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Exam Room Procedures
Chapters 39 & 40
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Dysmenorrhea | A patient is said to have this if she has painful menstruation. |
| Prostate | The most common type of cancer among men. |
| Placenta Previa | A condition of pregnancy indicated by bright red vaginal bleeding and is painless. |
| Cystometry | The test in which a catheter is used to fill the bladder with carbon dioxide gas to measure urinary bladder capacity. |
| Menopause | The natural cessation of the menstrual cycle. |
| Incontinence | The loss of bladder control. |
| Amenorrhea | The menstrual disturbance in which menstruation is absent. |
| Vasectomy | Two purposes for semen analysis are to determine fertility and to evaluate the success of this procedure. |
| Vaginitis | Inflammation of the vagina caused by bacteria, viruses, yeasts, or chemicals in sprays, douches, and/or tampons. |
| Metrorrhagia | Bleeding between menstrual periods. |
| Menstruation | A woman's normal cycle of preparation for conception. |
| Colostrum | The first milk a mother produces after delivering a child. |
| Abruptio | A serious condition of pregnancy characterized by vaginal bleeding, back, and abdominal plain. |
| Postpartum | The period after a woman delivers an infant, during which her body attempts to get back to normal. |
| Colposcopy | An examination of the vagina and cervix that is usually performed prior to a biopsy after results of a pap smear. |
| Dysuria | Difficulty or pain with urination. |
| Nagele's Rule | This is used to estimate the delivery or due date or pregnant woman. |
| Pap Smear | A pathologic test used to diagnosed cervical cancer. |
| Menorrhagia | An excessive amount of menstrual flow or a prolonged period of menstruation. |
| Hysterectomy | The surgical removal of the uterus. |
| Epididymitis | Bacterial infection of the epididymis; causes pain, swelling, and sometimes fever. |
| Hyrdocele | Excess fluid in the scrotum. |
| Impotence | Inability either to achieve or to maintain an erection. |
| Kidney Stones | Chemical substances in the urine for crystals in the kidney, ureter, or bladder. |
| Prostatic Hypertrophy (Hyperplasia) | Enlargement of the prostate gland. |
| Prostatitis | Inflammation of the prostate. |
| Sexually Transmitted Infections | Numerous diseases acquired trough sexual contact. |
| Urethritis | Inflammation of the urethra. |
| Vaginitis | Inflammation of the vagina caused by bacteria. |
| Sexual Function Disorders | Interruption or lack of sexual response cycle. |
| Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) | Symptoms include swelling, bloating, weight gain, breast tenderness, headaches, and mood shifts. |
| Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) | A severe form of premenstrual syndrome that affects 5% of women. Symptoms have very disrupting effects on the patient's life. |
| Polyps | Red, soft, and fragile growths, with slender stem attachments. |
| Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) | Acute, chronic infection of reproductive tract. A cause may be an untreated STI. |
| Ovarian Cyst | Sacs of fluid or semisolid material, usual benign without symptoms. |
| Menstrual Disturbances | Amenorrhea, Dysmenorrhea, Menorrhagia, and Metrorrhagia. |
| Fibroids/Leiomyomas | Common, benign, smooth tumors of muscle cells grouped in uterus. |
| Fibrocystic Breast Disease | Benign, fluid-filled cysts or nodules in breasts; sometimes confused with malignant growths. |
| Endometriosis | Endometrial tissue present outside uterus, usually in pelvic area. |
| Ectopic Pregnancy | Fertilized egg unable to move out of fallopian tube in uterus for implantation. |
| Infancy | Birth to 12 months. |
| Early Childhood | 12 months to 4 years. |
| Middle Childhood | 5 years to 10 years. |
| Adolescence | 12 years to 21 years. |
| Asthma | Inflammation of the airways caused by triggers such as animals, dust, mold, pollen, tobacco smoke, exercise, strong emotions, and viral infections. |
| Head lice | Small insects easily spread among children by head-to-head contact and by sharing objects such as combs and hairbrushes. |
| Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) | Causes cold sore blisters on or near the mouth. |
| Impetigo | Highly contagious dermatologic disease caused by staphylococcal, or sometimes streptococcal, bacteria, and is transmitted by direct contact. |
| Ringworm | Contagious fungal infection of the scalp, groin, feet, and other areas of the body. |
| Scarlet Fever | Red rash that starts as patches and turns into fine bumps. |
| Streptococcal Sore Throat | Contagious disease spread by droplet. |
| Down Syndrome | Congenital Disorder resulting from one extra chromosome. |
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