Question

a condition in which pus accumulates in the uterus is medically termed a

pyometra

uteritis

mastitis

pyoderma

question 26
2 pts
a collapsed uterus is called:

prolapsed

stenotic

anteflexed

sclerotic

Explanation:

• Pyometra: It is a condition where pus accumulates in the uterus. This is often due to hormonal imbalances (like high progesterone levels) or bacterial infections.
• Uteritis: Refers to inflammation of the uterus, not specifically pus accumulation.
• Mastitis: Is inflammation of the mammary glands (breasts), not related to the uterus.
• Pyoderma: Is a general term for skin infections with pus - forming, not uterine.
• Prolapsed uterus: Occurs when the uterus drops down into or protrudes from the vagina. It is about the position of the uterus, not collapse in the sense of structural collapse.
• Stenotic: Refers to a narrowing (e.g., of a duct or passage), not related to uterine collapse.
• Anteflexed uterus: Is a normal anatomical position where the uterus is bent forward at the junction of the body and cervix.
• Sclerotic: Means hardening (usually of tissues due to fibrosis etc.), not related to uterine collapse.

Answer:

For the first question: pyometra.
For the second question: There is no correct option provided as the term for a collapsed uterus is not among the given choices (a more appropriate term might be "atonic uterus" in some contexts related to post - partum uterine collapse). But if we assume a misnomer and consider the closest in terms of position change (though not a true collapse), none of the options are correct. However, if we consider the first question's correct answer is pyometra.