Question 1

The most commonly occurring cancer of the female reproductive tract is _____ cancer.

Accepted Answer

A)   cervical.
B)   ovarian.
C)   endometrial.
D)   fallopian.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

A 25-year-old female presents with amenorrhea and hirsutism and is diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) .Lab testing will most likely reveal:

Accepted Answer

A)   estrogen deficit.
B)   genetic cancerous mutations.
C)   cortisol excess.
D)   hyperinsulinemia.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above D

Question 3

Conditions that contribute to dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB)  include: (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)   polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) .
B)   obesity.
C)   thyroid disease.
D)   hepatitis.
E)   excessive exercise.F) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 4

A 21-year-old female is infected with human papillomavirus (HPV)  following unprotected sexual intercourse with a male she recently met.She is now at higher risk of developing which of the following cancers?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cervical
B)   Ovarian
C)   Endometrial
D)   VulvarE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

A 35-year-old female is diagnosed with ovarian cancer.CT scan reveals that the cancer is limited to the ovaries.It would be classified as stage:

Accepted Answer

A)   I.
B)   II.
C)   III.
D)   IV.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following signs is usually the first clinical manifestation of breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

A)   Dimpling
B)   Nipple discharge
C)   Chest pain
D)   A painless lumpE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

The descent of the bladder and the anterior vaginal wall into the vaginal canal is called a:

Accepted Answer

A)   rectocele.
B)   varicocele.
C)   cystocele.
D)   urethrocele.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above C

Question 8

An 18-year-old female is diagnosed with dysmenorrhea.Which of the following symptoms will she most likely experience?

Accepted Answer

A)   Absence of menstruation
B)   Painful menstruation
C)   Unusually long menstrual period
D)   Menstrual irregularityE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

A 35-year-old female is diagnosed with endometriosis.Suppressing which of the following would be the most appropriate medical treatment for this disease?

Accepted Answer

A)   Infection
B)   Ovulation
C)   Prostaglandins
D)   FertilizationE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 10

A 40-year-old female presents with cramping and excessive vaginal bleeding.Ultrasound reveals benign uterine tumors in the smooth muscle cells of the myometrium.These tumors are commonly called:

Accepted Answer

A)   adenomyosis.
B)   endometriosis.
C)   leiomyomas.
D)   adenomas.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 11

A 23-year-old sexually active female presents with white copious discharge and itch and is diagnosed with yeast vaginitis.This condition is caused by overgrowth of which microorganism?

Accepted Answer

A)   Escherichia coli
B)   Lactobacillus acidophilus
C)   Candida albicans
D)   Neisseria gonorrhoeaeE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

A 38-year-old female was recently diagnosed with cancer.She learns that her mother almost miscarried while pregnant with her and was given diethylstilbestrol (DES)  to prevent it.Which of the following cancers does she most likely have?

Accepted Answer

A)   Endometrial
B)   Vaginal
C)   Cervical
D)   UterineE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 13

A 30-year-old female with newly diagnosed polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)  is being counseled by her OB-GYN.The physician indicates that this condition often results in:

Accepted Answer

A)   ovarian cancer.
B)   infertility.
C)   early menopause.
D)   pelvic inflammatory disease.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

The nurse would anticipate the treatment for pelvic organ prolapse to be:

Accepted Answer

A)   insertion of a urinary catheter.
B)   a pessary.
C)   dietary fiber.
D)   urinary antispasmodics.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

A 20-year-old female presents with pelvic and back pain severe enough to miss work beginning with the onset of menses.Physical examination supports the diagnosis of primary dysmenorrhea.The most likely cause of her condition is:

Accepted Answer

A)   lack of estrogen.
B)   stress.
C)   elevated prostaglandins.
D)   poor nutrition.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 16

A 35-year-old nonpregnant female presents with breast discharge and is diagnosed with galactorrhea.The condition is most likely caused by:

Accepted Answer

A)   infection.
B)   prolactin imbalance.
C)   tissue injury.
D)   cancer.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above B

Question 17

During a routine pelvic exam, a 34-year-old female is found to have an ovarian cyst containing skin, hair, cartilage, and bone.This cyst is classified as a _____ cyst.

Accepted Answer

A)   follicular
B)   dermoid
C)   corpus luteal
D)   microE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Exam 35: Alterations of the Female Reproductive System

The most commonly occurring cancer of the female reproductive tract is _____ cancer.

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A 25-year-old female presents with amenorrhea and hirsutism and is diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) .Lab testing will most likely reveal:

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Conditions that contribute to dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) include: (Select all that apply.)

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A 21-year-old female is infected with human papillomavirus (HPV) following unprotected sexual intercourse with a male she recently met.She is now at higher risk of developing which of the following cancers?

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A 35-year-old female is diagnosed with ovarian cancer.CT scan reveals that the cancer is limited to the ovaries.It would be classified as stage:

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Which of the following signs is usually the first clinical manifestation of breast cancer?

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The descent of the bladder and the anterior vaginal wall into the vaginal canal is called a:

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An 18-year-old female is diagnosed with dysmenorrhea.Which of the following symptoms will she most likely experience?

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A 35-year-old female is diagnosed with endometriosis.Suppressing which of the following would be the most appropriate medical treatment for this disease?

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A 40-year-old female presents with cramping and excessive vaginal bleeding.Ultrasound reveals benign uterine tumors in the smooth muscle cells of the myometrium.These tumors are commonly called:

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A 23-year-old sexually active female presents with white copious discharge and itch and is diagnosed with yeast vaginitis.This condition is caused by overgrowth of which microorganism?

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A 38-year-old female was recently diagnosed with cancer.She learns that her mother almost miscarried while pregnant with her and was given diethylstilbestrol (DES) to prevent it.Which of the following cancers does she most likely have?

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A 30-year-old female with newly diagnosed polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is being counseled by her OB-GYN.The physician indicates that this condition often results in:

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The nurse would anticipate the treatment for pelvic organ prolapse to be:

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A 20-year-old female presents with pelvic and back pain severe enough to miss work beginning with the onset of menses.Physical examination supports the diagnosis of primary dysmenorrhea.The most likely cause of her condition is:

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A 35-year-old nonpregnant female presents with breast discharge and is diagnosed with galactorrhea.The condition is most likely caused by:

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During a routine pelvic exam, a 34-year-old female is found to have an ovarian cyst containing skin, hair, cartilage, and bone.This cyst is classified as a _____ cyst.

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Exam 35: Alterations of the Female Reproductive System

The most commonly occurring cancer of the female reproductive tract is _____ cancer.

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A 25-year-old female presents with amenorrhea and hirsutism and is diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) .Lab testing will most likely reveal:

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Conditions that contribute to dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) include: (Select all that apply.)

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A 21-year-old female is infected with human papillomavirus (HPV) following unprotected sexual intercourse with a male she recently met.She is now at higher risk of developing which of the following cancers?

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A 35-year-old female is diagnosed with ovarian cancer.CT scan reveals that the cancer is limited to the ovaries.It would be classified as stage:

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Which of the following signs is usually the first clinical manifestation of breast cancer?

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The descent of the bladder and the anterior vaginal wall into the vaginal canal is called a:

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An 18-year-old female is diagnosed with dysmenorrhea.Which of the following symptoms will she most likely experience?

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A 35-year-old female is diagnosed with endometriosis.Suppressing which of the following would be the most appropriate medical treatment for this disease?

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A 40-year-old female presents with cramping and excessive vaginal bleeding.Ultrasound reveals benign uterine tumors in the smooth muscle cells of the myometrium.These tumors are commonly called:

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A 23-year-old sexually active female presents with white copious discharge and itch and is diagnosed with yeast vaginitis.This condition is caused by overgrowth of which microorganism?

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A 38-year-old female was recently diagnosed with cancer.She learns that her mother almost miscarried while pregnant with her and was given diethylstilbestrol (DES) to prevent it.Which of the following cancers does she most likely have?

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A 30-year-old female with newly diagnosed polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is being counseled by her OB-GYN.The physician indicates that this condition often results in:

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The nurse would anticipate the treatment for pelvic organ prolapse to be:

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A 20-year-old female presents with pelvic and back pain severe enough to miss work beginning with the onset of menses.Physical examination supports the diagnosis of primary dysmenorrhea.The most likely cause of her condition is:

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A 35-year-old nonpregnant female presents with breast discharge and is diagnosed with galactorrhea.The condition is most likely caused by:

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During a routine pelvic exam, a 34-year-old female is found to have an ovarian cyst containing skin, hair, cartilage, and bone.This cyst is classified as a _____ cyst.

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