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Test 3 Part 1 Flashcards

1
Q

When should the Basal Body temperature be measured for tracking ovulation?

A

right when she wakes up, before getting out of bed

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2
Q

Cervical mucus can be described shorthand as either P, D, W, S, P or CL. What do these stand for?

A 
Period,
Dry,
Wet,
Slippery,
Pasty,
CLoudy
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3
Q

T/F: A woman’s BBT will decrease sharply couple days after ovulation begins.

A

False; will increase sharply

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4
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According to The Standard Days Method, when is a woman most likely to be fertile (assuming her menstrual cycles are usually between 26 and 32 days)?

A

days 8-19

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5
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According to the TwoDay Method, when is a woman fertile?

A

If she noticed any cervical secretions today or yesterday

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6
Q

T/F: Fertilization can occur even if there are no cervical secretions.

A

False, secretions are necessary for fertilization

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7
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If a woman notices cervical secretions for more than 14 consecutive days, what might this indicate?

A

Infection

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8
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T/F: According to the TwoDay Method, days with menstruation are concsidered infertile days.

A

True

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9
Q

What is the term for failure to achieve conception by couples who have not used contraception for at least one year (or 6 month if over 35 years old)?

A

Infertility

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10
Q

What is the prevalence of infertility?

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13% of women (7-28% depending on age)

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11
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T/F: Depression, frequent travel, excessive work hours, caffeine, and pesticides are all considered contributing factors to infertility.

A

True

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12
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Typically, how many alcoholic drinks per day will decrease female fertility?

A

more than 2/day

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13
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When trying to conceive, what is the recommended limit of caffeine intake?

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250mg/day (more than 500 may inhibit ovulation)

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14
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What BMI range is ideal for women trying to conceive?

A

20-25

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15
Q

How might a C7 subluxation impact fertility?

A

may impair thyroid gland function leading to anovulation

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16
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How might a subluxation of T9/T10 impact fertility?

A

may impair adrenal function leading to decreased ovulation or adrenal failure

17
Q

How might a C1 subluxation impact the pituitary gland and therefor impact ovarian function?

A

may impair blood supply to pituitary thereby decreasing FSH/LH

18
Q

How might a cranial subluxation affect fertility or even cause 1st trimester miscarriage?

A

may impair function of Pituitary gland affecting LH/FSH

19
Q

At what specific segmental level can a subluxation affect fallopian tubes, ovaries, and the uterus?

A

T12 (and arguably others)

20
Q

At what specific segmental level can a subluxation affect testicular and penile function impacting fertility?

A

T12

21
Q

Your patient has decreased viability of sperm due to prostate gland dysfunction. What segment would you suspect is subluxated?

A

L4

22
Q

T/F: Sacral and Coccyx subluxations have been associated with endometriosis, cervical incompetence, and miscarriage.

A

True

23
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T/F: For optimal fertility, when should you begin making healthy changes nutritionally?

A

3 months to 1 year before conceiving

24
Q

T/F: While organic foods contain fewer pesticides, they typically contain fewer antioxidants.

A

False; fewer pesticides and more AOX

25
Q

What nutrient is most important during pre-conception for preventing neural tube defects like spina bifida?

A

Folate (400micrograms/day)

26
Q

How much calcium is recommended during pre-conception?

A

at least 1000 mg/day

27
Q

IF you suggest Fish oil supplements to a lady who is trying to conceive, which fatty acids should you make sure are in the supplement?

A

EPA and DHA

28
Q

600 IU of Vitamin D/day is recommended for everyone. How much is recommended if the person is deficient to begin with?

A

up to 2000 IU

29
Q

T/F: Caffeine interferes with the absorption/metabolism of Calcium, Vitamin D, Iron, B vitamins, Vitamin A, Manganese, zinc, copper, magnesium, potassium, sodium, phosphate and has shown to reduce fertility.

A

True; more than 300mg of caffeine can reduce fertility by 27 %

30
Q

What are some good sources of iron?

A

beef, lamb, poultry, eggs, wheat germ/bran, nuts, parsley, and molasses among others

31
Q

T/F: In addition to being a great source of protein, eggs provide additional Vitamin A.

A

True

32
Q

What are some good sources of Folate?

A

Dark green leafy veggies, citrus fruits, nuts, legumes, whole grains, and fortified bread/cereals

33
Q

What are some good sources of calcium?

A

dairy, canned salmon/sardines, rice, soy, nuts, seaweed products, and wheat germ/bran

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