Exam 17: Assisting in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Compare the characteristics,contraindications,and possible side effects of OCPs,the cervical cap,and an IUD.

The cervix controls the opening to which organ?

Salpingitis is a bacterial infection of the distal end of the uterus.

Candidiasis is characterized by

The hormone oxytocin stimulates milk ejection from the breast.

The most crucial period for fetal organ development is the third trimester.

A major advantage of using a colposcope to collect a cervical biopsy is that the suspected area can be visualized during the procedure,and the tissue is gathered from the most atypical area.

Which type of abortion is characterized by spotting without dilation of the cervix?

Which of the following is an injectable contraceptive that contains high doses of progestin?

Which of the following is not true about the fallopian tubes?

Oral contraceptive pills (OCPs)can have serious side effects.Explain the mnemonic ACHES,which can be used to help patients remember problems that should be immediately reported to the physician.What might these symptoms indicate?

Which of the following cervical intraepithelial neoplasia categories indicates carcinoma in situ?

A patient with stage II cancer of the cervix has involvement of the lower vagina and the pelvic wall.

Which of the following terms is associated with spotting or bleeding between menstrual cycles?

The treatment for candidiasis is either OTC antifungal medications or Diflucan.

____________ tissues are adjacent to or part of organs or tissues,such as the fallopian tubes and the uterus.

_____________ describes an abnormal change in cellular size,shape,and appearance.

Stage ______ is the stage of labor in which the baby is born.

What is the most common vaginal infection in women of childbearing age in the United States?

Determination of the EDD typically is done through a sonogram.