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30 Cards in this Set
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bells palsy in a direct result of compression of ____ within the temporal bone?
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cn VII
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m/c cause of bells palsy
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cranial or upper cervical subluxation
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+ tinels sign?
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tapping over the median nerve at retinaculum reproduces pain
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why is subluxation normal in pregnancy?
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due to the hormonal change and edema in the extremities
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meralgia paresthetica is the compression of what nerve?
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lateral femoral cutaneous
as it passes beneath the inguinal ligament |
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how is meralgia paresthetica relieved?
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by sitting
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what exacerbates meralgia paresthetica
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tight cloths, standing, walking
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serperation of the symphysis pubis ___ ___ ___ ___, is a true luxation
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1 inch or greater
subluxation = less than 1 inch |
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pain directly due to subluxation of coccyx
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coccydynia
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what is sciatic neuralgia?
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compression of the lumbar plexus
pain into buttocks and down leg |
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motor or sensory deficits of l5,s1,s2 nerve roots from birth trauma
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obsteric palsies/traumatic neuritis
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what is placenta previa?
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when the placenta is between the baby and the os
commonly seen in retroverted utererus |
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placenta previa is present when the implantation occurs in the ___ ____ _____.
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lower uterine segment
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what is marginal placenta previa?
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when the edge of the placenta is at the edge of os but doesnt over lie it
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partial placenta previa?
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internal os is partially covered by placenta
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complete placenta previa?
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internal os is completely covered by the body of the placenta
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___ ___ ____ and the passing of clots are quite sudden, without provocation is part of the diagnosis for placenta previa
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bright red bleeding
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1st episode of hemorrhage occurs early in the 3rd trimester, with peak incidence between ___-___ ___ ___
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30-40 weeks gestation
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an attempt at vaginal delivery with placenta previa is?
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life threatening and unwarranted
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standard approach to delivery with placenta previa?
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cessarian
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what is placenta abruption?
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early separation of placenta, blood loss and danger to mom and baby
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blood loss with placenta abruption is usually?
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dark and non clotting
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what condition is unique to human pregnancy?
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preeclampsia
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hypertension with edema, proteinuria, or both?
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preeclampsia-eclampsia
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signs associated with preeclampsia
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BP 160 systolic or 110 diastolic on at least 2 occasions more than 6hrs apart with pt at bed rest
proteinuria of 5g or more per 24 hrs oliguria cerebral or visual disturbances epigastric pain pulmonary edema or cyanosis |
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only cure for preeclampsia is?
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delivery
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what is the leading cause of newborn mortality and morbidity?
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premature birth
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signs and symptoms of preterm labor
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uterine contraction
pelvic pressure backache increased vaginal discharge menstrual like cramps intestinal cramping or diarrhea spotting or bleeding |
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false labor
contractions ___? contractions remain ___? tend to be ___? are not ___? ___ has no affect and may even stop contractions Contractions are felt in the ___ part of the uterus |
contractions stop
remain irregular are short not intense walkin has no effect felt in lower uterus |
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true labor
contractions ___? become ___? increase in ___? ___ increases intensity? felt in ___ part of uterus? |
contractions progress
become regular increase in duration increase in intensity walking increase intensity felt in upper uterus |