Antenatal Flashcards
What is the focus of Republic Act 11148?
Scaling up national and local nutrition programs for maternal, neonatal, child health, and nutrition in the first 1000
days of life.
What is Antenatal Care (ANC)?
Care provided by skilled health professionals to pregnant women and adolescent girls to ensure the best health
conditions for both mother and baby during pregnancy.
What is the recommended timing for the first
As early as possible.
prenatal visit?
What is the significance of the GPTPAL
It summarizes a woman’s obstetric history: Gravida, Para, Term, Preterm, Abortion, Living.
acronym in prenatal assessment?
What are some medical conditions that may
Tuberculosis, heart disease, diabetes, bronchial asthma, or goiter.
affect pregnancy tracking?
What does the acronym BEmONC stand for?
Basic Emergency Obstetrics and Newborn Care.
What does the acronym RPRH represent?
Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health.
What is the purpose of the Two-day method in
It is a natural family planning method based on tracking fertility signs.
family planning?
What is the significance of the Contraceptive
It measures the percentage of women of reproductive age who are using, or whose sexual partners are using, a
Prevalence Rate (CPR)?
contraceptive method.
What is the recommended frequency of
Every 2 weeks until delivery.
prenatal visits after the 8th month of
pregnancy?
What is the purpose of the Magbitang Table?
To determine if pregnant women are nutritionally at risk of delivering low birth-weight babies.
What laboratory examinations are
CBC with platelet, blood typing and Rh factor determination, urinalysis, STI screening, blood sugar screening,
recommended during pregnancy?
pregnancy test, ultrasound, and cervical screening.
What are some danger signs of pregnancy?
Headache, blurring of vision, dangerous fever, severe difficulty of breathing, abdominal pain, burning on urination,
and vaginal bleeding.
What is the recommended dose of Tetanus
0.5 mL intramuscularly, with a schedule of doses to provide protection to both mother and baby.
Diphtheria (TD) toxoid immunization during
pregnancy?
What is the recommended iodine
200 mg iodized oil capsule, 1 cap per year.
supplementation for school-age children?
What defines protein energy malnutrition in
Underweight, stunting, wasting, and overweight.
children?
What is severe acute malnutrition (SAM)?
Weight for height less than -3 SD or presence of edema of both feet, or a MUAC less than 115 mm.
What are the risk factors associated with iron
It is a risk factor for neural tube defects such as spina bifida and anencephaly.
deficiency anemia?
What is the recommended dose of iron and
60 mg elemental iron with 400 mcg folic acid, 1 tab/day for 6 months or 2 tabs/day if prenatal consultation starts in
folic acid supplementation for pregnant
the 2nd and 3rd trimester.
women?
What is the recommended dose of Vitamin A
10,000 IU, 1 cap 2 times a week for 4 months until delivery.
for pregnant women?
Why is Vitamin A not given during the first
It is a teratogen and may lead to fetal deformities or fetal demise.
trimester?
What are some ill effects of Vitamin A
Ill effects include diminished ability to fight infections, increased risk for respiratory and diarrheal infections, and
deficiency?
decreased growth rates.
What is the recommended iodine
200 mg of iodized oil capsule, 1 cap per year.
supplementation for school-age children and
women aged 15-25?
What is the recommended dose of calcium
1.0-2.0 g elemental calcium in three divided doses.
supplementation for pregnant women?
What is the purpose of calcium
To prevent preeclampsia, particularly among those at risk for developing hypertension.
supplementation in pregnant women?
What is Xerophthalmia?
All signs and symptoms affecting the eye attributed to Vitamin A deficiency.
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What is the significance of early identification
To provide appropriate counseling on maternal nutrition, breastfeeding, and infant feeding practices.
and management of nutritionally at-risk
pregnant clients?
What is the focus of counseling in community
Nutrition, smoking cessation, and adoption of healthy lifestyle practices.
health nursing?