Urinary System Disorders

4. Compare the signs and symptoms of cystitis and pyelonephritis.

The Effects of Altered Status/Growth and Development on Disease Processes

The Effects of Altered Status/Growth and Development on Disease Processes 1. Suggest some possible signs of pregnancy resulting from physiologic changes. 4. Suggest several signs or symptoms of the development of postpartum infection.

Reproductive System Disorders

Reproductive System Disorders 3. Describe the altered function resulting from: a. hypospadias b. cryptorchidism 4. Explain why BPH occurs in older men. 5. Lists the signs of BPH. 13. Describe the causative organism and the manifestations of vaginal candidiasis. 14. Explain how an abscess may develop in PID. 18. Compare the early signs and the reasons for them of: a. cervical cancer b. uterine cancer c. ovarian cancer 19. List three hormone dependent reproductive disorders and describe the role of the hormone in each case. 20. Name and describe the characteristics of the organism causing chlamydial infection. 21. Explain, using specific e... click for more

Effects of Altered Status/Growth and Development on Disease Processes

3. Explain why teratogens are difficult to identify. 4. Explain why a woman carrying the gene for hemophilia can produce two hemophiliac sons when she is mated to a normal male. 5. Under what conditions does a female acquire an X-linked recessive disorder? 7. The pedigree for Queen Victoria of England, a carrier of hemophilia A, shows the transmission to some of her descendants, including members of many royal families in Europe, such as Russia and Spain, but not Germany. Hemophilia A does not affect anyone in the present British royal family. Can you explain why hemophilia A has disappeared from one family and appeared in others? 11. Which of the following can be ident... click for more

Pregnancy Complications

Ms. J., 35 years of age, is 34 weeks pregnant, progressing normally. However, she has gained 6 pounds in the past week and her legs and hands are edematous. Her blood pressure is 140/90 and her urine sample contains significant protein. She is admitted to the hospital. What is the probable diagnosis? What are the possible complications with this condition?