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Reproductive System

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functions of the testes   sperm production; testosterone production  
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stores sperm cells until they mature   epididymis  
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transports sperm; makes up the spermatic cord   vas deferens  
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secretes slightly alkaline fluid which comprises 60% of semen volume   seminal vesicle  
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short tube beginning at seminal vesicle and ending in the prostate gland; transports sperm and seminal fluid to the urethra   ejaculatory duct  
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secretes thin milky alkaline fluid which promotes sperm motility   prostate gland  
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2 structures located below the prostate gland that lubricate the end of penis for intercourse   cowpers glands  
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sperm ned to develop in a region that is how much lower than body temperature   2-3 degrees  
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pair of dorsally located cylinders of erectile tissue   corpora cavernosa  
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single cylinder of erectile tissue, surrounds the urethra and forms the glans penis   corpora sponiosum  
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release progesterone and estrogen   ovaries  
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pair of ducts opening at one end into the fundus, the other into the peritoneal cavity   fallopian tubes  
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fingerlike progections attached to the lateral end of the ovary   fimbrae  
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funnel shaped region of the fallopian tubes near the ovary   infundibulum  
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move the egg cell to the uterus   cilia  
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large midsection of uterus   body  
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upper rounded portion of of body superior to the fallopian tubes   fundus  
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smaller narrow end of uterus extending into the upper portion of the vagina   cervix  
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three layer of uterine wall   endometrium, myometrium, perimetrium  
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protects inner structures, contains sensory nerve endings, sebaceous and sudoriferous glands of the female reproductive system   labia majora  
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function of this organ is sexual arousal (female)   clitoris  
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lubricates vagina for sexual intercourse   bartholin's glands  
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specialized glands that secrete milk following pregnancy   mammary  
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hormone that causes milk production   prolactin  
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hormone that allows milk to be released   oxytocin  
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endometrial tissue in various places in the pelvic cavity   endometriosis  
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signs and symptoms of endometriousis include   pain, menstrual irregularities, and bleeding associated with menstrual cycle  
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treatment fo endometriosis   contraceptives, pregnancy, surgery, ovulation suppression  
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this medication should not be used for pain associated with endometriosis   aspirin  
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fistula connecting urethra to vagina   urethrovaginal  
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fistula connecting bladder to vagina   vesicovaginal  
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fistula connecting rectum to vagina   rectovaginal  
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signs and symptoms of fistula   urine, feces or flatus from vagina  
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cystocele, rectocele, prolapse, urethrocele, and enterocele are all caused by   relaxed pelvic floor muscles  
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firm rubber doughnut shaped device that is inserted into the upper vagina to reposition and give support to the uterus   pessary  
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three types of uterine displacement   anteflexion, retroversion, retroflexion  
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white or clear discharge from the vagina   leukorrhea  
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absence of mensruation   amenorrhea  
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painful menstruation   dysmenorrhea  
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removal of a fallopian tube   salpingectomy  
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functions of estrogen   growth and development of female sex organs, maintainance of secondary sex characteristics  
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metabolic effects of estrogen   lowers choleterol, aids in protein synthesis, and causes retention of sodium and water  
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contraindications of estrogen   thromboembolism, vaginal bleeding, liver dysfunction, pregnancy, lactation, breast cancer (estrogen dependent)  
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indications for methroxyprogesterone   decrease endometrial hyperplasia, treatment of amenorrhea and abnormal uterine bleedidng  
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contraindications to medroxyprogesterone   pregnancy, thromboembolism, CV disease, liver disease, cancer  
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side effects of medroxyprogesterone   weight gain, edema, bone loss  
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indications for megestrol   endometrial or brease carcinoma; treatment of anorexia, weight loss, and cachexia associated with AIDS  
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contraindications of megestrol   pregnancy, lactation, vaginal bleeding, liver disease  
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women with diabetes are more prone to this   vaginitis  
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types of vaginitis   bacterial, fungal, estrogen loss with age  
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bacterial vaginitis s/s   milky discharge with odor  
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T. vaginalis vaginitis s/s   profuse, foamy discharge  
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C. albicans vaginitis s/s   thick cheese-like discharge  
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inflammation or infection of the cervix   cervicitis  
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s/s of cervicitis   leukorrhea, dyspareuneia, back pain  
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any acute, subacute, recurrent, or chronic infection of the cervix, ovaries, fallopian tubes or uterus that has extended to the connective tissues lying between the broad ligaments   PID  
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s/s of PID   malodorous, purulent discharge, backache, pelvic/abdominal pain, fever, chills, malaise, nausea, vomiting  
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PID treatment   antibiotics, palliative measures  
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causes TSS   staphylococcus aureus  
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s/s of TSS   high fever, chills, myalgia, red, macular palmar rash  
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to avoid TSS, it is recommended that tampons be changed how often?   every 4 hours  
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contraindications to antifungal agents   liver failure, kidney failure  
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all women should do a BSE how often   every month  
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BSE should be timed for how long after menses   3-8 days  
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annual mammograms should begin at what age?   40  
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inflammation of breast tissue   mastitis  
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most common benign breast lesion   fibrycystic breast (cystic mastitis or mammary dysplasia)  
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solid benign mass of connective tissue and glandular tissue   fibroadenoma  
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s/s of fibroadenoma   painless, nontender, encapsulated mobile lump  
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acute mastitis is usually caused by   staph or strep  
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acute mastits most often occurs during   lactation  
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treatment of acute mastitis   warm packs, good bra, antibiotics  
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condition in which the prepuce is to small to allow retraction of the foreskin over the glans   phimosis  
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accumulation of fluid between the membranes covering the testicle and the membrane enclosing the testicle   hydrocele  
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dilated veins within the scrotum   varicocele  
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twisting of the spermatic cord resulting in a kinking of the artery, compromising blood flow to the testicle   testicular torsion  
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key sign of testicular torsion   pain on elevation  
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men should perform a TSE monthly beginning at what age   15  
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the inability of an adult man to achieve penile erection   impotence  
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a common sign of excessive androgen use   fluid retention  
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acute or chronic infection of the prostate gland   prostatitis  
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in prostatitis, the pH of prostate fluid is generally   elevated  
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inflammation of the epididymis   epididymitis  
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s/s of epididymitis   pain, scrotal edema/tenderness, pyuria, "duck walk"  
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infections that are usually transmitted during intimate sexual contact   STI's  
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s/s of this STI include vesicular lesions of the genitals or anus that heal spontaneous after 7 to 10 days   herpes  
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3 medications used in the treatment of herpes   acyclovir, valacyclovir, famciclyvir (zovirax, valtrex, famvir)  
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s/s of primary syphilis   chancre  
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s/s of secondary syphilis   rashes on body  
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s/s of latent syphilis   dementia, leg pain  
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preferred medical management of syphilis   penicillin  
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preferred medical management of gonorrhea   ceftriaxone (rocephin), cefixime (suprax)  
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preferred medical management of trichmoniasis   metronidazole (flagyl)  
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what should a patient avoid while taking flagyl?   alcohol  
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cure for HPV   there isn't one  
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mild fungal infection caused by candida albicans or candida tropicalis   candidiasis  
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treatment for candidiasis   nystatin (mycostatin)  
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medications for chlamydia   tetracycline, doxycycline, azithromycin, erythromycin  
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drug of choice for treatment of chlamydia during pregnancy   erythromycin  
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a person with gonorrhea most likely also has   chlamydia  
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thia medication can turn the urine dark brown or aroange   flagyl  
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failure rate of depo   3%  
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depo is not recommended to be used for more than   2 years  
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leading contraceptive method used in the US   oral contraceptives  
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these oral contraceptives contain only progesterone   mini-pills  
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how long should contraceptive patches be used for   1 week each for three weeks, then 1 week without a patch  
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how long is nuva-ring left in place   3 weeks, then removed for 1 week  
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emergency contraceptives are most effective if used within how many hours?   72  
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emergency contraceptives CAN be used up to how many hours after sex?   120  
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how long should a sponge remain in place after sex?   6 hours  
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how long can a cervical cap remain in place?   48 hours  
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how often should a cervical cap be replaced   every 2 years  
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