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Normal Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Pelvis Questions
Question 1 of 5
The drug of choice to treat a gonorrhea infection is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Step-by-step rationale: 1. Gonorrhea is caused by a bacteria called Neisseria gonorrhoeae. 2. Over time, Neisseria gonorrhoeae has developed resistance to penicillin and tetracycline. 3. Ceftriaxone is the recommended treatment due to its effectiveness against resistant strains. 4. Acyclovir is used to treat viral infections, not bacterial infections like gonorrhea. Summary: - Penicillin and tetracycline are no longer effective due to resistance. - Ceftriaxone is the current drug of choice for gonorrhea treatment. - Acyclovir is not used for bacterial infections like gonorrhea.
Question 2 of 5
Healthy People 2020 goals directed at women’s health issues focus on which areas? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Step-by-step rationale for why choice A is correct: 1. Healthy People 2020 aims to improve health outcomes and quality of life for all individuals. 2. Increased screening for cervical and colorectal cancers aligns with preventive care goals for women's health. 3. Early detection through screening can lead to better treatment outcomes and reduced mortality rates. 4. Regular screenings for these cancers can help in identifying and treating them at early stages. 5. Therefore, choice A is correct as it directly addresses preventive measures for women's health issues. Summary of why other choices are incorrect: B: Reduction of cancer survivor rate based on clinical management treatment - Incorrect, as the goal is to increase cancer survivor rates, not reduce them. C: Decreased morbidity and mortality related to breast cancer - While important, this choice is not specific to Healthy People 2020 goals for women's health. D: Reduction in hospitalization for hip fractures in the older female population - This choice is not directly related to women
Question 3 of 5
For both males and females, which is the first hormone secreted to initiate puberty?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH). GnRH is the first hormone secreted to initiate puberty. It acts on the pituitary gland to stimulate the release of FSH and LH, which then stimulate the production of sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone. FSH and LH regulate the maturation of ovarian follicles in females and sperm production in males. Estrogen and testosterone are produced in response to FSH and LH, so they are not the first hormones secreted to initiate puberty. Thus, GnRH is the primary hormone that kickstarts the puberty process by signaling the release of FSH and LH.
Question 4 of 5
The vulva consists of which structure?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because the vulva comprises the labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, mons pubis, and vestibular glands. The labia majora and minora are outer and inner folds of skin, the clitoris is a sensitive organ, the mons pubis is a fatty area overlying the pubic bone, and the vestibular glands secrete lubrication. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not accurately represent the structures of the vulva. B refers to male reproductive structures, C to internal female organs, and D to specific openings rather than the entire vulva.
Question 5 of 5
A patient who is experiencing trouble becoming pregnant reported that she has only two to three menstrual periods per year. What is an initial explanation for this problem?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer, A, is the initial explanation because irregular menstrual periods suggest infrequent ovulation, making it difficult to predict the fertile window for conception. Lack of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (B) would result in no ovulation at all. Blocked fallopian tubes (C) would prevent the egg from reaching the uterus, causing infertility. If only one ovary is functioning (D), the patient would still ovulate regularly from that ovary.