Study Guide
MDC3 Exam 1 Study Guide
1. Uterine leiomyoma patho
- benign slow growing solid tumors of the uterine myometrium
2. Uterine Leiomyoma assessment
- no discomforts
vaginal bleeding
pelvic pressure
altered elimination
distended abdomen
painful sex dyspareunia
ultrasound to diagnose
3. Erectile dysfunction causes
- inflamed prostate, urethral or seminal vesicles
prostatectomy
pelvic fracture
lumbosacral injury
chronic neurological issues
smoking/alcohol
drugs
poor health
4. Erectile dysfunction treatment
- Drugs-Sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil PDE-5 inhibitors)
,Study Guide
5-1 hr until erection
5. Education related to treatment for HPV/cervical cancer
- coloscopies
care after local cervical ablation:
no sex
no tampons
no douche
showers not baths
no heavy lifting
report vaginal bleeding, foul smelling drainage or fever
total hysterectomy is an option, but not often done
laser therapy
6. Breast cancer preventative screening
- annual mammogram over 40 no
hx 55+ every 2 years
7. Self breast exam
- lie on back
spread tissue
middle 3 fingers push down
feel for lumps in up and down pattern
8. Breast cancer risk factor
- Female
, Study Guide
over 65
hx
high bone density
oral contraceptives
obesity
alcohol use
early menstruation
jewish
high socioeconomic status
9. Breast cancer diagnostic test
- mammography revels preclinical
lesions digital mammography
ultrasound to clarify
biopsy to definitively diagnose
10. Breast Cancer Education and Awareness
- exercise,
no smoking, drinking less alcohol
· If average risk, get a yearly mammogram beginning at age 40, switching to
biannually at age 55
· If average risk, get a clinical breast exam at least every 3 years beginning in 20's -
> yearly starting at age 40
· All women should become self-aware of breast and breast changes
· Teach BSE to women who choose this method (premenopausal women should
examine breast 1 week after menstrual period each month, other women should pick a
day to do it each month)
MDC3 Exam 1 Study Guide
1. Uterine leiomyoma patho
- benign slow growing solid tumors of the uterine myometrium
2. Uterine Leiomyoma assessment
- no discomforts
vaginal bleeding
pelvic pressure
altered elimination
distended abdomen
painful sex dyspareunia
ultrasound to diagnose
3. Erectile dysfunction causes
- inflamed prostate, urethral or seminal vesicles
prostatectomy
pelvic fracture
lumbosacral injury
chronic neurological issues
smoking/alcohol
drugs
poor health
4. Erectile dysfunction treatment
- Drugs-Sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil PDE-5 inhibitors)
,Study Guide
5-1 hr until erection
5. Education related to treatment for HPV/cervical cancer
- coloscopies
care after local cervical ablation:
no sex
no tampons
no douche
showers not baths
no heavy lifting
report vaginal bleeding, foul smelling drainage or fever
total hysterectomy is an option, but not often done
laser therapy
6. Breast cancer preventative screening
- annual mammogram over 40 no
hx 55+ every 2 years
7. Self breast exam
- lie on back
spread tissue
middle 3 fingers push down
feel for lumps in up and down pattern
8. Breast cancer risk factor
- Female
, Study Guide
over 65
hx
high bone density
oral contraceptives
obesity
alcohol use
early menstruation
jewish
high socioeconomic status
9. Breast cancer diagnostic test
- mammography revels preclinical
lesions digital mammography
ultrasound to clarify
biopsy to definitively diagnose
10. Breast Cancer Education and Awareness
- exercise,
no smoking, drinking less alcohol
· If average risk, get a yearly mammogram beginning at age 40, switching to
biannually at age 55
· If average risk, get a clinical breast exam at least every 3 years beginning in 20's -
> yearly starting at age 40
· All women should become self-aware of breast and breast changes
· Teach BSE to women who choose this method (premenopausal women should
examine breast 1 week after menstrual period each month, other women should pick a
day to do it each month)
