Test 1 Blueprint (2) Flashcards
What fetal/baby problems can smoking during pregnancy cause?
low birth weight
intrauterine growth restriction
SIDS
What maternal problems can smoking during pregnancy cause?
placenta previa
placental abruption
preterm rupture of membranes
ectopic pregnancy
What health issues can children develop later in life as a result of mothers smoking?
asthma
infantile colic
childhood obesity
What vitamin do women who smoke need more of?
vitamin C
Smoking may impair ____.
lactation
Alcohol is a known ____.
teratogen
What direct effects can alcohol have during the embryonic and fetal stages?
altered brain morphology neuronal development hypoxia fetal alcohol syndrome alcohol related birth defects
What time frame is the most susceptible to alcohol?
first 6 weeks
What is the most preventable cause of cognitive disability?
alcohol related effects
How much alcohol is safe to drink during pregnancy?
NONE
Vasoconstrictor drugs constrict arteries and cause ___ ___ to the baby. What can this cause?
decreased perfusion
hypoxia
Besides antacids, what can someone do to reduce heartburn?
gum, mint, hard candy
sit up after eating
avoid fatty, fried foods and overeating
Which STI is the oldest with the 2nd highest occurance and highly communicable?
gonorrhea
What age group is most at risk for gonorrhea?
women age 15-24
What symptoms are seen with gonorrhea?
- normally asymptomatic
- purulent endocervical discharge
- menstrual irregularities, abdominal pain, painful menses
What are the 2 types of gonorrhea?
1) cervical
2) ophthalmia neonatorum
Which type of gonorrhea involves premature rupture of membranes, preterm birth, chorioamnionitis, neonatal sepsis, intrauterine growth restriction, maternal postpartum sepsis?
cervical gonorrhea
Which type of gonorrhea is the most common manifestation of neonatal gonococcal infection and could lead to blindness if untreated?
ophthalmia neonatorum
When can transmission of HIV occur from mom to baby?
perinatal period
What type of delivery is required to reduce the chance of HIV transmission from mom to baby?
C-section