Deck 17: Reproductive System Diseases and Disorders

Question 1

Hyperemesis gravidarum usually subsides by the third trimester.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

The bimanual rectal examination allows palpation of the ovaries.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

The foreskin is also known as the prepuce.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Diagnosis of placenta previa is done by pelvic ultrasound.

Question 5

The ovaries secrete estrogen and progesterone.

Question 6

Ova are the female reproductive cells.

Question 7

The menstrual cycle typically begins in females between 12 and 14 years of age.

Question 8

The myometrium of the uterus is sloughed off during menstruation.

Question 9

The normal menstrual cycle lasts 4 to 5 days.

Question 10

Progesterone is secreted by the corpus luteum.

Question 11

The menstrual cycle is always 28 days long.

Question 12

The vagina has a dual purpose.It receives the penis during intercourse and becomes the birth canal during the delivery of the fetus.

Question 13

Mammoplasty is always done in conjunction with a mastectomy.

Question 14

The breasts contain a network of lymph glands.

Question 15

VDRL and RPR are blood tests diagnostic of chlamydia.

Question 16

The cause of spontaneous abortions may be due to abnormal fetal development.

Question 17

Breasts size may vary depending on body weight.

Question 18

Progesterone affects the development of secondary sex characteristics.

Question 19

Cessation of the menstrual cycle is called menopause.

Question 20

The fallopian tubes carry sperm from the ovary to the uterus.

Question 21

The neck of the uterus is called the:

A) cervix.
B) fundus.
C) endometrium.
D) body.

Question 22

Prostatitis has no preventive measures.

Question 23

Mammography helps determine the presence of breast cysts or tumors.

Question 24

Treatment for primary amenorrhea is the administration of hormones.

Question 25

Endometriosis cannot be prevented.

Question 26

The internal organs of the male reproductive tract include the:

A) scrotum and penis.
B) penis and testes.
C) scrotum and epididymis.
D) urethra and vas deferens.

Question 27

The male urethra carries the:

A) sperms and feces.
B) urine and feces.
C) urine and semen.
D) semen and lymph fluid.

Question 28

The female reproductive system consists of:

A) the labia majora.
B) the cervix.
C) the uterus.
D) all of the above.

Question 29

The external organs of the male reproductive system include the:

A) scrotum and penis.
B) penis and prostate.
C) scrotum and epididymis.
D) urethra and vas deferens.

Question 30

Symptoms of premenstrual syndrome usually start at the beginning of the menstrual cycle.

Question 31

Progesterone affects the:

A) development of the endometrium.
B) development of the placenta.
C) enlargement of the breasts during pregnancy.
D) all of the above

Question 32

Toxic shock syndrome is preventable.

Question 33

Female breasts consist of _____ tissue.

A) adipose
B) striated
C) glandular
D) a and c

Question 34

The menstrual cycle is:

A) the process of secretion of hormones.
B) the preparation of the endometrium for implantation.
C) the sloughing layer with bleeding from torn capillaries.
D) all of the above.

Question 35

The scrotum houses the:

A) prostate.
B) testes.
C) epididymis.
D) seminal vesicles.

Question 36

The structure of the breasts includes:

A) the nipple.
B) the areola.
C) the lactiferous glands.
D) all of the above.

Question 37

The are no preventive measures for secondary amenorrhea.

Question 38

There are no preventive measures for prostatic carcinoma.

Question 39

Digital rectal examinations allow the physician to feel the testes.

Question 40

Symptoms of PMS are the same in all ovulating females.

Question 41

Treatment for dysmenorrhea includes:

A) oral contraceptives.
B) NSAIDs.
C) heating pad.
D) all of the above.

Question 42

Common sites of endometrial implantation in a female diagnosed with endometriosis may include:

A) the ovaries.
B) the fallopian tubes.
C) the abdominal wall.
D) all of the above.

Question 43

Symptoms of PMS include all of the following EXCEPT:

A) headache.
B) bloating.
C) decreased water retention.
D) irritability.

Question 44

The diagnostic test performed to determine the size,position,and patency of the uterus and fallopian tubes is:

A) dilation and curettage.
B) a Pap smear.
C) a hysterosalpingogram.
D) a cone biopsy.

Question 45

Causes of menorrhagia include all of the following EXCEPT:

A) uterine tumors.
B) PID.
C) cervical stenosis.
D) hormone imbalance.

Question 46

Ultrasounds are performed on the pelvis to determine:

A) the presence of tumors.
B) pregnancy.
C) the size and position of organs.
D) all of the above.

Question 47

Which of the following male reproductive organs are commonly biopsied?

A) prostate
B) seminal vesicles
C) urethra
D) vas deferens

Question 48

Complications of endometriosis include:

A) infertility.
B) an ectopic pregnancy.
C) a spontaneous abortion.
D) all of the above.

Question 49

Primary amenorrhea may be caused by:

A) hormone imbalance.
B) excessive fitness training.
C) malnutrition.
D) all of the above.

Question 50

The most commonly performed test of the female reproductive system is the:

A) Pap smear.
B) colposcopy.
C) bimanual examination.
D) cone biopsy.

Question 51

Laboratory tests performed to diagnose diseases or disorders of the male reproductive system include all of the following EXCEPT:

A) PSA.
B) a Pap smear.
C) a sperm count.
D) testosterone levels.

Question 52

Symptoms of dysmenorrhea include all of the following EXCEPT:

A) low back pain.
B) dull to severe cramping.
C) pain radiating to the upper back.
D) no pain or discomfort.

Question 53

Common signs and symptoms of the male reproductive tract include:

A) lesions on the external genitalia.
B) abnormal penile discharge.
C) swelling or abnormal enlargement of the reproductive organs.
D) all of the above.

Question 54

Common signs and symptoms of the female reproductive tract include all of the following EXCEPT:

A) pain during sexual intercourse.
B) dysuria.
C) abnormal discharge from the nipple.
D) abnormal vaginal discharge.

Question 55

A laparoscopy is commonly used to:

A) view female organs.
B) diagnose endometriosis.
C) perform a tubal ligation.
D) perform all of the above.

Question 56

The seminal vesicles secrete fluid called:

A) sputum.
B) discharge.
C) semen.
D) urine.

Question 57

Common laboratory tests to determine reproductive diseases include:

A) RPR and VDRL.
B) culture and sensitivity.
C) estrogen and progesterone tests.
D) all of the above.

Question 58

Treatment for PMS includes:

A) avoidance of caffeine and chocolate.
B) regular exercise.
C) intake of progesterone and diuretics.
D) all of the above.

Question 59

Treatment for metrorrhagia includes a:

A) D&C.
B) Pap smear.
C) hysterosalpingogram.
D) cone biopsy.