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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is reviewing information in anticipation of providing education to her patient. What is an accurate statement about ovarian cancer?

A. The symptoms of ovarian cancer are easy to detect because they are very specific to the disease process.

B. The symptoms of ovarian cancer are difficult to detect because they are vague and nonspecific.

C. There are no symptoms of ovarian cancer.

D. There are screening tests available for ovarian cancer that make it easy to detect.

Correct Answer: The symptoms of ovarian cancer are difficult to detect because they are vague and nonspecific.

Question 2 of 5

The layer of uterine tissue that responds to cyclic changes in hormones secreted by the pituitary gland is the:

A. Perimetrium.

B. Myometrium.

C. Endometrium.

D. NA

Correct Answer: Endometrium.

Question 3 of 5

An episiotomy is an incision made:

A. Through the body of the uterus

B. Through the cervix of the uterus

C. In the perineum

D. None of the above correctly describes an episiotomy.

Correct Answer: In the perineum

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following organs is not considered part of the "duct system" of the female reproductive system?

A. Vagina

B. Uterine tubes

C. Uterus

D. All of the above are considered part of the "duct system."

Correct Answer: All of the above are considered part of the "duct system."

Question 5 of 5

What type of medication would the nurse prepare to speak about with a patient recently diagnosed with endometriosis?

A. oral contraceptives

B. selective serotonin inhibitors

C. dopamine agonist

D. bisphosphonates

Correct Answer: oral contraceptives

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