Question 1

Which condition is considered a clinical cause of amenorrhea?

Accepted Answer

A)  Disorder in the endometrium 
B)  Obstruction of the fallopian tubes 
C)  Lack of physical exercise 
D)  Failure to ovulate 
A)  Disorder in the endometrium 
B)  Obstruction of the fallopian tubes 
C)  Lack of physical exercise 
D)  Failure to ovulate

Question 2

Which virus is a precursor for developing cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN)and cervical cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Human papillomavirus (HPV) 
B)  Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) 
C)  Herpes simplex II virus (HSV) 
D)  Cytomegalovirus (CMV) 
A)  Human papillomavirus (HPV) 
B)  Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) 
C)  Herpes simplex II virus (HSV) 
D)  Cytomegalovirus (CMV)

Question 3

Which of the following is not considered a cause of galactorrhea?

Accepted Answer

A)  Proliferation of the lactiferous ducts of the breast 
B)  Hypothyroidism, resulting from a decrease in thyroid-releasing hormone 
C)  Excess prolactin secretion from the pituitary 
D)  Drugs such as high-dose oral contraceptives and phenothiazines 
A)  Proliferation of the lactiferous ducts of the breast 
B)  Hypothyroidism, resulting from a decrease in thyroid-releasing hormone 
C)  Excess prolactin secretion from the pituitary 
D)  Drugs such as high-dose oral contraceptives and phenothiazines

Question 4

What theory is used to describe the cause of endometriosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Obstruction within the fallopian tubes prevents the endometrial tissue from adhering to the lining of the uterus. 
B)  Endometrial tissue passes through the fallopian tubes and into the peritoneal cavity and remains responsive to hormones. 
C)  Inflammation of the endometrial tissue develops after recurrent sexually transmitted diseases. 
D)  Endometrial tissue lies dormant in the uterus until the ovaries produce sufficient hormone to stimulate its growth. 
A)  Obstruction within the fallopian tubes prevents the endometrial tissue from adhering to the lining of the uterus. 
B)  Endometrial tissue passes through the fallopian tubes and into the peritoneal cavity and remains responsive to hormones. 
C)  Inflammation of the endometrial tissue develops after recurrent sexually transmitted diseases. 
D)  Endometrial tissue lies dormant in the uterus until the ovaries produce sufficient hormone to stimulate its growth.

Question 5

Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB),secondary to ovarian dysfunction,is abnormal uterine bleeding resulting from: (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Endometriosis 
B)  Progesterone deficiency 
C)  Sexually transmitted infections 
D)  Congenital abnormalities in the uterine structure 
E)  Estrogen excess 
A)  Endometriosis 
B)  Progesterone deficiency 
C)  Sexually transmitted infections 
D)  Congenital abnormalities in the uterine structure 
E)  Estrogen excess

Question 6

What are typical findings on breast palpation of a woman diagnosed with simple fibroadenoma?

Accepted Answer

A)  Painful, round, movable, and fluid-filled mass 
B)  Painless, movable, hard, and irregular mass 
C)  Smooth, solid, mobile, and well-circumscribed mass 
D)  Smooth, nonmovable, irregular, and soft mass 
A)  Painful, round, movable, and fluid-filled mass 
B)  Painless, movable, hard, and irregular mass 
C)  Smooth, solid, mobile, and well-circumscribed mass 
D)  Smooth, nonmovable, irregular, and soft mass

Question 7

What is the leading cause of infertility in women?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pelvic inflammatory disease 
B)  Endometriosis 
C)  Salpingitis 
D)  Polycystic ovary syndrome 
A)  Pelvic inflammatory disease 
B)  Endometriosis 
C)  Salpingitis 
D)  Polycystic ovary syndrome

Question 8

Which term is used to identify benign uterine tumors that develop from smooth muscle cells in the myometrium and are commonly called uterine fibroids?

Accepted Answer

A)  Endometrial polyps 
B)  Myometrial polyps 
C)  Leiomyomas 
D)  Myometriomas 
A)  Endometrial polyps 
B)  Myometrial polyps 
C)  Leiomyomas 
D)  Myometriomas

Question 9

Which statement regarding pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  An episode of mild PID can decrease the possibility of a successful pregnancy by 80%. 
B)  Such an inflammation results in temporary changes to the ciliated epithelium of the fallopian tubes. 
C)  PID has not been associated with an increased risk of an ectopic pregnancy. 
D)  Contracting this infection increases the risk of uterine cancer. 
A)  An episode of mild PID can decrease the possibility of a successful pregnancy by 80%. 
B)  Such an inflammation results in temporary changes to the ciliated epithelium of the fallopian tubes. 
C)  PID has not been associated with an increased risk of an ectopic pregnancy. 
D)  Contracting this infection increases the risk of uterine cancer.

Question 10

What type of cyst develops when an ovarian follicle is stimulated but no dominant follicle develops and completes the maturity process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Follicular 
B)  Corpus luteal 
C)  Corpus albicans 
D)  Benign ovarian 
A)  Follicular 
B)  Corpus luteal 
C)  Corpus albicans 
D)  Benign ovarian

Question 11

What is the first sign of puberty in girls?

Accepted Answer

A)  Breast enlargement 
B)  Growth of pubic hair 
C)  Menstruation 
D)  Vaginal discharge 
A)  Breast enlargement 
B)  Growth of pubic hair 
C)  Menstruation 
D)  Vaginal discharge

Exam 24: Alterations of the Female Reproductive System

Which condition is considered a clinical cause of amenorrhea?

Which virus is a precursor for developing cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN)and cervical cancer?

Which of the following is not considered a cause of galactorrhea?

What theory is used to describe the cause of endometriosis?

Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB),secondary to ovarian dysfunction,is abnormal uterine bleeding resulting from: (Select all that apply.)

What are typical findings on breast palpation of a woman diagnosed with simple fibroadenoma?

What is the leading cause of infertility in women?

Which term is used to identify benign uterine tumors that develop from smooth muscle cells in the myometrium and are commonly called uterine fibroids?

Which statement regarding pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)is true?

What type of cyst develops when an ovarian follicle is stimulated but no dominant follicle develops and completes the maturity process?

What is the first sign of puberty in girls?

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Structure and Function of the Reproductive Systems

Alterations of the Male Reproductive System

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Structure and Function of the Hematologic System

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Alterations of Hematologic Function in Children

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Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function in Children

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