Questions and Answers
What is the definition of Abortion (GPA)?
Terminated pregnancies, spontaneous or induced.
What does Adnexa refer to in gynecology?
Appendages; the ovaries and fallopian tubes.
What is the Cervical Os?
Opening of the cervix.
What is Cervical Motion Tenderness (CMT) indicative of?
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What does CVA tenderness indicate?
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What is Dysmenorrhea?
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What does Dysuria mean?
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What is an Ectopic pregnancy?
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What is Endometriosis?
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What does Frequency refer to in the context of urination?
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What does GPA stand for?
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What does Gravid mean?
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What does Hematuria indicate?
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What does Inguinal refer to?
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What is Nephrolithiasis?
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What is Ovarian torsion?
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What is Pyelonephritis?
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What does Retention refer to in a medical context?
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What is Spotting?
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What does Torsion refer to?
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What is Testicular torsion?
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What is a Straight catheter?
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Study Notes
Abortion (GPA)
- Refers to both spontaneous and induced terminations of pregnancy.
- GPA: Gravida/Para/Abortion is a system for documenting pregnancy history.
Adnexa
- Appendages in gynecology, specifically the ovaries and fallopian tubes.
Cervical Os
- The opening of the cervix.
- Remains closed unless expelling tissue.
Cervical Motion Tenderness (CMT)
- Pain elicited by moving the cervix.
- Often indicative of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID).
CVA Tenderness
- Tenderness over the costovertebral angle.
- Typically related to kidney issues.
Dysmenorrhea
- Describes painful menstruation.
Dysuria
- Refers to painful or difficult urination.
Ectopic Pregnancy
- Occurs when an egg develops outside the uterus.
- High risk of rupture, posing significant danger to health.
Endometriosis
- Condition where functional endometrial tissue grows outside of the uterus.
Frequency
- Describes the condition of urinating often.
Gravida/Para/Abortion (GPA)
- Gravida: Total number of pregnancies.
- Para: Number of viable offspring delivered.
- Abortion: Total number of terminated pregnancies.
Gravid
- Refers to the state of being pregnant.
Hematuria
- Presence of blood in the urine.
Inguinal
- Pertains to the groin area of the body.
Nephrolithiasis
- Medical term for kidney stones, also known as renal calculi.
Ovarian Torsion
- Twisting of the ovarian artery or vein, which can compromise blood flow.
Pyelonephritis
- A kidney infection that can lead to severe complications if untreated.
Retention
- Inability to urinate, which can lead to discomfort and further complications.
Spotting
- Refers to the passing of small amounts of blood from the vagina.
Torsion
- Twisting of an organ around itself, potentially leading to compromised blood flow.
Testicular Torsion
- Twisting of the spermatic cord, requiring immediate medical intervention.
Straight Catheter
- A straight tube inserted to drain urine, then removed after use.
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