Question 1

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. 
A)  first-degree prolapse. 
B)  second-degree prolapse. 
C)  third-degree prolapse. 
D)  procidentia.

Question 2

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 3

Which statement does NOT apply to vaginal candidiasis?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is classified as an STD. 
B)  The cause is an opportunistic yeast. 
C)  It causes dysuria and dyspareunia. 
D)  The mucosa becomes red and pruritic. 
A)  It is classified as an STD. 
B)  The cause is an opportunistic yeast. 
C)  It causes dysuria and dyspareunia. 
D)  The mucosa becomes red and pruritic.

Question 4

Which of the following may result from cryptorchidism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Infertility 
B)  Testicular cancer 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  Neither A nor B 
A)  Infertility 
B)  Testicular cancer 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  Neither A nor B

Question 5

Which of the following causes inflammation of the vagina with a copious yellow discharge and foul odor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Candidiasis 
B)  Trichomoniasis 
C)  Syphilis 
D)  Gonorrhea 
A)  Candidiasis 
B)  Trichomoniasis 
C)  Syphilis 
D)  Gonorrhea

Question 6

Which term refers to excessive fluid collecting between the layers of the tunica vaginalis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Varicocele 
B)  Hypospadias 
C)  Spermatocele 
D)  Hydrocele 
A)  Varicocele 
B)  Hypospadias 
C)  Spermatocele 
D)  Hydrocele

Question 7

Which of the following is the common first site for metastasis from prostatic cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bone 
B)  Lungs 
C)  Liver 
D)  Testes 
A)  Bone 
B)  Lungs 
C)  Liver 
D)  Testes

Question 8

Testicular cancer usually spreads first to the:

Accepted Answer

A)  lungs. 
B)  bone. 
C)  pelvic lymph nodes. 
D)  brain. 
A)  lungs. 
B)  bone. 
C)  pelvic lymph nodes. 
D)  brain.

Question 9

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 10

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)  A, B, and C 
A)  cervical mucus is highly viscous. 
B)  vaginal pH is abnormal. 
C)  structural abnormalities are present. 
D)  A, B, and C

Question 11

Which statement about the testes is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Each testis contains the ductus deferens. 
B)  The testes are suspended by the spermatic cord. 
C)  Each testis has its own scrotal sac and seminal vesicle. 
D)  The testes must be kept at a temperature slightly above body temperature. 
A)  Each testis contains the ductus deferens. 
B)  The testes are suspended by the spermatic cord. 
C)  Each testis has its own scrotal sac and seminal vesicle. 
D)  The testes must be kept at a temperature slightly above body temperature.

Question 12

Which sexually transmitted infection(s) is/are 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 13

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.

Question 14

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 15

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 16

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 17

Adenocarcinomas make up the most common cancers found in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  prostate. 
B)  testes. 
C)  ovary. 
D)  cervix. 
A)  prostate. 
B)  testes. 
C)  ovary. 
D)  cervix.

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

Why does severe pain occur with each menstrual cycle in endometriosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Obstruction in the fallopian tubes 
B)  Inflammation due to blood irritating the endometrial tissue 
C)  Hormonal imbalance causing uterine contractions 
D)  Fibrous tissue responding to hormonal changes 
A)  Obstruction in the fallopian tubes 
B)  Inflammation due to blood irritating the endometrial tissue 
C)  Hormonal imbalance causing uterine contractions 
D)  Fibrous tissue responding to hormonal changes

Question 20

Which of the following is a common complication of leiomyomas?

Accepted Answer

A)  Development of malignancy 
B)  Irregular menstrual cycles 
C)  Interference with ovulation 
D)  Abnormal bleeding such as menorrhagia 
A)  Development of malignancy 
B)  Irregular menstrual cycles 
C)  Interference with ovulation 
D)  Abnormal bleeding such as menorrhagia

Exam 19: Reproductive System Disorders

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 statement does NOT apply to vaginal candidiasis?

Which of the following may result from cryptorchidism?

Which of the following causes inflammation of the vagina with a copious yellow discharge and foul odor?

Which term refers to excessive fluid collecting between the layers of the tunica vaginalis?

Which of the following is the common first site for metastasis from prostatic cancer?

Testicular cancer usually spreads first to the:

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

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

Which statement about the testes is TRUE?

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

Which of the following applies to carcinoma of the breast?

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

Vaginal candidiasis is frequently predisposed by:

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

Adenocarcinomas make up the most common cancers found in the:

Ovarian cancer has a poor prognosis because:

Why does severe pain occur with each menstrual cycle in endometriosis?

Which of the following is a common complication of leiomyomas?

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Introduction to Basic Pharmacology and Other Common Therapies

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