Medical Conditions and Treatments Quiz

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What is the primary hormone responsible for maintaining pregnancy?

Oxytocin

Estrogen

Progesterone (correct)

Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)

Which of the following is a common symptom of premenstrual syndrome (PMS)?

Extreme fatigue (correct)

Mood swings

Bloating

Breast tenderness

What is the name of the surgical procedure to remove the uterus?

Salpingectomy

Oophorectomy

Hysterectomy (correct)

Cystectomy

Cervical cerclage is primarily used to manage which condition?

Cervical insufficiency Signup and view all the answers

At what gestational age is a prophylactic cervical cerclage usually performed?

12-14 weeks Signup and view all the answers

What are uterine fibroids also known as?

Leiomyomas Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of uterine fibroids?

Postmenopausal bleeding Signup and view all the answers

What is the causative agent of Chlamydia?

Chlamydia trachomatis Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of female infertility?

Ovulatory disorders Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is the primary cause of male infertility?

Abnormal sperm parameters Signup and view all the answers

How does endometriosis primarily impact fertility?

By causing tubal or pelvic adhesions Signup and view all the answers

Which lifestyle factor can negatively affect fertility in both men and women?

Smoking Signup and view all the answers

To which area does vaginal cancer most commonly spread?

Pelvic lymph nodes Signup and view all the answers

What is the most frequent type of uterine cancer?

Endometrioid adenocarcinoma Signup and view all the answers

What is defined as the prolapse of the bladder into the vaginal canal?

Cystocele Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common symptom associated with a cystocele?

Stress urinary incontinence Signup and view all the answers

Why is chlamydia often referred to as a 'silent' infection?

It is asymptomatic in most cases Signup and view all the answers

What is the causative agent of gonorrhea?

Neisseria gonorrhoeae Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common symptom of gonorrhea in men?

Painful urination and urethral discharge Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common causative organism of candidiasis?

Candida albicans Signup and view all the answers

What is a hysterectomy?

Removal of the uterus Signup and view all the answers

Which type of hysterectomy involves removal of the uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes, and ovaries?

Total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an indication for hysterectomy?

Mild menstrual irregularities Signup and view all the answers

Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after how long of unprotected intercourse?

12 months Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Conditions and Treatments

Radical Hysterectomy: Indicated for early-stage cervical cancer. Not for benign ovarian cysts, recurrent urinary tract infections, or mild endometriosis.
Hysterectomy Contraindications: Mild menstrual irregularities are not an indication for hysterectomy. Chronic pelvic pain unresponsive to other treatments, severe symptoms from uterine fibroids, and Stage IV endometriosis are indications for hysterectomy.
Hysterectomy Definition: Removal of the uterus. Also may include removal of the fallopian tubes, ovaries, and cervix.
Gonorrhea Causative Agent: Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
Cystocele Definition: Prolapse of the bladder into the vaginal canal.
Common Cystocele Symptom: Stress urinary incontinence.
Infertility Definition: Inability to conceive after 12 months of unprotected intercourse.
Most Common Cause of Female Infertility: Ovulatory disorders.
Emergency Cervical Cerclage Indications: Short cervix detected in the first trimester, dilated cervix with membranes bulging in the second trimester.
Gonorrhea Symptom (Male): Painful urination and urethral discharge.
Uterine Fibroid Locations: Intramural (within the uterine wall). Not subserosal, pedunculated, or submucosal.
Chlamydia Causative Agent: Chlamydia trachomatis.
Most Common Uterine Cancer: Endometrioid adenocarcinoma.

Other Medical Information

Myomectomy Indications: Women with fibroids causing infertility or recurrent pregnancy loss. Not for asymptomatic fibroids, postmenopausal women with fibroids, or patients with uterine cancer.
Candidiasis Causative Organism: Candida albicans.
Postpartum Cystocele/Rectocele Resolution: Pelvic floor exercises and lifestyle changes. Not high-fiber diet alone, immediate surgical intervention, or radiation.
Endometriosis Fertility Impact: Causing tubal or pelvic adhesions. This isn't associated with hormonal imbalance, reducing egg quality, or interfering with ovulation.
Cervical Cerclage Purpose: To manage cervical insufficiency. Not ectopic pregnancy, pelvic inflammatory disease, or placenta previa.
Most Common Uterine Fibroid Location: Intramural. (Not subserosal, pedunculated, or submucosal).

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Test your knowledge on various medical conditions and their treatments, including hysterectomy, infertility, and cystocele. This quiz covers definitions, indications, and important causative agents of common diseases. Perfect for medical students and healthcare professionals looking to refresh their knowledge.