Module 2 C Flashcards

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  1. Which physiologic indicators might tell someone that they will soon ovulate?
A

a. Thin clear vaginal mucous

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  1. Which physiologic indicators might indicate that they have already ovulated?
A

Increase basal body temperature

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Which hormone is responsible for which event

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a. GnRH: Causes the anterior pituitary gland to stimulate FSH and LH
b. FSH stimulates follicles to grow and produce estrogen: FSH- follicles-estrogen.
c. LH promotes ovulation: LH-ovulation

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a. What does a regular cycle indicate about ovulatory status?
b. What does an irregular cycle indicate about ovulatory status?
c. WHY?

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a. That all of the hormones are balanced to support natural conception
b. The body does not release an egg
c. An underlying fertility or hormonal issue

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  1. How often and when during the menstrual cycle should clinicians advise intercourse when a couple desires pregnancy?
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a. 1-2 times during the 18-

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  1. How long does an oocyte survive if not fertilized?
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12-24 hours

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a. How long do sperm remain capable of fertilizing an egg?

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up to 5 days

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a. In addition to intercourse timing, what other counseling should the clinician provide to a couple who desires pregnancy?
b. What are the pros and cons (logistically, emotionally, financially) of those methods of determining the fertile window?

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a. Estimating ovulation based on the number of cycle days.
Measuring the basal body temperature.
Monitoring cervical mucus.
Using ovulation predictor kits.

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  1. What are the general timeframes for fertilization, traveling toward implantation, and implantation
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It’s more helpful to consider that the blastocyst starts the process of implantation around day 6-7 and is fully implanted by day 10-12.

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a. What are the general timeframes for the embryonic vs. fetal periods?
b. For organogenesis?

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b. Organogenesis begins at around the time of the first missed period, when many people are unaware of a pregnancy. This is the period of highest vulnerability to exposures that can affect embryonic development.

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  1. What is the definition of teratogen?
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a. A teratogen is any substance that can compromise normal embryonic/fetal development and result in a change in embryonic/fetal growth, structure, or function.

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  1. How are teratogens usually identified?
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a. Most teratogens are identified by observations of affected individuals’ post-exposure

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a. What are some common teratogens and how can clinicians assess for potential exposure in the preconception period?
b. What resources are available to assist in determining workplace environmental exposures?

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a. Some substances that can be teratogenic are medications, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, some viruses and bacteria, certain health conditions such as uncontrolled diabetes, and environmental agents such as mercury, lead, Pesticides, arsenic, air pollution, anesthetic gases and endocrine-disrupting compounds.
b. The OSHA mandates that the names and health effects of all chemicals be available to workers on site via the material safety data sheet (MSDS)

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  1. What is considered the most critical time for teratogenesis, particularly for harm to the embryonic/fetal central nervous system?
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  1. What is the “all-or-nothing” period in early pregnancy?
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This pre embryonic period, beginning with fertilization and ending with full implantation about 2 weeks later
This means that exposures during this period will usually result in EITHER damage to all cells and early pregnancy loss OR no significant effects on the pregnancy.

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  1. In a preconception setting, how can you communicate with patients about vulnerable periods in embryologic development?
    How can you provide accurate information that they can use to make decisions but without being unnecessarily alarmist?
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17
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Compare Postconceptual weeks vs Menstrual week

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postconceptual weeks 1 and 2 = menstrual weeks 3 and 4.

18
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The embryonic period

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a. The embryonic period begins 2 weeks after fertilization and ends 6 weeks later.
b. Thus the embryonic period is weeks 3-8 in post-conceptual weeks and weeks 5-10 in post-menstrual weeks

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When does organogenesis begin

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Around of the first missed period, when people are unaware of pregnancy.

This is the period of highest vulnerability to exposure that can affect embryonic development.