Outcome 6 Neonatology Flashcards

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5 areas of Apgar score

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  1. appearance: color
  2. pulse: heart rate
  3. grimace: response to stimuli
  4. activity: muscle tone
  5. respiration: respiration rate
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The Apgar score is measured at ___ minute after birth and again at ___ minutes, and the total possible score is ___.

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1, 5, 10

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The Moro Reflex is also called the _____

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startle reflex

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In the Moro Reflex, a change in _____ causes extension and abduction of the extremities and fanning of the ____, followed by flexion and adduction of the extremities.

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equilibrium, fingers

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The Dance Reflex is also called the _____.

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stepping reflex

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The Sucking Reflex causes a newborn to ___ anything that touches the lips.

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suck

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The Rooting Reflex occurs when the cheek is touched or stroked along the side of the mouth, and the newborn turns its head toward the _____ and begin to suck.

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stimulated side

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The Palmar Grasp Reflex is flexion of the fingers caused by stimulation of the ______.

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palm of the hand.

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The Plantar Grasp Reflex is flexion of the toes when the ____ is gently stroked.

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sole of the foot

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The Crossed Extension Reflex is the adduction and extension of one leg when the _____ is stimulated. You

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foot of the other leg

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The Crawling Reflex is also called the _____.

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symmetric tonic neck reflex

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The Tonic Neck Reflex is also called the _____.

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asymmetric tonic neck reflex

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This reflex prevents the infant from rolling over until adequate ____ and ____ occurs.

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neurologic and motor development

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The Neck Righting Reflex occurs where turning the head to one side while the infant is in a ____ position causes rotation of the shoulders and trunk in the ____ direction.

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supine, same

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The Landau Reflex is that when the infant is held in a ____ position, it maintains a ____ with the head raised and the legs slightly flexed.

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horizontal prone, convex arc

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The Parachute Reaction is a variation of the ____, and persists for ___.

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Moro reflex, life

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In the Parachute Reaction, if ____ is normal, when the infant is dropped a short distance onto a soft surface, it will ____ the arms, hands and fingers on both sides of the body in a protective movement.

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motor nerve development, extend

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Birth before ___ weeks is considered premature

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37

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Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome (IRDS) is also called _____

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Hyaline Membrane Disease

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Acute hypoxemia caused by infiltrates within the alveoli

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IRDS

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Inability of lungs to expand; there is inadequate surface area for proper gas exchange

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IRDS

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Tests involved in IRDS

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  1. blood gas studies

2. radiographic chest films

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In IRDS, blood gas studies show reduced ____ and ineffective ____

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oxygen tension; gas exchange

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In IRDS, radiographic chest films show presence of ____ or ____

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infiltrate or hyaline membrane

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IRDS: acute ____ caused by _____ within the ____
hypoxemia, infiltrates, alveoli
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IRDS: inability of ___ to expand; inadequate ____ for proper ___
lungs, surface area, gas exchange
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In IRDS, lungs lack ____ needed to allow alveoli to expand
surfactant
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Surfactant is normally produced in late ____
fetal life
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In IRDS, treatment should begin within the first __ hours of life
48
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3 options for IRDS treatment:
1. carefully titrated supplemental oxygen through mechanical ventilation 2. positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) 3. drug therapy
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In IRDS drug therapy, aerosol infusion of an exogenous surfactant such as ____ or ___ into the pulmonary tree by endotracheal tube
beractant or poractant
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Serious chronic lung disease where lungs are stiff, obstructed and hard to ventilate
bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD)
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What are the two tests to diagnose BPD?
1. radiographs | 2. arterial blood gases
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In BPD, radiographs show alveolar damage with a ____ appearance
ground glass
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In BPD, arterial blood gas tests show low ____ levels and high ____ levels
oxygen, carbon dioxide
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In BPD, wet or crackling sounds are heard on ____ of the lungs
auscultation
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BPD is caused by an insult to the neonate's ___
lungs
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BPD is often a sequela to which 4 disorders?
1. IRDS 2. lung infections 3. pneumonia 4. extreme prematurity
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What is the goal of treatment for BPD?
replace damaged alveoli
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In BPD, supplemental oxygen O2 saturation must be at __% or greater
90
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What family of medicine is used to treat BPD
diuretics
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Diuretics reduce ____ HTN, ____ heart failure, and fluid ____ in the lungs
pulmonary, right sided heart failure, fluid accumulation
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Abnormal growth of the blood vessels in the retinas of infant eyes
retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)
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ROP usually occurs in premature infants because retinal blood vessels don't develop until the __th week of gestation
28th week
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Retinopathy of prematurity or ROP is also called ____
retrolental fibroplasia
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ROP can be caused by which four things?
1. incomplete vascularization in premature infants 2. high supplemental oxygen concentrations 3. drugs: surfactant and indomethacin 4. intense artificial lighting-
47
T or F. Mild forms of ROP resolve without treatment
T
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In serious cases, ROP is treated with laser treatment anterior to the vascular shunt, eliminating abnormal vessels before they cause _____
retinal detachment
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Acute inflammatory process of the fragile intestinal tract in premature or sick newborns
necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)
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NEC is caused by _____ of the mucosal lining of the small and/or large intestine
ischemic necrosis
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NEC is caused by breakdown in normal defense systems of the GI tract; ____ invades ____
normal flora, intestinal mucosa
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Risk factors for NEC include:
1. prematurity 2. hypovolemia 3. sepsis 4. umbilical catheters 5. exchange transfusions
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When a neonate is diagnosed with NEC, he or she must be ordered ___ where fluids and antibiotics are administered intravenously
NPO
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NEC is treated by surgical intervention with removal of ____
necrotic tissue
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Two surgical procedures for NEC
1. ileostomy | 2. colostomy
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In NEC, a small tube is inserted into the stomach through the nose or mouth for ____
decompression
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Condition of small stature and related incidence of interorbital distance, bulging forehead, depressed nasal bridge, malaligned teeth and short limbs
Robinow Syndrome
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Bulging forehead
bossing
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2 types of Robinow Syndrome
1. dominant | 2. recessive
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Robinow syndrome is an ____ syndrome
inherited generic
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In dominant Robinow Syndrome, the gene is ____
not yet established
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In recessive Robinow Syndrome, there is a mutation of a specific gene located in chromosome ___, which deals with ___ and ___ formation
9q22, bone and cartilage
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There is no cure for Robinow Syndrome; treatment involves treating treatable conditions like ____, ____ and ____
dental abnormalities, cleft palate, and orthopedic conditions
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Genetic syndrome where the individual has __ chromosomes instead of the usual __
47, 46
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Mild to severe congenital mental retardation accompanied by characteristic facial features and distinctive physical abnormalities
Down Syndrome
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What are the two types of tests to diagnose Down Syndrome in pregnancy?
1. amniocentesis | 2. karyotype
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There is an extra chromosome number __ in Down Syndrome
21
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Down Syndrome occurs more often in infants born to women older than ___
35
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The treatment plan for Down Syndrome is a _____ approach to maximize the development of motor and mental skills
multi-dimensional
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Life expectancy for babies with Down Syndrome is improved through surgical correction of _____ and antibiotic therapy for _____
cardiac defects, pulmonary disease
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Down Syndrome is associated with ____ defects
heart
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Condition consisting of a group of disorders involving the brain and nervous system functions
Cerebral Palsy (CP)
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3 types of cerebral palsy
1. spastic 2. athetoid 3. ataxi
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* Type of cerebral palsy: hyperactive reflexes, rapid muscle contractions; 70% of cases
spastic
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* Type of cerebral palsy: involuntary muscle movements during stress, reduced muscle tone, difficulty with speech
athetoid
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* Type of cerebral palsy: involuntary movements, poor balance, and wide gait
ataxic
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CP may be congenital or acquired, bilateral or unilateral in the form of a _____ that results from damage to the CNS
non-progressive paralysis
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Most common crippler of children
cerebral palsy
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Cerebral palsy is caused by inadequate blood or oxygen supply to brain during which 3 possible time frames?
1. fetal development 2. the birth process 3. early childhood until 9 years of age
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Cerebral palsy may also be caused by ___ or ___ during the first month of life
infection or head trauma
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Cerebral palsy is more common in premature infants and male or female babies?
male babies
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There is no cure for cerebral palsy, but what is the goal of treatment?
Minimize the handicap by providing therapeutic measures to help the child reach his or her potential
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What are 5 other treatment options for cerebral palsy?
1. physical therapy 2. speech therapy 3. special education 4. orthopedic intervention 5. anticonvulsants for children with seizures
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Progressive degeneration and weakening of the skeletal muscles where muscle fibres are abnormally vulnerable to injury
muscular dystrophy (MD)
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MD first affects the muscles of which 4 areas?
1. shoulders 2. hips 3. thighs 4. calves
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Later forms of MD involve all the muscles causing ____
immobility
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MD is associated with what 4 conditions?
1. mental impairment 2. spinal deformities 3. contractures 4. serious pulmonary infections
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How many types of muscular dystrophy are there?
several, but most are rare
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The most common type of muscular dystrophy is ____
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
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What are the 2 tests used to diagnose muscular dystrophy?
1. muscle biopsy | 2. electromyography (EMG)
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MD can certainly be a genetic defect, but is caused by the absence of ____, a protein involved in maintaining the integrity of muscle
dystrophin
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Muscular dystrophy affects only ____ and is inherited through female carriers
males
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1/3 to 1/2 of muscular dystrophy cases are caused by a ____ and is not associated with family history
newly acquired mutation
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T or F. There is no cure for MD
T
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Corticosteroids slow ____ in MD
muscle degeneration
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* 3 types of spina bifida
1. spina bidifa occulta 2. meningocele 3. myelomeningocele
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Spina bifida: posterior arches of the vertebrae (usually in the lumbosacral area) fail to fuse but there is no herniation of meninges or spinal cord
spina bifida occulta
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Spina bifida: no spinal cord or spinal nerve involvement; usually asymptomatic
spina bifida occulta
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Spina bifida occulta is associated with exposure to ____ during ____ life
ionizing radiation, early uterine
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Spina bifida occulta may also be caused by metabolic imbalances where there are reduced levels of ___ and ___ consumed during pregnancy
Vitamin A and folic acid
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What intervention is needed for spina bifida occulta?
There is no intervention needed
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Treatment for spina bifida occulta depends on the degree of _____
neurologic involvement
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Spina bifida: posterior portion of the neural tube fails to close in the early stages of fetal development
meningocele
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Spina bifida: meninges protrude through an opening in the spinal form, forming a sac that becomes filled with cerebrospinal fluid
CSF
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T or F. Nerves are involved in meningocele.
False
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In meningocele, the sac formed over the defect may ___ because the skin over the area is usually fragile
rupture
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Meningocele is caused by which 3 things?
1. genetic factors 2. environmental factors 3. metabolic imbalances: lack of Vit A and folic acid consumed in pregnancy
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Meningocele requires ____ to correct the defect in the first 24 to 48 hours of life
surgical intervention
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Spina bifida: most severe form also called Spina Bifida Cystica
myelomeningocele
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Spina bifida: protrusion of a portion of the spinal cord and the meninges through a defect in the spinal column, usually in the lumbar region
myelomeningocele
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Infants with myelomeningocele may have what 3 complications?
1. musculoskeletal malformation 2. immobile joints 3. paralysis of the lower extremities
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T or F. In myelomeningocele, nerve damage is irreversible
T
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4 conditions associated with myelomeningocele
1. hydrocephalus 2. lack of control over bowel and bladder movements 3. inability to walk 4. death before 2 years of age
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Myelomeningocele is caused by ____ factors
genetic
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Myelomeningocele is associated with exposure to ____
Agent Orange
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Myelomeningocele requires surgical interventions with the first __ hours of life to prevent further deterioration of involved ____, infection and rupture of the ____
24 hours, nerves, herniation
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Abnormal enlargement of the head due to increased cerebrospinal fluid or blocked circulation of cerebrospinal fluid
hydrocephalus
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There is increased ____ in hydrocephalus
increased intracranial pressure
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Left untreated, hydrocephalus causes _____ and eventually death
mental retardation
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2 types of hydrocephalus
1. obstructive | 2. communication
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* Type of hydrocephalus: impairment of the circulation of CSF in the ventricular circulation
obstructive
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* Type of hydrocephalus: impairment of the flow of CSF in the subarachnoid space
communicating
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In hydrocephalus, a large amount of ___ accumulates in the skull
CSF
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Obstructive hydrocephalus is due to a ___ within the system or a congenital ___
lesion, structural defect
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Communicating hydrocephalus is due to the prevention of cerbrospinal fluid reaching the area where it normally would be reabsorbed by the ____
arachnoid billi
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Hydrocephalus may result in these 4 conditions
1. intracranial hemorrhage 2. blood clots 3. prematurity 4. meningitis
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Hydrocephalus requires surgical intervention where a shunt is placed in the ____ or ____ spaces to drain excessive cerebrospinal fluid
ventricular or subarachnoid spaces
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_____ help to shunt excessive CSF away from the ____ to maintain normal pressure
one-way valves, cerebrospinal canal
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The most severe form of neural tube defect that occurs early in gestation
anencephaly
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In anencephaly, the fetus or neonate has no ____ and little ____
cranial vault, cerebral tissue
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Most infants with anencephaly die before ____ or during the ___
birth; birth process
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Newborns with anencephaly may survive a few hours or days because they have several other _____ incompatible with life
neural tube abnormalities
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More ___ are affected than ___ in anencephaly
females; males
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Anencephaly is caused by failure of the neural tube at the ____ to ____ completely during the 2nd or 3rd week of prenatal development
cephalic (cranial end), close
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Anencephaly has a familial tendency but is also associated with the mother's ___ and ___
diet; vitamin intake
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Is there treatment for anencephaly?
No
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*4 Acyanotic Heart Defects
1. ventricular septal defect (VSD) 2. patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) 3. coarctation of the aorta 4. atrial septal defect (ASD)
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*2 Cyanotic Heart Defects
1. tetralogy of fallot | 2. transposition of the great arteries
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The most common congenital cardiac disorder
ventricular septal defect (VSD)
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In ventricular septal defect, there is an abnormal opening between the right and left ____
ventricles
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In VSD, blood is shunted from the left side to the right side of the heart due to higher ____ in the ____
pressure in the left ventricle
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VSD murmur sounds ___ and ___
harsh and holosystolic
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In patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), the ___ fails to functionally close
ductus
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In normal fetal circulation, the patent ductus ____, shunting the circulation from the lungs and instead directs blood from the pulmonary tract to the aorta
short-circuits
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In PDA, the circulation of _____ is compromised because the abnormal opening is a shunt allowing oxygenated blood to _____ through the lungs
oxygen, recirculates
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PDA murmur sounds like ____ and there is a ____ upon palpitation
machinery; thrill
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In coarctation of the aorta, the defect is characterized by a narrowed _____
aortic lumen
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The narrowed aortic lumen in coarctation of the aorta causes partial obstruction of the flow of blood through the ____
aorta
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In coarctation of the aorta, there is increased _____ pressure and workload
left ventricular
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There is also decreased _____ distal to the _____ in coarctation of the aorta
blood pressure; narrowing
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In coarctation of the aorta, there are signs of ____ ventricular failure with pulmonary ____
left ventricular failure; edema
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In coarctation of the area, systemic blood pressure is _____ when measured in the arms, but ____ in the lower extremeties
elevated; decreased
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Abnormal opening between the right and left atria
atrial septal defect (ASD)
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In ASD, blood generally shunts from ___ to ____ in all atrial septal defects
left to right
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In ASD, a classic _____ murmur can be heard
systolic cardiac
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The most common cyanotic cardiac defect
tetralogy of fallot
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In tetralogy of fallot, ____ blood enters the aorta, causing ____
deoxygenated; hypoxia
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Tetralogy of fallot is a combination of these four congenital heart defects
1. ventricular septal defect 2. pulmonary stenosis 3. dextroposition 4. right ventricular hypertrophy
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Fallot defect: abnormal opening in the ventricular septum
ventricular septal defect
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Fallot defect: tightening of the pulmonary valve or vessel
pulmonary stenosis
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Fallot defect: displacement to the right of the aorta which overrides the ventricular septal defect
dextroposition
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Fallot defect: increased pressure in the ventricle
right ventricular hypertrophy
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The aorta and the pulmonary artery are reversed
transposition of the great arteries
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In transposition of the great arteries, the ___ originates from the right ventricle and the ____ originates from the left ventricle
aorta; pulmonary artery
165
In transposition of the great arteries, there are two _____ circulatory systems
closed-loop circulatory systems
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In transposition of the great arteries there is one closed-loop circulatory system between the ___ and ___
heart and lungs
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In transposition of the great arteries there is another closed-loop circulatory system between the ___ and ____
heart and systemic circulation
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Transposition of the great arteries requires immediate ____
surgical intervention
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An obvious, non-traumatic deformity of a newborn's foot
clubfoot
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In clubfoot, the ___ half of the foot is ___ and ___
anterior; adducted; inverted
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What classifies a true clubfoot?
cannot be manipulated to the proper position
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Clubfoot is also called _____
talipes equinovarus
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Clubfoot can be caused by the ____ position
fetal
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Clubfoot can be caused by genetic factors; abnormal development of the ____ during the ____ stage
germ plasma; embryonic stage
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Treatment of clubfoot must start early in the ___ period
neonatal
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3 treatment options for clubfoot
1. cast 2. splints 3. surgerry if 1 and 2 are unsuccessful
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An abnormal development of the hip joint
development dysplasia of the hip (DDH)
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In DDH, the abnormality ranges from an unstable joint to dislocation of the ____ from the ____
femoral head; acetabulum
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Developmental dysplasia of the hip was previously called ____
congenital hip dysplasia (CHD)
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DDH is caused by the softening of the ____ caused by the maternal hormone ____
ligaments; relaxin
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DDH may also be caused by ___ presentation at birth
breech
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DDH is more common in ___ infants
female
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DDH is treated by returning the ____ to the proper position in the ____
femoral head; acetabulum
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3 treatment options for DDH
1. legs held by a Pavlik harness 2. splint 3. cast
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In DDH, a shortening of the ___ is present when the knees and hips are flexed at ___ angles
femur; right
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Congenital birth defect consisting of one or more clefts in the upper lip
cleft lip
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Congenital birth defect in which there is a hole in the middle of the roof of the mouth
cleft palate
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The main problem with cleft lip/palate is the infant's ____ and difficulty ____
appearance; feeding
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Cleft lip/palate is caused by failure in the ____ of a fetus
embryonic development
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Cleft lip/palate is a ____ genetic disorder
multifactorial
191
3 treatment options for cleft lip/palate
1. surgical repair 2. special feeding devices 3. speech therapy
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Failure of one or both of the testicles to descend from the abdominal cavity into the scrotum
cryptorchidism
193
T or F. Cryptorchidism is only bilateral
F; may be uni- or bilateral
194
Cryptorchidism is caused by ___ and is more common in premature infants
hormones
195
In cryptorchidism, testes often descend spontaneously during the ___ year
1st
196
If spontaneous descending doesn't happen by age __, the undescended testes are placed into the scrotum by surgical manipulation
4
197
The surgical manipulation used to treat cryptorchidism
orchiopexy
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Cryptorchidism is also treated with ______
hormonal drug therapy
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Drugs used in hormonal drug therapy (cryptorchidism)
B-HCG; testosterone
200
Untreated cryptorchidism may lead to ___ and an increased risk in ___ cancer
virility; testiscular cancer
201
* Highly malignant neoplasm (______) of the kidney affecting children younger than 10
Wilm's tumor; adenosarcoma
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Wilm's tumor is also called ____
nephroblastoma
203
The most comm kidney tumor of childhood and the fourth most common childhood cancer
Wilm's tumor
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Wilm's tumor is associated with _____ or absence of the iris
aniridia
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Wilm's tumor is also associated with ____ anomalies like cryptorchidism and ambiguous ____
genitourinary; genitalia
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Most Wilm's tumors are unilateral; __% are bilateral or multi-centric
10%
207
Wilm's tumor is caused by abnormal ____ tissue left behind during early embryonic life
fetal kidney tissue
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When does the abnormal tissue in Wilm's tumor begin unrestrained cancerous growth?
after the child is born
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___% of Wilm's tumor cases are hereditary
20%
210
T or F. There is no method to identify gene carriers for WIlm's tumor.
T
211
2 treatment options for Wilm's tumor
1. surgical removal of the tumor and accessible metastatic sites 2. chemotherapy with or without radiation therapy
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Stenosis of the opening of the foreskin in the male leading to an inability to retract the foreskin
phimosis
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Phimosis causes difficult ____ and accumulation of ____
urination; secretions
214
T or F. Phimosis is always congenital
F. Phimosis may be congenital or acquired
215
T or F. The cause of phimosis is unknown
T
216
3 treatment options for phimosis
1. circumcision 2. gentle washing 3. topical steroid cream
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Gastric obstruction associated with narrowing of the pyloric sphincter
congenital pyloric stenosis
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The pyloric sphincter is at the ___ of the stomach
exit
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Congenital pyloric stenosis is also called ____
congenital hypertrophic pyloric stenosis
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A symptom of congenital pyloric stenosis is episodes of ____ after feedings
projectile vomiting
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Congenital pyloric stenosis occurs ___ times more often in males than in female infants
4
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When congenital pyloric stenosis is left untreated, the infant becomes ___ and experiences ___ imbalances
dehydrated; electrolyte
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What is the surgical intervention used to treat congenital pyloric stenosis where the constricted pylorus is incised and sutured?
pyloromyotomy
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Impairment of intestinal motility that causes obstruction of the distal colon
Hirschsprung's disease
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*Hirschsprung disease see pp 81 for symptoms in children of different ages
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Hirschsprung's disease is also called ____
congenital aganglionic megacolon
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In Hirschsprung's Disease, there is an abnormal ___ of the intrinsic musculature of the bowel wall resulting in lack of ___ in the affected portion of the colon and succeeding backup of fecal material
innervation; peristalsis
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In Hirschsprung's disease, ____ ____ ____ cells are absent in a segment of the colon, often the rectosigmoid area
parasympathetic nerve ganglion
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To treat Hirschsprung disease, the affected bowel is ___ and the normal colon is joined to the ____
excised; anus
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Surgical intervention for Hirschsprung disease
temporary colostomy
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How long does the temporary colostomy last to treat Hirschsprung disease
6 months to 1 year
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Hirschsprung disease is treated with a temporary colostomy proximal to the ___ section of the colon
aganglionic
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Cystic fibrosis is a chronic dysfunction of this gene that affects multiple body systems
cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR)
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Cystic fibrosis primarily attacks the ___ and the ___ system but has many clinical manifestations
lungs; digestive system
235
The most common fatal genetic disease
cystic fibrosis
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Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disorder transmitted as an ____ recessive trait
autosomal
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Cystic fibrosis is usually fatal but ___ may increase life expectancy
early diagnosis
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Vitamins taken to manage cystic fibrosis
Vitamins A, D, E, and K
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Other treatments for cystic fibrosis
1. diets 2. chest physiotherapy 3. pancreatic enzyme supplementation 4. broad spectrum antibiotics 5. insulin for CF-associated diabetes 6. lung transplantation
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Inborn error in the metabolism of amino acids causing brain damage and mental retardation when not corrected
phenylketonuria (PKU)
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* Inherited autosomal recessive trait causing defective ___ in ___
enzymatic conversion; protein metabolism
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In phenylketonuria, the enzyme needed to change the amino acid ____ in the body into ___ is lacking
phenylalanine; tyrosine
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Phenylketonuria results in the accumulation of phenylalanine in the __ and ___ which is toxic to the brain
blood and urine
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Phenylketonuria is treated with a ____ diet to allow normal brain development
phenylalanine-free diet
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How long must a protein-restricted diet be kept up to manage phenylketonuria?
for the rest of their lives
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To manage phenylketonuria, elimination of ___, ____, ___ and ____ products is required
meat, cheese, nuts, dairy
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Klinefelter's Syndrome is male hypogonadism in males after puberty with at least two __ chromosomes and one or more __ chromosomes
X; Y
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Klinefelter's Syndrome is also called
XXY condition
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Syndrome where there is abnormal development of the testes and reduced levels of testosterone
Klinefelter's syndrome
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Klinefelter's Syndrome is associated with ____ resulting from ____
infertility; azoospermia
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What test is used to confirm Klinefelter's Syndrome and differentiates between the mosaic and true form of Klinefelter's
chromosomal smear analyses
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In Klinefelter's, there is presence of at least two X chromosomes, typically a ___ pattern
47,XXY
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T or F. The extra X chromosome in Klinefelter's may only be of maternal origin
F; maternal or paternal origin
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Klinefelter's is not inherited but results from a _____ during gamete formation
nondisjunction
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Klinefelter's is treated through ____ with ____ by injection during ____
long-term hormone replacement; testosterone; puberty
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T or F. Ferility can be restored in Klinefelter's with proper treatment
F.
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Chromosomal disease occuring in females with a single sex chromosome
Turner's Syndrome
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Chromosomal pattern for Turner's Syndrome instead of the normal 46,XX pattern
45,XO
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Turner's Syndrome is the most common disorder of ____ in females
gonadal dysgenesis
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Examples of defects and diseases associated with Turner's Syndrome
low-set ears, swollen hands and feet, webbing of the neck, lack of sexual maturation, amenorrhea, sterility, dwarfism, cardiac and kidney defects; delayed speech and ambulation
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Turner's Syndrome is caused by the loss of the second __ chromosome caused by ____ during gamete formation
X; nondisjunction
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Symptoms of Turner's Syndrome is reduced by ___ and ____ therapy
estrogen; growth hormone
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Test for cystic fibrosis
sweat tests
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Test for phenylketonuria
Guthrie
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Test for diphtheria
Schick
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Test for erythroblastosis fetalis
Coombs