Deck 33: Alterations in Female Genital and Reproductive Function

Question 1

Most cases of vulvovaginitis are associated with Candida albicans infection.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Most cases of amenorrhea are caused by hormonal imbalance.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Match the following terms with the definitions below (letters may be used once or not at all).
Extra menses between usual menstrual periods

A)Metrorrhagia
B)Oligomenorrhea
C)Hypomenorrhea
D)Menorrhagia
E)Dysmenorrhea

Answer 3

Metrorrhagia

Question 4

Absence of menstruation is called

A) amenorrhea.
B) metrorrhagia.
C) menorrhagia.
D) dysmenorrhea.

Question 5

Endometriosis refers to excessive hyperplastic growth of the endometrial tissue lining the uterus.

Question 6

Cystocele and rectocele are consequences of pelvic muscle weakness.

Question 7

A change occurring in a pregnant woman that is indicative of a potential disorder is

A) increased metabolic rate.
B) 30% to 40% increase in cardiac output.
C) increased oxygen consumption.
D) increased urinary protein.

Question 8

Match the following terms with the definitions below (letters may be used once or not at all).
Infrequent menstrual periods

A)Metrorrhagia
B)Oligomenorrhea
C)Hypomenorrhea
D)Menorrhagia
E)Dysmenorrhea

Question 9

A laboratory test result frequently associated with menopause is elevated

A) estrogen.
B) progesterone.
C) FSH.
D) hCG.

Question 10

The hormonal changes associated with menopause increase the risk for

A) diabetes.
B) osteoporosis.
C) thyroid disease.
D) lung cancer.

Question 11

Match the following terms with the definitions below (letters may be used once or not at all).
Painful menstruation

A)Metrorrhagia
B)Oligomenorrhea
C)Hypomenorrhea
D)Menorrhagia
E)Dysmenorrhea

Question 12

Fibrocystic breast disease

A) commonly progresses to breast cancer.
B) may be exacerbated by methylxanthines.
C) is characterized by painless breast lumps.
D) is a contraindication for progesterone birth control pills.

Question 13

All of the following signs and symptoms may accompany menopause except

A) hot flushes.
B) vaginal dryness.
C) anemia.
D) insomnia.

Question 14

Which of the following reproductive tract disorders is most likely to be associated with urinary stress incontinence?

A) Rectocele
B) Menopause
C) Cystocele
D) Cervicitis

Question 15

Endometriosis is a condition in which

A) the endometrium sloughs continuously.
B) ectopic endometrial tissue is present.
C) an abnormal Pap smear is diagnostic.
D) the endometrium proliferates and does not shed.

Question 16

Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) is due to

A) endometrial inflammation.
B) reproductive tract malignancies.
C) endometrial fibroid tumors.
D) irregular secretion of reproductive hormones.

Question 17

Match the following terms with the definitions below (letters may be used once or not at all).
Heavy or prolonged menstruation

A)Metrorrhagia
B)Oligomenorrhea
C)Hypomenorrhea
D)Menorrhagia
E)Dysmenorrhea

Question 18

Potential risk factors for breast cancer include

A) a history of fibrocystic breast disease.
B) more than three pregnancies prior to age 35.
C) malnourishment.
D) early menarche and late first pregnancy.

Question 19

Pelvic inflammatory disease is a common self-limiting disorder that rarely requires treatment.

Question 20

Estrogen therapy is indicated during menopause to prevent each of the following disorders except

A) breast cancer.
B) osteoporosis.
C) vaginal atrophy.
D) hot flushes.