84 Questions
What is the main focus of the passage?
The importance of proactive health measures for women
According to the passage, what can nurses help women with?
All of the above
What is mentioned as an indicator of overall health and well-being for women?
Menstrual patterns
What does the passage suggest about some women's menstrual cycles?
They are like clockwork, with few symptoms
What can be inferred about the length of women's lives from the passage?
It is increasing as women can expect to live well into their 80s
What does the passage suggest about women's participation in maintaining their own quality of life?
It is important for reducing disease risk and improving health outcomes
What is the role of nurses in assisting women, according to the passage?
Offering information for maintaining a healthy lifestyle
What do some women's menstrual symptoms lead them to do, according to the passage?
Initiate visits to their health care providers for consultation
'Many women sail through their monthly menstrual cycles with little or no concerns.' What can be inferred from this statement?
'Some women experience no concerns during their menstrual cycles'
According to the passage, what can nurses use the assessment period as an opportunity for?
Teaching and counseling
What does the passage suggest about women's life expectancy?
It is increasing as women can expect to live well into their 80s
What is the definition of primary amenorrhea?
Absence of menses by age 15, with absence of growth and development of secondary sexual characteristics
What is the definition of secondary amenorrhea?
Absence of menses for three cycles or irregular menses for 6 months in women who have previously menstruated regularly
Which of the following is a potential cause of primary amenorrhea?
Extreme weight gain or loss
What is the therapeutic management for primary amenorrhea?
Estrogen replacement therapy
How can secondary amenorrhea be treated when the cause is anovulation?
Cyclic progesterone
Which anatomical areas should nurses consider when assessing the causes of amenorrhea?
The outflow area of the uterus and vagina, the ovaries, the pituitary gland, or the central nervous system
What is the Tanner stage that involves elevation of breast contour and enlargement of areolae at approximately 12 years old?
Stage III
What is a potential cause of secondary amenorrhea aside from pregnancy and breast-feeding?
Malnutrition
What is a potential therapeutic intervention for hyperprolactinemia causing amenorrhea?
Bromocriptine
What type of surgery might be needed to correct structural abnormalities of the genital tract causing primary amenorrhea?
Gynecological surgery
What is the percentage of girls living in the United States who menstruate by age 15?
98%
What is NOT a potential cause of primary amenorrhea?
Early menopause
What is the purpose of a quantitative human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) test in the context of amenorrhea?
To rule out pregnancy
Which laboratory test might be positive for Turner syndrome in the context of amenorrhea?
Karyotype
What is the primary intervention and appropriate nursing role in managing amenorrhea?
Counseling and education
What is the leading cause of absenteeism of work and school among young women?
Dysmenorrhea
What is the term for painful menstruation lasting 48 to 72 hours?
Dysmenorrhea
How are counseling and education described in managing amenorrhea?
Primary interventions and appropriate nursing roles
What does an elevated prolactin level indicate in the context of amenorrhea?
Pituitary tumor
What is the estimated percentage of menstruating women affected by dysmenorrhea?
More than 50%
What is the purpose of a karyotype test in the context of amenorrhea?
To detect genetic abnormalities
How is amenorrhea defined?
Lack of menstruation for a period of time
What is the relationship between loss of menstrual regularity and osteoporosis?
Loss of menstrual regularity is a risk factor for later development of osteoporosis and hip fractures
Which condition has been termed cyclic perimenstrual pain?
Dysmenorrhea
What is the leading cause of absenteeism of work and school among young women?
Dysmenorrhea
What is the term for painful menstruation lasting 48 to 72 hours?
Cyclic perimenstrual pain
What does an elevated prolactin level indicate in the context of amenorrhea?
Pituitary tumor
What is the term used for loss of menstrual regularity as a risk factor for later development of osteoporosis and hip fractures?
Oligomenorrhea
What anatomical areas should nurses consider when assessing the causes of amenorrhea?
Genital tract and ovaries
What is the estimated percentage of menstruating women affected by dysmenorrhea?
More than 50%
What type of surgery might be needed to correct structural abnormalities of the genital tract causing primary amenorrhea?
Vaginal reconstruction
'Many women sail through their monthly menstrual cycles with little or no concerns.' What can be inferred from this statement?
'Sailing through' refers to a minority of women
'Evidence is mounting that loss of menstrual regularity is a risk factor for later development of osteoporosis and hip fractures.' What term describes this loss of menstrual regularity?
Oligomenorrhea
What is a potential cause of primary amenorrhea?
Structural abnormalities of the genital tract
What is the definition of primary amenorrhea?
Absence of menstruation by age 13 with absence of other secondary sexual characteristics
What is primary amenorrhea?
Absence of menses by age 15, with absence of growth and development of secondary sexual characteristics
What is secondary amenorrhea?
Absence of regular menses for three cycles or irregular menses for 6 months in women who have previously menstruated regularly
Which condition is NOT a potential cause of primary amenorrhea?
Breast-feeding
What is the therapeutic intervention for primary amenorrhea?
Estrogen replacement therapy and correction of underlying disorders
Which anatomical areas should nurses consider when assessing the causes of amenorrhea?
Outflow area and ovaries
What might be needed to correct any structural abnormalities of the genital tract causing primary amenorrhea?
Surgical resection
What might be a potential therapeutic intervention for hyperprolactinemia causing amenorrhea?
"Bromocriptine"
"What might be a potential cause of secondary amenorrhea aside from pregnancy and breast-feeding?"
"Chemotherapy or radiation therapy to the pelvic area"
According to the passage, what should nurses consider when assessing amenorrhea causes?
Structural abnormalities and outflow area problems.
What is included in nursing assessment for women experiencing amenorrhea?
Tanner stages assessment and laboratory analysis.
What can nurses assist women with, according to the passage?
Becoming more attuned to their body and its clues
What is mentioned as an indicator of overall health and well-being for women?
Menstrual patterns
What is the leading cause of absenteeism of work and school among young women?
Menstrual disorders
What is the therapeutic management for primary amenorrhea?
Surgical intervention
What is the estimated percentage of menstruating women affected by dysmenorrhea?
50%
What do some women's menstrual symptoms lead them to do, according to the passage?
Visit their health care providers for consultation
What is the key difference between primary and secondary amenorrhea?
Primary amenorrhea refers to the absence of menses by age 15 with absence of growth and development of secondary sexual characteristics, while secondary amenorrhea is the absence of regular menses for three cycles or irregular menses for 6 months.
Which condition can cause primary amenorrhea?
Excessive exercise
What is the potential cause of secondary amenorrhea aside from pregnancy and breast-feeding?
Hyperthyroid or hypothyroid conditions
What is the treatment for primary amenorrhea involving correction of any underlying disorders and estrogen replacement therapy?
Surgery
What must function properly and in harmony for a menstrual cycle to occur?
The uterus, endometrial lining, ovaries, pituitary, and hypothalamus
What might be needed to correct any structural abnormalities of the genital tract causing primary amenorrhea?
Surgery
Which anatomical areas should nurses consider when assessing the causes of amenorrhea?
Outflow area of the uterus and vagina, the ovaries, the pituitary gland, or the central nervous system
What laboratory test might be positive for Turner syndrome in the context of amenorrhea?
Elevated FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) level
'Many women sail through their monthly menstrual cycles with little or no concerns.' What can be inferred from this statement?
'Not all women experience menstrual disorders'
What is required for a menstrual cycle to occur?
Proper functioning of multiple organs including the endometrial lining, ovaries, pituitary, and hypothalamus
What does nursing assessment for a woman experiencing amenorrhea include?
Health history, physical examination, and laboratory tests
What is the Tanner stage that involves elevation of breast contour and enlargement of areolae at approximately 12 years old?
Stage III
Which laboratory test might be ordered to detect ovarian cysts as a potential cause of amenorrhea?
Ultrasound
What might an elevated prolactin level indicate in the context of amenorrhea?
Pituitary tumor
What anatomical areas should nurses consider when assessing the causes of amenorrhea?
Ovaries and adrenal glands
What type of structural abnormalities of the genital tract causing primary amenorrhea might require surgery to correct?
Imperforate hymen
What is the term for loss of menstrual regularity as a risk factor for later development of osteoporosis and hip fractures?
Amenorrhea
What is the leading cause of absenteeism of work and school among young women?
Primary dysmenorrhea
What does an elevated level of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) indicate in the context of amenorrhea?
Ovarian failure
What can nurses assist women with, according to the passage?
Counseling and education
What is the term for painful menstruation lasting 48 to 72 hours?
Dysmenorrhea
What is mentioned as an indicator of overall health and well-being for women?
Hemoglobin level
This introduction focuses on the importance of proactive health care for women to maintain a good quality of life. It emphasizes the role of women in reducing the risk of diseases and becoming proactive partners in their healthcare.
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