T3 - Crania / Neural Tube Defects Flashcards

1
Q

— is absence of the brain.

A

Anencephaly

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2
Q

Need daily folic acid of

A

400 mcg

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3
Q

Types of Myelodysplasia (Spina Bifida):

A

Occulta (not visible externally or may have a dimple)

Cystica (visible defect w/ sac-like protrusion)

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4
Q

Another term for Spina Bifida?

A

Myelodysplasia

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5
Q

Types of Cystica (visibal sac for Spina Bifida):

A

Meningocele (no neuro defect)

Myelomengocele (spina bifida meninges, spinal fluid, and nerves)

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6
Q

Which region of the spine s effected w/ SB?

A

Lumbo-sacral area

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7
Q

SB is frequently associated w/ –

A

hydrocephalus

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8
Q

Symptoms of SB depend on –

A

location:

  • loss of bowel function
  • paralysis of legs
  • hip dislocations/club feet
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9
Q

Cystica SB:

– has nerves in it

– has no nerves in it

A

myelomeningocele

meningocele

  • NOTE: the bigger word has more in it
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10
Q

Biggest problem w/ SB?

A

infection if it bursts

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11
Q

What do we observe for w/ SB?

A

leakage of CSF

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12
Q

– surgery can be done to repair SB.

A

Intrauterine

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13
Q

SB child will be treated by:

A

neurology

neurosurgery,

pediatrics,

urology,

orthopedics,

rehabilitation,

physical therapy,

nursing care,

collaborative efforts

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14
Q

In —, there is meninges and spinal fluid in sac, but no neural elements.

A

meningocele

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15
Q

How is Meningocele confirmed?

A

positive translumination

  • the light shines through, indicating that there is no nerves in the sac
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16
Q

In –, there is meninges, spinal fluid and NERVES in the sac.

A

mylomeningocele

17
Q

Foods w/ Folic Acid.

A

Leafy Greens

18
Q

Why do we need increased vit. C during pregancy?

A

to increase absorption of the Folic Acid (from leafy greens)

19
Q

Lesion on low sacral area may exhibit — but no —

A

bowel-bladder incontinence

impairment of motor functions

20
Q

Clinical manifestations of SB:

A
  • Sac protrusion
  • neuromuscular symptoms
  • orthopedic probs
  • UTI probs
21
Q

Amniotic studies to evaluate for SB look for –

A

a-1 globulin

22
Q

If hydrocephalus is present w/ SB, what else will we do besides correct SB?

A

shunt

23
Q

In prepping for surgery, what is goal with sac?

A

keep it intact and toughen it

keep it moist and warm

24
Q

Odd allergy SB clients predisposed to?

A

Latex