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A total hysterectomy is the removal of:
 
  a. The uterus
  b. The uterus and cervix
  c. The uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes, and ovaries
  d. The uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes, ovaries, upper portion of the vagina, and lymph nodes

Question 2

Which of the following is correct regarding endometriosis?
 
  a. The physical symptoms of endometriosis can affect the woman's mental health.
  b. The abnormal tissue bleeds into surrounding tissue during the secretory stage of the menstrual cycle.
  c. Endometriosis causes sterility.
  d. Metronidazole is used to treat endometriosis.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: b
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a. This is a supracervical hysterectomy.
b. This constitutes a total hysterectomy.
c. This would be a salpingo-oophorectomy.
d. This is a radical hysterectomy.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: a
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a. The physical symptoms can have an effect on the woman's mental health. The woman may experience anger and grief related to loss of fertility. The pain of endometriosis can interfere with social activities, and dyspareunia can have an effect on intimate relationships.
b. In endometriosis, there is an abnormal tissue response to the changes of hormone levels of the menstrual cycle and the tissue breaks down and bleeds into surrounding areas during the menstrual phase.
c. Endometriosis has an effect on fertility but does not cause sterility.
d. Metronidazole is used to treat trichomoniasis.





 

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