallopian tubes
Hydatidiform mole- an abnormal conception in which usually no fetus is present.
What pathology can directly affect older male patients from being able to completely empty their urinary bladder?
Spermatoceles
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Testicular torsion
Hydroceles
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)- common benign enlargement of the prostate gland
Spermatoceles- fluid-filled, painless scrotal masses within the testis adjacent to the epididymis
Testicular torsion- occurs if a testicle twists on itself, inducing severe pain and swelling.
Hydroceles- a common benign testicular mass that can be congenital and is a collection of fluid in the testis or along the spermatic cord
Which of the following are classified as malignant testicular masses?
- Seminoma
- Hydatiform mole
- Leiomyoma (Uterine fibroid)
2 and 3
1, 2 and 3
1 and 2
1 only
1 only
Seminoma
Seminoma- malignant testicular tumor
Hydatiform mole- an abnormal conception in which usually no fetus is present
Leiomyoma (Uterine Fibroids)- Develop from an overgrowth of the uterine muscle tissue
A common benign testicular mass that can be congenital and is a collection of fluid in the testis or along the spermatic cord is called:
testicular seminomas
hydrocele
testicular teratoma
mastalgia
hydrocele
testicular seminoma- malignant testicular tumor
testicular teratoma- malignant testicular tumor
mastalgia- pain in one or both breasts
Based on the descriptors below, identify the condition
-It is the most common ovarian tumor in females of reproductive age
-Also known as a dermoid cyst
-May contain hair, thyroid tissue, keratin, secretions, and teeth
-Treatment involves surgical removal of the mass
Ovarian cancer
Leiomyomas
Cystic teratoma
Polycystic ovaries
Cystic teratoma
Leiomyoma (Uterine Fibroids)- Develop from an overgrowth of the uterine muscle tissue
Polycystic ovaries- enlarged ovaries containing multiple small cysts.
-Cervical carcinoma (dysplasia) is a common malignancy of the female reproductive system
-Cervical carcinoma is essentially a sexually transmitted disease.
-The development of cervical cancer is strongly associated with ________________________________.
human papillomavirus (HPV)
peau d’orange
fibroadenoma
hydrocele
human papillomavirus (HPV)
Fibroadenoma- a benign palpable lump that could develop in the breast.
hydrocele- a common benign testicular mass that can be congenital and is a collection of fluid in the testis or along the spermatic cord
Based on the descriptors below, identify the pathologic condition:
-Most common benign tumor of the female reproductive system
-Develop from an overgrowth of the uterine muscle tissue
-Generally asymptomatic, but may cause uterine enlargement, low back pain, and heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding
-May be treated with hysterectomy or uterine artery embolization
fibroadenoma
peau d’orange
leiomyomas (uterine fibroids)
adenocarcinoma of the endometrium
leiomyomas (uterine fibroids)
Fibroadenoma- a benign palpable lump that could develop in the breast.
adenocarcinoma of the endometrium (Endometrial carcinoma)- the most common malignancy of the uterus
A condition wherein the testicle twists on itself causing severe pain and swelling and may require surgical removal if untreated for too long is called:
carcinoma of the prostate
volvulus
BPH
Testicular torsion
Testicular torsion
Carcinoma of the Prostate- This condition is a leading cause of cancer death among US males with common signs and symptoms including urinary tract obstructions, a hard and enlarged prostate, and low back pain.
BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)- common benign enlargement of the prostate gland
-This pathology occurs when the uterine cavity is elongated and has a single fallopian tube emerging from it
unicornuate uterus
bicornuate uterus
pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
uterus didelphys
unicornuate uterus
bicornuate uterus- paired uterine horns extend into the fallopian tubes
pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)- bacterial infection of the upper female reproductive system
uterus didelphys- complete duplication of the uterus, cervix, and vagina
This condition is a leading cause of cancer death among US males with common signs and symptoms including urinary tract obstructions, a hard and enlarged prostate, and low back pain.
benign prostatic hyperplasia
carcinoma of the prostate
testicular torsion
cryptorchidism
carcinoma of the prostate
BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)- common benign enlargement of the prostate gland
testicular torsion- occurs if a testicle twists on itself, inducing severe pain and swelling.
cryptorchidism- undescended testes
Acute scrotal pain that may be caused by a lack of blood flow to the testicle requires an emergent imaging examination. Which modality is most highly recommended?
MRI
Sonography
CT
Pelvic radiograph
Sonography
A fibroadenoma is a benign palpable lump that could develop in the breast.
True or False
True
A procedure where contrast is injected to determine infertility is called:
Salpingo-oophorectomy
Mammography
Sonohysterography
Hysterosalpingogram (HSG)
Hysterosalpingogram (HSG)
Sonography is extremely useful as a follow-up to mammography in differentiating solid masses from cystic masses in women with fibrocystic breasts.
True or False
True
Sonohysterography is conducted by instilling _____ into the uterus.
an aqueous iodinated contrast agent
barium sulfate
saline
an oily iodinated contrast agent
saline
Mammography is more accurate in male patients.
True or False
True
Multiple cystic masses that are present outside the uterus is:
endometriosis
leiomyomas
cervical dysplasia
uterine fibroids
endometriosis
leiomyomas (uterine fibroids)- Develop from an overgrowth of the uterine muscle tissue
Cervical dysplasia (Cervical Carcinoma)- common malignancy of the female reproductive system and is essentially a sexually transmitted disease.
Inflammation of the breast is called:
Phlebitis
Arthritis
Mastitis
Vasculitis
Mastitis
HSG study, spillage of the contrast medium from the fallopian tubes signifies:
tubes are closed off
tubes are obstructed
patency of the tubes
tubes are complicated
patency of the tubes
