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859-2 Women's Health
Molluscum, Pap guidelines, Condoms, Spermicides
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Nursing
Graduate
11/30/2011

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Term
Where do you place spermicide on a female condom?
Definition
On the outside of the closed end
Term
Wait ___ minutes before intercourse after inserting a spermicide
Definition
10
Term
What is the most widely available and commonly used barrier method in U.S.?
Definition
Male condoms
Term
Active ingredient and MoA of spermicides
Definition
  1. Nonoxynol-9 (N-9)
  2. Destroys sperm cell membrane
Term
Effectiveness of Male and Female Condoms
Definition
  1. Male - 85% with typical use, 98% with perfect
  2. Female - 79% with typical use, 95% with perfect use
Term
Effectiveness and Risks of Spermicides
Definition
  1. 71% with typical use, 82% with perfect use
  2. Risks = Skin irritation (may increase risk of HIV or STI transmission)
Term
Spermicide Contraindications
Definition
Recurrent UTI's; delivery within past 6 weeks;recent spontaneous or elective AB 
Term
Characteristic appearance of Molluscum Contagiosum
Definition
White, pearly-gray, or flesh-colored papules with a central umbilication; can express a thick, creamy core
Term
How long do molluscum lesions last?
Definition
Without treatment - several months to several years
Term
Molluscum bodies
Definition
  • Microscopic evidence that aids in diagnosis
  • clusters of mature and incomplete viruses and cellular debris seen as cellular inclusions
Term
Molluscum Treatment
Definition
  1. Give it time - lesions will eventually clear on their own if left alone
  2. Mechanical - curettage, cryotherapy, laser ablation
  3. Chemical - topical agents such as Condylox, Aldara, potassium hydroxide
Term
Molluscum Complications
Definition
  • Secondary infection
  • post-inflammatory hypopigmentation
  • scarring
  • Molluscum dermatitis
Term
Routine Pap tests are not recommended for ________
Definition

Adolescents under 21 years of age

 

** testing them does not reduce rates of cervical CA, risks may outweigh benefits, protective effect of adolescent immune system

Term

Screening with a Pap test is recommended every ____

years for women aged 21-29

Definition

2

 

 

Term
How often do you screen women 30+ years old for cervical cancer?
Definition
  • Every 3 years once they have had 3 negative Paps
  • Appropriate to add HPV typing to this age group
Term
When can you discontinue Pap tests?
Definition

At age 65 or 70 if:

  • they have had 3 neg. Paps in a row
  • NO abnormal results in past 10 yrs.
Term
How long should you continue to screen women treated for CIN-2, CIN-3, or cancer?
Definition
20 years
Term
Can you discontinue Paps in women with a hysterectomy for benign reasons?
Definition
Yes as long as there is no hx of CIN-2 or worse
Term
When to get a colposcopy:
Definition
  1. ASCUS, HPV+
  2. LGSIL
  3. ASC-H (atypical squamous cells, cannot exclude high grade)
  4. HGSIL
  5. AGC (atypical glandular cells)
Term

Pap results:

ASCUS

HPV-

 

What do you do?

Definition
Return in 1 yr. for Pap
Term

Pap results:

 

ASCUS

HPV+

 

What do you do?

 

 

Definition
Colposcopy
Term

Pap results:  

 

LGSIL

HPV+

 

What do you do?

Definition
Colposcopy
Term

Pap results:

 

HGSIL

 

What do you do?

Definition

Colposcopy

 

Possibly LEEP

Term

True or False:

 

Women who use spermicides for contraception should douche after intercourse

Definition
False
Term
The outer ring of the female condom should hang about ___ inch outside the vagina
Definition
1
Term
Best Patient Type for Condoms & Spermicides
Definition
  1. Need contraception intermittently
  2. Breastfeeding
  3. No insurance
  4. Want to prevent STI's as well
  5. Back-up method when starting OC's or when pills are missed
  6. Want to avoid hormones
Term
Benefits of male condoms
Definition
  1. Protect against STI's
  2. Easily accessible
  3. Low cost
Term
Benefits of female condoms
Definition
  1. Don't require partner involvement
  2. No systemic effects
  3. Protect from STI's
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