NURS473 OB Exam 3: Common Reproductive issues, Benign &
Disorders of The Reproductive Tract, Violence Against
Cancerou
Women
1.Cycle of violence?: Tension: Criticisms,
yelling Explosion: Attacks, threats
Honeymoon: Apologies + Gifts
2.What to know about Human Trafficking?: Global profits estimated at
approxi- mately $35 billion
Victims are primarily women and
children Healthcare is a pressing need
of victims
3.Screening for abuse?: At every healthcare
visit Isolate client to conduct assessment
Ask direct questions in a non-judgmental way
4.S/S of abuse?: Injuries
Injuries not consistent with presenting
problem
Mental health
problems Substance
abuse Partner's
behavior
5.Screening for human trafficking?: Lack of legal
documents Fearful of "sponsor"
Non English-speaking
6.Amenorrhea: absence of menstruation
7.Dysmenorrhea?: painful menstruation: cramps, fibroids
8.Tx for Dysmenorrhea?: Surgery
, NURS473 OB Exam 3: Common Reproductive issues, Benign &
Disorders of The Reproductive Tract, Violence Against
Cancerou
Women
NSAIDS (blocks production of
prostaglandin)
Hormonal Contraceptives
9.Primary Dysmenorrhea?: Excess of prostaglandin production
, NURS473 OB Exam 3: Common Reproductive issues, Benign &
Disorders of The Reproductive Tract, Violence Against
Cancerou
Women
10.Secondary Dysmenorrhea?: #1 causes of endometriosis, pelvic +
uterine patho
11.What is abnormal uterine bleeding?: Any deviation from normal
menstruation: regularity, frequency, volume, duration, breakthrough
bleeding
can be caused by hormonal disturbance and lead to infertility
12.Tx for abnormal uterine bleeding?: Hormonal
contraceptives NSAIDS
Surgery
13.What is PMS?: Cyclic symptoms that interfere with some aspects of
life; occur in relation to menses
14.How is PMS dx?: Cyclic symptoms that interfere with some aspects of
life; occur in relation to menses
15.S/S of PMS?:
Anxiety Craving
Depression
Hydration
16.Tx for PMS?: Lifestyle changes
Vitamin & mineral supplements
SSRIs, NSAIDs, hormonal contraceptives
17.What is endometriosis?: Functioning endometrial tissue the
outside cavity, leads to minin periods. uterine
affects ovaries, fallopian, outer surface of uterus, and bowels
18.Assessment of Endometriosis?: Laparoscopic visualization
S/S: infertility, pelvic pain
19.Tx for Endometriosis?: NSAIDs, hormonal contraceptives, GnRH
antagonists (blocks release of FSH/LH)
Surgery
20.Peri-menopause: 2-8 years before cessation of mensuration
21.Menopause: Point in time when menses and fertility ceases
Disorders of The Reproductive Tract, Violence Against
Cancerou
Women
1.Cycle of violence?: Tension: Criticisms,
yelling Explosion: Attacks, threats
Honeymoon: Apologies + Gifts
2.What to know about Human Trafficking?: Global profits estimated at
approxi- mately $35 billion
Victims are primarily women and
children Healthcare is a pressing need
of victims
3.Screening for abuse?: At every healthcare
visit Isolate client to conduct assessment
Ask direct questions in a non-judgmental way
4.S/S of abuse?: Injuries
Injuries not consistent with presenting
problem
Mental health
problems Substance
abuse Partner's
behavior
5.Screening for human trafficking?: Lack of legal
documents Fearful of "sponsor"
Non English-speaking
6.Amenorrhea: absence of menstruation
7.Dysmenorrhea?: painful menstruation: cramps, fibroids
8.Tx for Dysmenorrhea?: Surgery
, NURS473 OB Exam 3: Common Reproductive issues, Benign &
Disorders of The Reproductive Tract, Violence Against
Cancerou
Women
NSAIDS (blocks production of
prostaglandin)
Hormonal Contraceptives
9.Primary Dysmenorrhea?: Excess of prostaglandin production
, NURS473 OB Exam 3: Common Reproductive issues, Benign &
Disorders of The Reproductive Tract, Violence Against
Cancerou
Women
10.Secondary Dysmenorrhea?: #1 causes of endometriosis, pelvic +
uterine patho
11.What is abnormal uterine bleeding?: Any deviation from normal
menstruation: regularity, frequency, volume, duration, breakthrough
bleeding
can be caused by hormonal disturbance and lead to infertility
12.Tx for abnormal uterine bleeding?: Hormonal
contraceptives NSAIDS
Surgery
13.What is PMS?: Cyclic symptoms that interfere with some aspects of
life; occur in relation to menses
14.How is PMS dx?: Cyclic symptoms that interfere with some aspects of
life; occur in relation to menses
15.S/S of PMS?:
Anxiety Craving
Depression
Hydration
16.Tx for PMS?: Lifestyle changes
Vitamin & mineral supplements
SSRIs, NSAIDs, hormonal contraceptives
17.What is endometriosis?: Functioning endometrial tissue the
outside cavity, leads to minin periods. uterine
affects ovaries, fallopian, outer surface of uterus, and bowels
18.Assessment of Endometriosis?: Laparoscopic visualization
S/S: infertility, pelvic pain
19.Tx for Endometriosis?: NSAIDs, hormonal contraceptives, GnRH
antagonists (blocks release of FSH/LH)
Surgery
20.Peri-menopause: 2-8 years before cessation of mensuration
21.Menopause: Point in time when menses and fertility ceases
