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16 Cards in this Set
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During pregnancy does the tidal volume increase or decrease? |
Increase |
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What musculoskeletal changes occur during pregnancy? |
Lumbosacral curve Altered centre of gravity Duck waddling gait |
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What integumentary changes occur in pregnancy? |
Skin pigmentation Acne Spider nevi Stretch marks Dermatitis Linea nigra |
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In pregnancy does the cervix soften or harden? |
Soften |
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What is the most imp blood test to be taken in booking test? |
CBC |
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What does HOCM stand for? Is it acquired or inherited? |
Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy. It is inherited |
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Is paroxysmal noctural dysuria in pregnancy normal or malignant? |
Malignant |
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Is an elevated JVP normal or malignant in pregnancy? |
Normal |
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Are systemic hypertension, pulmonary oedema abd pleural effusion normal or malignant in pregnancy? |
Malignant |
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By what percentage does FRC decrease? |
20% |
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What is the % appearance of gestational diabetes in pregnancy? |
4% |
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In pregestational diabetes insulin increases up till which week of pregnancy? |
26th week |
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What GIT syndrome is common in pregnancy? |
Gastroesophageal reflux disease - GERD |
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What action in a pregnant woman causes low back pain |
Forward tilting of pelvis |
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What action promotes headaches |
Backward extension of head |
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What promotes rib pain? |
Hyperextension of upper back |
