Question 1

What is the cause of syphilis?

Accepted Answer

A)  a gram-negative diplococcus 
B)  an anaerobic protozoa 
C)  a virus 
D)  an anaerobic spirochete 
A)  a gram-negative diplococcus 
B)  an anaerobic protozoa 
C)  a virus 
D)  an anaerobic spirochete D

Question 2

Viable sperm may not be able to access an ovum when:

Accepted Answer

A)  cervical mucus is highly viscous 
B)  vaginal pH is abnormal 
C)  structural abnormalities are present 
D)  b,c 
E)  a,b,c 
A)  cervical mucus is highly viscous 
B)  vaginal pH is abnormal 
C)  structural abnormalities are present 
D)  b,c 
E)  a,b,c E

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of leukorrhea during the reproductive years?

Accepted Answer

A)  it is clear or whitish 
B)  it has a pH of 4 to 5 
C)  it does not contain any cells 
D)  it contains mucus 
A)  it is clear or whitish 
B)  it has a pH of 4 to 5 
C)  it does not contain any cells 
D)  it contains mucus C

Question 4

Which of the following STDs is considered to be a systemic infection?

Accepted Answer

A)  gonorrhea 
B)  chlamydia 
C)  syphilis 
D)  condylomata acuminate 
A)  gonorrhea 
B)  chlamydia 
C)  syphilis 
D)  condylomata acuminate

Question 5

Which of the following infections may be transmitted from the mother to the fetus during delivery?

Accepted Answer

A)  gonorrhea 
B)  chlamydia 
C)  herpes simplex 
D)  syphilis 
E)  all of the above 
A)  gonorrhea 
B)  chlamydia 
C)  herpes simplex 
D)  syphilis 
E)  all of the above

Question 6

What is a significant early sign of endometrial carcinoma?

Accepted Answer

A)  a positive Pap test 
B)  minor vaginal bleeding or spotting 
C)  infection resistant to treatment 
D)  painful intercourse 
A)  a positive Pap test 
B)  minor vaginal bleeding or spotting 
C)  infection resistant to treatment 
D)  painful intercourse

Question 7

When the uterus is located in the vagina with the cervix at the opening to the vagina,this is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  first degree prolapse 
B)  second degree prolapse 
C)  third degree prolapse 
D)  procidentia 
E)  cystocele 
A)  first degree prolapse 
B)  second degree prolapse 
C)  third degree prolapse 
D)  procidentia 
E)  cystocele

Question 8

Which of the following refers to fibrocystic breast disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  progressive development of fluid-filled cysts and fibrous tissue 
B)  proliferation of atypical cells with high risk of malignancy 
C)  benign tumors that develop after menopause 
D)  any tissue changes other than the normal response to hormonal changes 
A)  progressive development of fluid-filled cysts and fibrous tissue 
B)  proliferation of atypical cells with high risk of malignancy 
C)  benign tumors that develop after menopause 
D)  any tissue changes other than the normal response to hormonal changes

Question 9

Which of the following are common early significant signs of acute prostatitis?

Accepted Answer

A)  a hard nodule in the gland and pelvic pain 
B)  soft,tender,enlarged gland and dysuria 
C)  hesitancy and increased urinary output 
D)  mild fever,vomiting,and leucopenia 
A)  a hard nodule in the gland and pelvic pain 
B)  soft,tender,enlarged gland and dysuria 
C)  hesitancy and increased urinary output 
D)  mild fever,vomiting,and leucopenia

Question 10

With pelvic inflammatory disease,why does infection spread easily into the peritoneal cavity?

Accepted Answer

A)  The fallopian tubes are obstructed,and purulent exudate cannot drain into the uterus. 
B)  The uterus is perforated because of infection,allowing bacteria to leak out. 
C)  Most of the primary infections do not respond to antimicrobial drugs. 
D)  Microbes are highly virulent. 
A)  The fallopian tubes are obstructed,and purulent exudate cannot drain into the uterus. 
B)  The uterus is perforated because of infection,allowing bacteria to leak out. 
C)  Most of the primary infections do not respond to antimicrobial drugs. 
D)  Microbes are highly virulent.

Question 11

Which of the following applies to the corpus luteum?

Accepted Answer

A)  It forms a mature ovarian follicle. 
B)  It secretes hCG. 
C)  It secretes estrogen and progesterone during the last half of the menstrual cycle. 
D)  It produces gonadotropins for the next cycle. 
A)  It forms a mature ovarian follicle. 
B)  It secretes hCG. 
C)  It secretes estrogen and progesterone during the last half of the menstrual cycle. 
D)  It produces gonadotropins for the next cycle.

Question 12

Benign prostatic hypertrophy usually progresses to prostatic cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Vaginal candidiasis is frequently predisposed by:

Accepted Answer

A)  systemic antibacterial therapy 
B)  insertion of an intrauterine device 
C)  sexual intercourse with an infected partner 
D)  previous viral infection 
A)  systemic antibacterial therapy 
B)  insertion of an intrauterine device 
C)  sexual intercourse with an infected partner 
D)  previous viral infection

Question 14

Painful menstruation is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  polymenorrhea 
B)  premenstrual syndrome 
C)  dysmenorrhea 
D)  endometriosis 
E)  dyspareunia 
A)  polymenorrhea 
B)  premenstrual syndrome 
C)  dysmenorrhea 
D)  endometriosis 
E)  dyspareunia

Question 15

Which of the following frequently causes PID and subsequent infertility?

Accepted Answer

A)  chlamydia 
B)  genital warts 
C)  trichomoniasis 
D)  herpes simplex 
A)  chlamydia 
B)  genital warts 
C)  trichomoniasis 
D)  herpes simplex

Question 16

Which is/are sexually transmitted infection(s)usually considered asymptomatic in women?

Accepted Answer

A)  chlamydia 
B)  gonorrhea 
C)  syphilis 
D)  all of the above 
A)  chlamydia 
B)  gonorrhea 
C)  syphilis 
D)  all of the above

Question 17

Which is considered to be the stage of carcinoma in situ in cervical cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  the invasive stage 
B)  the stage of mild dysplasia 
C)  the time before it can be detected by a Pap test 
D)  noninvasive severe dysplasia 
A)  the invasive stage 
B)  the stage of mild dysplasia 
C)  the time before it can be detected by a Pap test 
D)  noninvasive severe dysplasia

Question 18

Ovarian cancer has a poor prognosis because:

Accepted Answer

A)  it does not respond to chemotherapy or radiation 
B)  vague signs and hidden location lead to late diagnosis 
C)  premenopausal women are not likely to notice changes 
D)  hormone therapy is ineffective 
A)  it does not respond to chemotherapy or radiation 
B)  vague signs and hidden location lead to late diagnosis 
C)  premenopausal women are not likely to notice changes 
D)  hormone therapy is ineffective

Question 19

In which cancers has there been a recent significant increase in incidence?

Accepted Answer

A)  uterine cancer 
B)  breast cancer 
C)  ovarian cancer 
D)  cervical cancer in situ 
A)  uterine cancer 
B)  breast cancer 
C)  ovarian cancer 
D)  cervical cancer in situ

Question 20

Which of the following applies to carcinoma of the breast?

Accepted Answer

A)  It presents as a tender,painful,firm nodule. 
B)  Tumor cells may demonstrate estrogen receptors on the membrane. 
C)  Occasionally,a genetic factor may have a small role in tumor development. 
D)  The tumor is invasive but does not metastasize until very late. 
A)  It presents as a tender,painful,firm nodule. 
B)  Tumor cells may demonstrate estrogen receptors on the membrane. 
C)  Occasionally,a genetic factor may have a small role in tumor development. 
D)  The tumor is invasive but does not metastasize until very late.

Exam 28: Reproductive System Disorders

What is the cause of syphilis?

Viable sperm may not be able to access an ovum when:

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of leukorrhea during the reproductive years?

Which of the following STDs is considered to be a systemic infection?

Which of the following infections may be transmitted from the mother to the fetus during delivery?

What is a significant early sign of endometrial carcinoma?

When the uterus is located in the vagina with the cervix at the opening to the vagina,this is called:

Which of the following refers to fibrocystic breast disease?

Which of the following are common early significant signs of acute prostatitis?

With pelvic inflammatory disease,why does infection spread easily into the peritoneal cavity?

Which of the following applies to the corpus luteum?

Benign prostatic hypertrophy usually progresses to prostatic cancer.

Vaginal candidiasis is frequently predisposed by:

Painful menstruation is called:

Which of the following frequently causes PID and subsequent infertility?

Which is/are sexually transmitted infection(s)usually considered asymptomatic in women?

Which is considered to be the stage of carcinoma in situ in cervical cancer?

Ovarian cancer has a poor prognosis because:

In which cancers has there been a recent significant increase in incidence?

Which of the following applies to carcinoma of the breast?

Introduction to Pathophysiology

Inflammation and Healing

Immunity and Abnormal Responses

Infection

Neoplasms

Fluid,electrolyte and Acid-Base Imbalances

Congenital and Genetic Disorders

Diseases Associated With Adolescence

Potential Complications of Pregnancy

Aging and Disease Processes

Effects of Immobility

The Influence of Stress

Pain

Substance Abuse

Environmental Hazards

Introduction to Basic Pharmacology and Selected Therapies

Blood and Lymphatic Disorders

Cardiovascular Disorders

Respiratory Disorders

Digestive System Disorders

Urinary System Disorders

Acute Neurological Disorders

Chronic Neurologic Disorders

Disorders of the Eye and Ear

Endocrine Disorders

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