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55 Cards in this Set
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Amylophagia is a type of pica that is associated w/ craving to eat dirt or clay.
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False
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After fertilization, estrogen and progesterone help to maintain the blood and nutrient supply in the endometrium.
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True
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The term INFERTILITY is used to denote a lack of conception after one year or more of unprotected intercourse.
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True
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Adequate calcium in the diet (1000 mg/day) may help prevent stored lead from being released from bone during pregnancy.
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True
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The Fetal Origins Hypothesis postulates that poor nutrition during pregnancy and being small at birth may predispose an individual to suffer from many conditions such as CVD and stroke later in life.
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True
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A shorter time of gestation usually increases the risk of low birth weight.
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True
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The basal metabolic rate (BMR) decreases during the 2nd half of pregnancy.
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True
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Relaxed muscle tone during pregnancy is related to the action of gonadotropin stimulating hormone.
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True
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The developing infant is known as a FETUS from 8 wks - birth.
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True
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Spina bifida is a neural tube defect characterized by a deformed spinal cord and paralysis below the lesion.
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True
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Edema (excess fluid retention) is a common physiologic change seen in pregnancy.
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True
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Nitrogen excretion is reduced during pregnancy to help meet protein needs.
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True
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In males, a deficiency in vitamin D may lead to infertility.
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True
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Abnormal eating of cornstarch could complicate control of diabetes mellitus (if present).
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True
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Mg and/or Ca supplements may be beneficial for the treatment of PMS.
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True
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Intensive levels of exercise (esp. body building) are associated w/ increased risk for irregular or absent menstrual cycles.
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True
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LOW levels of phenylalanine seen in maternal PKU (phenylketonuria) if untreated may result in impairment of CNS development and mental retardation in the infant.
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True
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Fluoride supplementation is recommended in pregnancy.
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False
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An intake of 28-30 g/day of fiber may help prevent "morning sickness".
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False
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The term HYPEREMESIS GRAVIDARIUM is used to denote the syndrome of excessive (pathologic) vomiting during pregnancy.
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True
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The preferred fetal fuel is FAT.
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False
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EDC stands for ESTIMATED DATE OF CONFINEMENT.
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True
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A VERY PRETERM birth would be less than 34 weeks.
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True
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The average birth weight for U.S. infants is between 4.5-6.5 lbs.
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False
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Very low birth weight is less than 2500 grams (or 5 lbs 8 oz.).
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True
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Which of the following occurs in the CATABOLIC phase of PREGNANCY?
A. Fat and nutrient stores are mobilized B. ↑ liver glycogen stores C. ↓ exercise tolerance D. ↑ blood volume |
A
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Calorie needs are increased by ________ calories in the 2nd trimester.
A. 200 B. 340 C. 400 D. 450 |
B
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Which of the following was not discussed as a physiologic response to high levels of iron supplementation?
A. constipation B. abdominal cramping C. skin rash D. gas |
C
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The 3rd trimester of pregnancy is _____.
A. weeks 1-5 B. weeks 1-8 C. weeks 1-12 D. none of the above |
D
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In terms of making a recommendation about coffee, women are generally advised to limit consumption to ____.
A. 0 B. 1 cup/day C. 4 cups/day or less D. 1 cup/hr |
C
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Plasma volume during pregnancy is _____.
A. ↓ by 10% B. ↑ by 25% C. ↑ by 50% D. none of the above |
C
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Which of the following may be health issues associated w/ pica:
A. lead toxicity B. intestinal obstruction C. parasitic infection D. all of the above. E. A and B only |
D
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Which of the following has been shown to ↓ nausea and vomiting that may be associated with pregnancy?
A. folic acid B. Vit B12 C. biotin D. Vit B6 |
D
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Which of the following countries had a HIGHER infant mortality rate compared to the US in 2004?
A. Singapore B. Japan C. Cuba D. Slovakia |
D
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If a baby is less than the 10% percentile for gestation age for weight, length, and head circumference, the baby would be classified as _____.
A. AGA B. SGA C. LGA. D. PDA |
B
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Which of the following is NOT designated by the text as being a potential candidate for vitamin-mineral supplementation during pregnancy?
A. being pregnant w/ multiple fetuses B. being a cigarette smoker C. being lacto-ovo vegetarian D. having iron deficiency anemia |
C
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Which herbal may be helpful in terms of ↓ nausea and vomiting associated w/ pregnancy?
A. aloe vera B. ginseng C. black cohosh D. ginger |
D
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Which of the following is NOT one of the daily "basics of a good diet during pregnancy"?
A. 600 mcg folate B. 9 cups of fluid C. limit coffee to 6 cups/day D. salt to "taste" |
C
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The preconceptual recommendation for the vegetable food group is ____/day for calorie levels from 1800-2400.
A. 1.5-2 cups B. 2.5-3 cups C. 3-4 cups D. 5-6 cups |
B
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Which of the following organisms associated w/ foodborne illnesses is of special concern during pregnancy since it may cause spontaneous abortion or stillbirth?
A. Clostridium perfringens B. Salmonella typhi C. Listeria monocytogenes D. none of the above |
C
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What problem, according to the text and lecture, is associated w/ 66% of all infant deaths?
A. anencephaly B. macrosomia C. low birth weight D. none of the above |
C
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Which of the following is NOT cited by the text as potential advice to prevent and manage pregnancy-associated heartburn?
A. eating small frequent meals B. not going to bed w/ a full stomach C. taking antacid tablets (if physician agrees) D. taking heartburn pills |
D
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The only nutrient supplement "routinely recommended for pregnant women" according to the text is ____.
A. Ca B. Fe C. Vit B6 D. Zn |
B
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It is recommended that an obese woman should ____ during pregnancy.
A. lose weight B. gain 25-35 lbs C. gain 5 lbs D. gain 15 lbs |
D
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The term PARITY refers to the number of previous ____ that a woman has experienced.
A. pregnancies B. birth-related complications C. deliveries D. none of the above |
C
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Fe supplementation as low as __ mg/day can ↓ Zn absorption.
A. 18 B. 20 C. 31 D. 150 |
C
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At a weight loss of 25% or more of normal weight:
A. abnormal sperm is produced B. menstrual periods are associated w/ excessive bleeding and length C. sperm production ceases D. A and B |
C
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Which type of contraceptive agent is associated w/ ↓ bone density?
A. oral B. injection C. implants D. all of the above |
B
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A baby who is PRETERM would be born before __ weeks.
A. 34 B. 35 C. 37 D. 38 |
C
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What metabolic change is associated w/ the "diabetogenic effect of pregnancy"?
A. promotion of insulin resistance B. ↑ blood lipids C. ↓ kidney filtration rare D. ↑ nitrogen retention |
A
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Deaths from birth to the age of one year per 1000 live births is the definiton of POSTNEONATAL MORTALITY.
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True
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Diabetes mellitus during pregnancy ↑ risk of congenital abnormalities.
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True
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The PLACENTA functions to exchange gas and nutrients w/ the developing baby in-utero.
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True
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Current recommendations for pregnancy weight gain are very low compared to recommendations advanced in the past.
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True
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The anabolic phase of pregnancy is 0-20 weeks.
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True
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