Bio Med -Day 6a Flashcards

1
Q

Neural Tube Defects

A

birth defects of the brain, spine, spinal cord

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2
Q

Neural tube becomes

A

The Spinal Cord

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3
Q

Two most common Neural Tube Defects

A
  1. Spina Bifida

2. Anencephaly

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4
Q

Spina Bifida

A

fetal spinal column doesn’t close completely

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5
Q

Anencephaly

A

Large part of skull as well as cerebral hemispheres are absent

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6
Q

Supplementing ____ can reduce risk of neural tube defects

A

Folate/Folic Acid/Vitamin B9

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7
Q

Women planning a pregnancy dose at ___of Folic acid

A

.4 g = 400mcg

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8
Q

Preterm Delivery
Full Term Delivery
Post term Delivery

A

20-37 weeks
37-42 weeks
More than 40 weeks

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9
Q

Teratogens in Pregnancy:

A

any agent that can potentially cause birth defects

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10
Q

Classes of Teratogens

A
  1. Radiation
  2. Maternal Infection
  3. chemicals/drugs
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11
Q

Pre-eclampsia

A

HTN + Proteinuria

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12
Q

Eclampsia

A

HTN + Proteinuria + Seizure

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13
Q

Pre-eclampsia urine test tests for

A

Protein in urine = Proteinuria

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14
Q

Only treatment for Eclampsia is

A

Delivery of fetus/baby

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15
Q

4 weeks postpartum, breast px and redness. fever, chills, flu-like sx. Focal breast erythema, swelling, tenderness

A

Mastitis

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16
Q

Tx for Mastitis

A

Antibiotics and CONTINUE breast feeding

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17
Q

Most COMMON medical complication of pregnancy

A

DM

18
Q

RhoGAM shot

A

mother BL -Rh
father BL +Rh
administered at 28weeks

19
Q

BV bacterial vaginosis

A
Bacterial Infection
grayish-white discharge 
fishy odor
microscopic Clue Cells
Tx: Metronidazole
20
Q

Candida vulvovaginitis

A

Yeast Infection
thick-white curdy discharge
no odor
Tx: Fluconazole

21
Q

Trichomoniasis

A
Protozoa Infection
yellow-green frothy discharge
Malodorous odor
Microscopic: motile trichomonads
strawberry petechial on cervix
Tx: Metronidazole
22
Q

Which of the 3 are sexually transmitted and therefore the partner must also be treated

A

Trichomoniasis

23
Q

Female, malodorous vag discharge for 10 days, thin white w fishy odor, WORSE after intercourse, no prior STD, clue cells seen under microscope

A

BV Bacterial Vaginosis

24
Q

Female, profuse malodorous, yellow-green, frothy discharge. PH>6, Flagellated organisms under microscopy

A

Trichomoniasis

TX partner as well

25
Q

Cervical Cancer Screening

A

At 21 yo

21-29 pap every 3 yrs

26
Q

Surge in LH and FSH

A

ovulation

27
Q

LH is released by the

A

Anterior Pituitary Gland

28
Q

During Ovulation Phase

A

Mature egg is released from ovary
LH surges
FSH surges

29
Q

Major risk factors for Cervical Cancer

A

HPV infection and smoking

30
Q

HPV types that Cx warts & Cervical Cancer

A

6, 11, 16, 18

31
Q

HPV 6 & 11 Cx

A

Warts

32
Q

HPV 16 & 18 Cx

A

Cervical Cancer

33
Q

Gardasil Vaccine targets HPV types

A

6, 11, 16, 18

34
Q

Post-Coital Bleeding; bleeding after sex Sx of

A

Cervical Cancer

35
Q

Postmenopausal Caucasian women. Presents w hip fracture and vertebral compression

A

T score < -2.5

Osteoporosis

36
Q

T score -1.0 to -2.5

A

Osteopenia: low bone density

37
Q

Tx osteoporosis

A

Bisphosphonates: inhibit Osteoclasts

clasts: break down bone
blasts: blast or build bone

38
Q

Menopause Sx: wrecks HAVOCS

A
Hot flashes
Atrophy of
Vagina
Osteoporosis
Coronary artery disease
Sleep disturbance
39
Q

Premature Ovarian Failure

A

menopause before the age of 40

40
Q

Loss of Urine after increased intra-abdominal pressure; coughing, sneezing, lifting, laughing

A

Stress Incontinence

41
Q

Sudden urge to void and involuntary loss of urine at inappropriate times; sudden unexpected URGE to void

A

Urge Incontinence

ie. OAB overactive bladder: before BL is full muscles contract

42
Q

Chronic Urinary Retention

A

Overflow Incontinence requires use of catheter