Question 1

The most common types of uterine tumors are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  ovarian cysts. 
B)  endometriomas. 
C)  hydatidiform moles. 
D)  leiomyomas. 
A)  ovarian cysts. 
B)  endometriomas. 
C)  hydatidiform moles. 
D)  leiomyomas. D

Question 2

Absence of menstruation is called

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Endometriosis is a condition in which

Accepted Answer

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. 
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. B

Question 4

A 32-year-old female complaining of severe pain with menstruation and inability to participate in her routine household activities is likely experiencing

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which pharmacologic treatments may be seen in a patient with breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Estrogen receptor modulators 
B)  Estrogen antagonists 
C)  Anti-inflammatory agents 
D)  Estrogen/progesterone combination therapies 
E)  Antineoplastic agents 
A)  Estrogen receptor modulators 
B)  Estrogen antagonists 
C)  Anti-inflammatory agents 
D)  Estrogen/progesterone combination therapies 
E)  Antineoplastic agents

Question 6

Treatment of a uterine prolapse may involve the insertion of a(n)________ to hold the uterus in place.

Accepted Answer

A)  catheter. 
B)  IUD. 
C)  pessary. 
D)  endopelvic mesh implant. 
A)  catheter. 
B)  IUD. 
C)  pessary. 
D)  endopelvic mesh implant.

Question 7

Cervical cancer can be detected in the early, curable stage by the ________ test.

Accepted Answer

A)  Papanicolaou. 
B)  human papillomavirus. 
C)  gonorrhoeae. 
D)  vaginal pH. 
A)  Papanicolaou. 
B)  human papillomavirus. 
C)  gonorrhoeae. 
D)  vaginal pH.

Question 8

A breast lump that is painless, hard, and unmoving is most likely

Accepted Answer

A)  fibrocystic breast disease. 
B)  fibroadenoma. 
C)  papilloma. 
D)  carcinoma. 
A)  fibrocystic breast disease. 
B)  fibroadenoma. 
C)  papilloma. 
D)  carcinoma.

Question 9

Infection by ________ accounts for nearly half of all reported cases of vulvovaginitis.

Accepted Answer

A)  Chlamydia trachomatis 
B)  Candida albicans 
C)  Neisseria gonorrhoeae 
D)  Pseudomonas 
A)  Chlamydia trachomatis 
B)  Candida albicans 
C)  Neisseria gonorrhoeae 
D)  Pseudomonas

Question 10

The HPV vaccine is recommended for 11- to 12-year-old girls, but can be administered to girls as young as _____ years of age.

Accepted Answer

A)  7 
B)  8 
C)  9 
D)  10 
A)  7 
B)  8 
C)  9 
D)  10

Question 11

It is true that fibrocystic breast disease

Accepted Answer

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. 
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 12

Which symptom would be manifested in a woman diagnosed with pregnancy-induced hypertension?

Accepted Answer

A)  Excessive vomiting 
B)  Proteinuria 
C)  Peripheral edema 
D)  Increased arterial pressure 
E)  Hemorrhage 
A)  Excessive vomiting 
B)  Proteinuria 
C)  Peripheral edema 
D)  Increased arterial pressure 
E)  Hemorrhage

Question 13

Excessive vomiting in pregnant women is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  placenta previa. 
B)  hyperemesis gravidarum. 
C)  abruptio placentae. 
D)  spontaneous abortion. 
A)  placenta previa. 
B)  hyperemesis gravidarum. 
C)  abruptio placentae. 
D)  spontaneous abortion.

Question 14

What reproductive tract disorder is most likely to be associated with urinary stress incontinence?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

A potential risk factor for breast cancer includes

Accepted Answer

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. 
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 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

The expected treatment of a pregnant woman with hyperemesis gravidarum is

Accepted Answer

A)  immediate cesarean section. 
B)  seizure prophylaxis. 
C)  surgical removal of uterine contents. 
D)  intravenous therapy. 
A)  immediate cesarean section. 
B)  seizure prophylaxis. 
C)  surgical removal of uterine contents. 
D)  intravenous therapy.

Question 18

Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB)is due to

Accepted Answer

A)  endometrial inflammation. 
B)  reproductive tract malignancies. 
C)  endometrial fibroid tumors. 
D)  absent or diminished levels of progesterone. 
A)  endometrial inflammation. 
B)  reproductive tract malignancies. 
C)  endometrial fibroid tumors. 
D)  absent or diminished levels of progesterone.

Question 19

A 52-year-old female had a surgical procedure in which the breast, lymphatics, and underlying muscle were removed.The procedure performed was a

Accepted Answer

A)  radical mastectomy. 
B)  modified radical mastectomy. 
C)  mastectomy. 
D)  lumpectomy. 
A)  radical mastectomy. 
B)  modified radical mastectomy. 
C)  mastectomy. 
D)  lumpectomy.

Question 20

Uterine prolapse is caused by a relaxation of the

Accepted Answer

A)  cardinal ligaments. 
B)  abdominal organs. 
C)  cervix. 
D)  vaginal musculature. 
A)  cardinal ligaments. 
B)  abdominal organs. 
C)  cervix. 
D)  vaginal musculature.

Exam 33: Alterations in Female Genital and Reproductive Function

The most common types of uterine tumors are known as

Absence of menstruation is called

Endometriosis is a condition in which

A 32-year-old female complaining of severe pain with menstruation and inability to participate in her routine household activities is likely experiencing

Which pharmacologic treatments may be seen in a patient with breast cancer?

Treatment of a uterine prolapse may involve the insertion of a(n)________ to hold the uterus in place.

Cervical cancer can be detected in the early, curable stage by the ________ test.

A breast lump that is painless, hard, and unmoving is most likely

Infection by ________ accounts for nearly half of all reported cases of vulvovaginitis.

The HPV vaccine is recommended for 11- to 12-year-old girls, but can be administered to girls as young as _____ years of age.

It is true that fibrocystic breast disease

Which symptom would be manifested in a woman diagnosed with pregnancy-induced hypertension?

Excessive vomiting in pregnant women is known as

What reproductive tract disorder is most likely to be associated with urinary stress incontinence?

A potential risk factor for breast cancer includes

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

The expected treatment of a pregnant woman with hyperemesis gravidarum is

Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB)is due to

A 52-year-old female had a surgical procedure in which the breast, lymphatics, and underlying muscle were removed.The procedure performed was a

Uterine prolapse is caused by a relaxation of the

Introduction to Pathophysiology

Homeostasis and Adaptive Responses to Stressors

Cell Structure and Function

Cell Injury, Aging, and Death

Genome Structure, Regulation, and Tissue Differentiation

Genetic and Developmental Disorders

Neoplasia

Infectious Processes

Inflammation and Immunity

Alterations in Immune Function

Malignant Disorders of White Blood Cells

HIV Disease and AIDS

Alterations in Oxygen Transport

Alterations in Hemostasis and Blood Coagulation

Alterations in Blood Flow

Alterations in Blood Pressure

Cardiac Function

Alterations in Cardiac Function

Heart Failure and Dysrhythmias: Common Sequelae of Cardiac Diseases

Shock

Respiratory Function and Alterations in Gas Exchange

Obstructive Pulmonary Disorders

Restrictive Pulmonary Disorders

Fluid and Electrolyte Homeostasis and Imbalances

Acid-Base Homeostasis and Imbalances

Renal Function

Intrarenal Disorders

Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease

Disorders of the Lower Urinary Tract

Male Genital and Reproductive Function

Alterations in Male Genital and Reproductive Function

Female Genital and Reproductive Function

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Gastrointestinal Function

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Alterations in Function of the Gallbladder and Exocrine Pancreas

Liver Diseases

Endocrine Physiology and Mechanisms of Hypothalamic-Pituitary Regulation

Disorders of Endocrine Function

Diabetes Mellitus

Alterations in Metabolism and Nutrition

Structure and Function of the Nervous System

Acute Disorders of Brain Function

Chronic Disorders of Neurologic Function

Alterations in Special Sensory Function

Pain

Neurobiology of Psychotic Illnesses

Neurobiology of Nonpsychotic Illnesses

Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System

Alterations in Musculoskeletal Function: Trauma, Infection, and Disease

Alterations in Musculoskeletal Function: Rheumatic Disorders

Alterations in the Integumentary System

Burn Injuries

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