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Primary dysmenorrhea results from prostaglandin production during which phase of

the menstrual cycle? *
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a. Ischemic phase
b. Proliferative phase
c. Menstrual phase
d. Luteal phase
 
 
2. This is known as the abnormal growth of endometrial tissue outside of the uterus *
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a. Salpingitis
b. Endometrial polyps
c. Endometriosis
 
d. Pelvic inflammatory disease

No correct answers

 
3. Which of the following is NOT a sign of premenstrual syndrome? *
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a. Depression
b. Blurred vision
 
c. Angry outbursts
d. Sleep disturbances

 
4. A patient comes to the nurse and complains of having an interval of 18 days
between menses. The nurse must note this her chart as *
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a. Oligomenorrhea
b. Menorrhagia
c. Polymenorrhea
 
d. Metrorrhagia

 
5. Which of the following are the signs and symptoms of perimenopause? *
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a. Hot flashes
b. Flushing
c. Sleep disturbances
d. All of the above
 
 
6. Estrogen replacement is helpful in relieving the signs and symptoms of menopause
but can increase the risk of which of the following? *
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a. Thrombosis
b. Varicosities
c. Hypertension
d. Heart failure
 
Correct answer
a. Thrombosis

 
7. Certain women can experience sexual dysfunction such as inadequate vaginal
lubrication despite adequate arousal. Some women may not achieve orgasm. This is
due to a lack in *
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a. Progesterone
b. Luteinizing hormone
c. Estrogen
 
d. Lactogen

 
8. A woman complains of painful sexual intercourse with her husband. The nurse
knows that the medical term for this is known as *
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a. Vaginismus
b. Dyspareunia
 
c. Anorgasmia
d. Hypogonadism

 
9. Which of the following best describes vaginismus? *
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a. Superficial pain that is suggestive of local inflammation of the vagina

b. Deep vaginal pain from pelvic disorders
c. Infection of the vagina
d. Involuntary spasm of the muscles surrounding the vaginal orifice that makes penetration during
intercourse painful or impossible
 
 
10. Which of the following cannot cause a(n) sexually transmitted disease? *
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a. Human immunodeficiency virus

b. Neisseria gonorrheae
c. Treponema pallidum
d. Herpes zoster