Pcos dx - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Clinical significance of PCOS 5-10% of women Is the m/c endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age and leading cause of infertility Define PCOS Collection of s/s in female patients related to menstrual irregularity and excess circulating androgens *ovarian cysts are NOT needed for dx

Rotterdam Criteria - what criteria is used to dx PCOS hyperandrogenism, ovulatory dysfunction, polycystic ovaries - according to the Rotterdam Criteria, a patient must have 2 of what 3 symptoms to dx PCOS hirsutism - most common symptom of PCOS d/t hyperandrogenism frequent bleeding at intervals <21 days, infrequent bleeding at intervals >35 days, LH/FSH ratio >2 - 3 symptoms of PCOS d/t ovulatory dysfunction insulin resistance - besides messed up gonadotropin and androgen produ...

NSG 530 EXAM 3 EXAM WITH NGN QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE WELL EXPLAINED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALE 100% CORRECT VERIFIED BY EXPERTS AND GRADED A+ LATEST UPDATE 2024[ALREADY PASSED] What is the underlying cause of hepatic encephalopathy found in pts w. chronic liver disease? Impaired ammonia metabolism What is the name of the condition w. a urethral meatus located on the ventral (undersurface) of the penis? Hypospadias What causes hepatocellular damage in pts w. alcoholic cirrhosis? Acetaldehyde ac...

If there is labial fusion due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency what is the treatment? what about if it is because androgen excesS? - Answer-tx: if too much--> then d/c androgens, if due to 21 hydroxylase: cortisol + reconstructive surgery How does vaginal atresia present - Answer-primary amenorrhea + cyclic abdominal pain Tx for vaginal agenesis? - Answer-surgery to creaste neovagina with mcindoe procedure Lichen sclerosis + atopic ecezema + lichen simplex chronicus are all treated with - An...

ABFM Proficiency knowledge test Exam Questions and certified Answers 2024/2025 First line for N/V in pregnancy during first trimester? - correct answer vitamin B6, safe and less assoc w/drowsiness vs other meds (scopolamine effective/safe during 2 or 3rd trimesters only) Which contraceptive should be used with caution due to risk of hyperkalemia when used with spironolactone? - correct answer oral drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol (Yaz, Yasmin), it too can lead to hyperkalemia, don't mix wit...

Rotterdam Criteria - ANSWER what criteria is used to dx PCOS hyperandrogenism, ovulatory dysfunction, polycystic ovaries - ANSWER according to the Rotterdam Criteria, a patient must have 2 of what 3 symptoms to dx PCOS hirsutism - ANSWER most common symptom of PCOS d/t hyperandrogenism frequent bleeding at intervals <21 days, infrequent bleeding at intervals >35 days, LH/FSH ratio >2 - ANSWER 3 symptoms of PCOS d/t ovulatory dysfunction insulin resistance - ANSWER besides messed u...

WH Menopause/Middle Aged Women's Questions with Verified Answers In general, natural menopause occurs for most women between the ages of _____ years. a. 40 and 50 b. 44 and 46 c. 48 and 55 d. 39 and 47 c Which of the following may not be a risk factor for secondary osteoporosis: a. malabsorption b. hyperthyroidism c. Gallbladder dz d. medications such as corticosteroids, anticonvulsants c There's scientific evidence that salivary or blood hormone testing should be used to...

Ultrasound examination reveals a "string of pearls" appearance of your 24 year old female's ovaries. What is the likely dx? correct answers PCOS The absence of spontaneous menstruation by ___ years is primary amenorrhea. correct answers 16 Women who fail to menstruate in the presence of estrogen stimulation of the endometrium are at increased risk for _____ cancer. correct answers endometrial What is the most common cause of secondary amennorhea? correct answers pregnancy Wome...

Which of the following findings is assoc. with thyroid hypofunction? A. Graves Disease B. Eye Disorder C. Thyroid storm D. Myxedema D. Myxedema Myxedema or myxedema coma is seen in patients with severe hypothyroidism. It refers to the skin changes (thickened skin) seen in chronic severe hypothyroidism. It is a medcial emergency with mortality rates exceeding 20%. It is tx with very high doses of thyroid hormone. A thyroid storm occurs when there is the extreme elevation of thyroid hormone...

ABFM IN-SERVICE EXAM | 190 QUESTIONS & 100% CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ | ALREADY GRADED __________is greatest modifiable RF for CKD ANSWER: HTN (not glucose control) ______ is the most important modifiable RF for stroke ANSWER: HTN ____________is the most significant predictor of adverse cardiac outcomes ANSWER: Diabetes Who needs a statin? ANSWER: 1. All diabetics > 40 2. All pts w/ ASCVD (hx MI, stroke, PAD, angina, TIA) Statin ASCVD Primar...