Gynecology is the branch of medicine that deals with
Diseases of the reproductive organs of women
The absence or cesstation of the menstrual period is known as
Amenorrhea
Pain associated with the menstrual period is known as
Dysmenorrhea
Excessive bleeding during the menstrual period is known as
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
A complete gynecologic examination consist of a
Breast and pelvic examination
In what position is the patient placed for a breast examination?
Supine
The American Cancer Society recommends that a woman to form a breast self-examination
Monthly
Which of the following position is used to perform a pelvic examination?
Lithotomy
Why is it important that the patient be relaxed during the pelvic examination?
For easier insertion of the vaginal speculum, to make the examination easier for the patient, to make it easier for the physician to perform the bimanual pelvic examination, to reduce patient discomfort
Which of the following is included in a pelvic examination?
Inspection of the external genitalia, vagina, and cervix; collection of a specimen for Pap test, by manual pelvic examination, rectal - vaginal examination
The function of a vaginal speculum is to
Hold the walls of the vagina apart
If a Pap test is being performed using the liquid-based method, the vaginal speculum should be
Lubricated with a water-based lubricant
What is the purpose of the Pap test?
Early detection of cancer of the cervix
The patient should be instructed not to douche before having a Pap smear taking because douching
Reduces the number of cells available for analysis
A Pap smear should not be performed during A woman's menstrual period because blood cells
Obscure the specimen and interfere with an accurate reading
When collecting a Pap smear, the ectocervical specimen is obtained using
The S - shaped end of the cervical scraper
All of the following are advantages of the liquid-based Pap smear method except
It is less expensive than the directs smear method
All of the following are reasons for fixing Pap smear slides except to
Prevent the epithelial cells from dying
The purpose of the maturation index is to
Provide the physician with an endocrine elevation
The Bethesda system for reporting the results of the Pap test includes
A detailed description of an abnormal findings
The purpose of bimanual pelvic examination is to
Determine the size, shape, and position of the uterus and ovaries
In preparation for gynecologic examination, the patient should be instructed to
Empty her bladder, if needed; undress completely, wear the examining gown with the opening in front; Breathe deeply, slowly and evenly during the examination
All of the following are symptoms of Trichomoniasis except
Abdominal pain
The causative agent of trichomoniasis is a
Motile protozoan
What preparation is required to examine Trichomonas vaginalis is under the microscope?
The vaginal discharge is placed on a slide with the drop of isotonic saline
The drug commonly employed to treat trichomoniasis is
Metronidazole (Flagyl)
Which of the following patients is most likely to develop candidiasis?
A patient on prolonged antibiotic therapy
If Candida albicans is present? What would be observed under the microscope?
Yeast buds, spores, and hyphae
Which of the following is a symptom of candidiasis?
Thick, odorless, cottage cheese - like a discharge
Chlamydia often occurs in association with
Gonorrhea