Endometriosis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

peak onset of primary dysmenorrhea correct answers late teens and early 20s prevalence decreasing progressively with age Risk factors for dysmenorrhea correct answers - <12 years of age - increased duration and amount of menstrual flow - irregular menstruation - smoking or passive smoke exposure - low BMI - family history of dysmenorrhea - nulliparity true or false: mood disorders are a risk factor for dysmenorrhea correct answers true, so are poor social relationships with in...

What is the prevalence of endometriosis? correct answers The prevalence of asymptomatic endometriosis is population dependent: • 1% to 7% in women seeking elective sterilization. • 12% to 32% among women of reproductive age with pelvic pain. • 9% to 50% in infertile women. • 50% among teens with chronic pelvic pain or dysmenorrhea. The overall prevalence of endometriosis in reproductive-age woman probably is between 3% and 10%. The most common symptom of endometriosis is? cor...

What's endometriosis? correct answers Endometriosis is the presence of endometrial tissue (glands and stroma) outside the endometrial cavity. Most common sites? correct answers Endometrial tissue can be found anywhere in the body, but the most common sites are the ovary and the pelvic peritoneum. Other common sites are in the most dependent parts of the pelvis including the uterosacral ligaments, the anterior and posterior cul-de-sacs, and the posterior uterus and broad ligaments. Althoug...

Introduction correct answers Endometriosis is defined as the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus, which induces a chronic, inflammatory reaction . While some women with endometriosis can experience painful symptoms and/or infertility, others have no symptoms at all. The exact prevalence of endometriosis is unknown but estimates range from 2 to 10% of women of reproductive age, to 50% of infertile women Which symptoms are associated with or predictive of the diagnosi...

BSN 266 HESI Med Surg Practice Exam Version 2 (2024 / 2025 Update) Questions and Verified Answers with Rationales | 100% Correct | Grade A - Nightingale Q: What types of medications should the nurse expect to administer to a client during an acute respiratory distress episode? A. Vasodilators and hormones. B. Analgesics and sedatives. C. Anticoagulants and expectorants. D. Bronchodilators and steroids. Answer: D. Bronchodilators and steroids. Rationale Besides supplemental oxygen, this client wi...

Midterm Exam: FNP654/ FNP 654 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Family Primary Care II Exam Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A - GCU Q: Chronic Pelvic Pain (evaluation) pelvic exam, PAP, UA, pregnancy test, TVUS or MRI if spinal Q: Treatment of chronic pelvic pain Answer: NSAIDs, TCAs, Gabapentin Q: Dysmenorrhea in older women Answer: requires further work up Q: When is dysmenorrhea normal? Answer: Upon onset of mensus and menopause ...

Chapter 11 Pelvic Inflammatory Disease and Endometriosis Questions with Correct Answers

Ectopic endometrial tissues are most commonly located in the dependent portions of the female pelvis (e.g. posterior and anterior cul-de-sac, uterosacral ligaments, tubes, ovaries), but any organ system is potentially at risk. • Peritoneal erosions and adhesions in the posterior cul-de-sac. These are typical of more severe endometriosis. • These ectopic foci respond to cyclic hormonal fluctuations in much the same way as intrauterine endometrium, with proliferation, secretory acti...

Sarah Michelle FNP Practice Test QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Already GRADED A-1. 1. Question A 65 year old female patient presents today to the clinic with worsening back pain over the last week. She appears to be sweating and states that she is profusely dizzy. Which of the following findings on her urinalysis would indicate the most immediate need for referral to the emergency department ? o Red blood cell (RBC) casts, as they are indicative of possible cytomegalovirus o White blood cell (WBC) ca...