Essentials of Maternity, Newborn, and Women's Health Nursing, 5th Edition., Ricci, 2020 | Registered Nurse (RN) School Study Aid
Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
- Bimodal Age Distribution
- Painless Vaginal Bleeding
- Amenorrhea
- Menorrhagia (Heavy Menstrual Bleeding)
- Metrorrhagia (Bleeding Between Menses)
- Balloon Thermotherapy
- Hormone Medications
- Dilation and Curettage (DandC)
- Monitor for Anemia
Spontaneous Abortion Overview
- Bleeding < 20 weeks Gestation
- Identify Type
- Bed Rest
- Monitor for Hemorrhage
- Save Pads and Linens
- RhoGAM
- Dilation and Curettage (DandC)
- Cerclage
- Emotional Support
Contraception
- Preventing Unplanned Pregnancy
- Spermicides
- Diaphragm
- Cervical Cap
- Contraceptive Sponge
- Male Condom
- Oral Contraceptive
- Intrauterine Device (IUD)
- Injectable Progestins
Endometriosis
- Endometrial Tissue Outside Uterus
- Retrograde Menstrual Flow
- Dysmenorrhea
- Cyclic Pelvic Pain
- Irregular Vaginal Bleeding
- Pain with Defecation
- Dyspareunia
- Medications to Decrease Ovulation
- NSAIDs
- Surgery
Infertility
- No Conception After 1 Year
- Artificial Insemination
- In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
- Clomiphene Citrate (Clomid)
- Menotropins
- GnRH Agonists
- Treat Underlying Disorders
- Emotional Support
- Multiple Gestations
Menopause Symptoms
- HAVOCS Mnemonic
- Hot Flashes
- Atrophy of Vagina
- Osteoporosis
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Sleep disturbances
Osteoporosis Assessment
- Postmenopausal Women
- Long Term Corticosteroids
- Kyphosis
- Dowager's Hump
- Loss of Height
- Back Pain
- Pathologic Fractures
- Spinal Compression Fracture
Osteoporosis Interventions
- Increased Calcium Intake
- Vitamin D Supplements
- Bisphosphonates
- Raloxifene
- Denosumab
- Calcitonin
- Teriparatide
- Bone Densitometry (DEXA) Scan
- Weight Bearing Exercises
Clomiphene
- Infertility
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
- Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator (SERM)
- Hypothalamus
- Estrogen Antagonist
- Increased GnRH, LH and FSH Secretion
- Induction of Ovulation
- Multiple Gestations
- Visual Disturbances
- Hot Flashes
Cholecystitis Assessment
- RUQ Pain
- Referred Shoulder Pain
- Clay Colored Stools
- Jaundice
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Dyspepsia (Indigestion)
- Fever
- Increased WBCs
- Fatty or Spicy Foods
- Ultrasound
Tamoxifen
- Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator (SERM)
- Antagonist on Breast Tissue
- ER-positive Breast Cancer
- Decreased Risk of Osteoporosis
- Increased Risk of Endometrial Cancer
- Increased Risk of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
- NSAID
- COX Inhibitor
- General Pain
- Fever
- Inflammatory Conditions
- GI Ulcers
- Nephrotoxicity
- Rash
- Avoid with Alcohol
- Risk of Thrombotic Event
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Assessment
- Untreated Cervicitis
- May Be Asymptomatic
- Dysuria
- Vaginal Discharge with Odor
- Fever
- Dyspareunia
- Lower Abdominal Pain
- Spotting
- Cervical Motion Tenderness
Cervical Cancer Assessment
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
- Metrorrhagia
- Leukorrhea
- Pain
- Abnormal Pap Test
- May Be Asymptomatic
- HPV Vaccine
Cervical Cancer Screening
- Women Aged 21-65 Years
- Pap Smear Every 3 Years
- Women Aged 30-65 Years
- Can Opt for Co-testing (Pap Smear + HPV Testing) Every 5 Years
- Identify Lesions
- Cryotherapy
- Loop Excision
- Cold Knife Conization
Vaginitis
- Infection
- Postmenopausal Atrophy
- Vaginal Discharge
- Pruritus
- Antifungals (Miconazole, Clotrimazole)
- Antibiotics
- Estrogen Hormones
- Abstinence
- Good Hygiene
- Recurrent Vaginitis