NR602 Week 4: Preparing for the Midterm Exam

Review the study guide provided below as you prepare to take the midterm exam.

Study Guide

Midterm Study Topics

Signs of pregnancy (presumptive, probable, positive)

Pregnancy and fundal height measurement

Naegele’s rule

Hematological changes during pregnancy

Indications and contraindications for prescribing combined estrogen vs. progesterone-only birth control

Menstrual cycle physiology

Vaccines during pregnancy

Emergency contraception

Tier 1, 2 & 3 methods of contraception and efficacy

Etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of amenorrhea

Etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of dysmenorrhea (primary vs. secondary)

Differentiate between PMS & PMDD

Abnormal uterine bleeding terminology

Structural vs. Nonstructural etiologies of abnormal uterine bleeding

Evaluation and management of abnormal uterine bleeding

Breast mass types and diagnostic studies

Differential diagnosis for pelvic pain

Etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of common breast disorders

Clinical signs and symptoms of ectopic pregnancy

Breast cancer risk factors

Breast cancer screening guidelines (USPSTF)

Diagnosis and treatment of non-STI vaginitis (vulvovaginal candidiasis, bacterial vaginosis)

Etiology, incidence, transmission, clinical findings, diagnosis, associated risks and treatment of STIs

Diagnosis and treatment of vaginal masses

Nationally reportable infections

Pelvic exam cytology (classification and treatment)

Clinical findings, diagnosis, associated risks and treatment of pelvic inflammatory disease

Cervical cancer screening guidelines (USPSTF)

Primary vs. suppression therapy for HSV

Anticipatory Guidance – birth to adolescent

Growth and development –birth to age 17

Tanner Staging

Well child visit

Breastfeeding

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