DMS 115: Chapter 15 Pelvic Inflammatory disease
and endometriosis. Questions with Correct Answers
What is pelvic inflammatory disease? ( PID) Correct Answer-
inflammation of the upper female genital tract.
Where does PID start? Correct Answer-the lower genital tract.
Where is the most common place for PID to occur? Correct Answer-
fallopian tubes
Where are the other places PID can occur? Correct Answer-
endometrium, uterine wall, uterine serosa, ligaments, and ovary
What are the most common causes of PID? Correct Answer-chlamydia
and gonorrhea
What may PID mimic? Correct Answer-ectopic pregnancy or
appendicitis
How can bacterial infection spread? Correct Answer-up through the
vagina and into the uterus and through the lymphatics
How can gonorrhea spread? Correct Answer-up the vagina into the
uterus and then to the tubes and ovaries
, What is it called when a bacterial infection reaches the reproductive
organs through the bloodstream? Correct Answer-hematogenous spread
When you have PID the pain is usually ____________? Correct
Answer-localized
what are the 2 most common symptoms of PID Correct Answer-elevated
WBC and vaginal secretions
Major associations with PID Correct Answer-chronic pelvic pain
ectopic pregnancy
infertility
how does PID cause infertility Correct Answer-by causing scar tissue
what is perihepatitis Correct Answer-inflammation around the liver
endometritis is what stage of PID Correct Answer-the first
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