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Medical Surgical Nursing & Pathophysiology | Registered Nurse (RN) School Study Aid
Endometriosis
- Cause
- Endometrial Tissue Outside Uterus
- Retrograde Menstrual Flow
- Assessment
- Dysmenorrhea
- Cyclic Pelvic Pain
- Irregular Vaginal Bleeding
- Pain with Defecation
- Dyspareunia
- Interventions
- Medications to Decrease Ovulation
- NSAIDs
- Surgery
2 mins
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Assessment
- Mechanism
- Untreated Cervicitis
- Assessment
- May Be Asymptomatic
- Dysuria
- Vaginal Discharge with Odor
- Fever
- Dyspareunia
- Lower Abdominal Pain
- Spotting
- Cervical Motion Tenderness
2 mins
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Interventions
- Antibiotics
- No Intercourse for 3 Weeks
- Semi-Fowler's Position
- Analgesics
- Monitor Temperature
- Treat Partners
2 mins
Contraception
- Indications
- Preventing Unplanned Pregnancy
- Barrier Methods
- Spermicides
- Diaphragm
- Cervical Cap
- Contraceptive Sponge
- Male Condom
- Hormonal Method
- Oral Contraceptive
- Intrauterine Device (IUD)
- Injectable Progestins
2 mins
Infertility
- No Conception After 1 Year
- Interventions
- Artificial Insemination
- In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
- Drug Therapy
- Clomiphene Citrate (Clomid)
- Menotropins
- GnRH Agonists
- Considerations
- Treat Underlying Disorders
- Emotional Support
- Multiple Gestations
3 mins
Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
- Assessment
- Bimodal Age Distribution
- Painless Vaginal Bleeding
- Amenorrhea
- Menorrhagia (Heavy Menstrual Bleeding)
- Metrorrhagia (Bleeding Between Menses)
- Interventions
- Balloon Thermotherapy
- Hormone Medications
- Dilation and Curettage (DandC)
- Considerations
- Monitor for Anemia
3 mins
Vaginitis
- Cause/Mechanism
- Infection
- Postmenopausal Atrophy
- Assessment
- Vaginal Discharge
- Pruritus
- Interventions
- Antifungals (Miconazole, Clotrimazole)
- Antibiotics
- Estrogen Hormones
- Abstinence
- Considerations
- Good Hygiene
- Recurrent Vaginitis
2 mins
Menopause Lab Findings
- Decreased Estrogen
- Lack of Negative Feedback
- Increased FSH
- Increased LH
- Increased GnRH
- Small Amount of Estrogen From Androgen Conversion
- Increased Androgens = Hirsutism
1 min
Menopause Symptoms
- Symptoms
- HAVOCS Mnemonic
- Hot Flashes
- Atrophy of Vagina
- Osteoporosis
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Sleep disturbances
50 secs
Postpartum Blues
- Symptoms
- Depressed Affect
- Tearfulness
- Fatigue
- Resolves in 2 Weeks
- Treatment
- Supportive Care
2 mins
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