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What is an indication for fetal lung maturity?
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Lethicin:Sphingomyelin ratio >2:1
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Normal vital signs for the newborn: HR, RR, BP
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HR: 100-120
RR: 40-60 BP 60-90/30-60 |
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What cells produce surfactant in the lung?
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Type II pneumocytes
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How can maternal use of beta-blockers affect the newborn?
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lung maturity
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5 components of the APGAR score?
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1.HR
2.RR 3.Tone 4.Color 5.Response to stimulation 0-2 pts for each component Check for these q 5min until >7 |
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Function of the ductus venosus?
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Allows umbilical blood to go straight into the inferior vena cava (as opposed to going into the portal system)
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What is the clinical use of thalidomide? What is a contraindication?
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It's a sedative-hypnotic AND multiple myeloma medication. Is a teratogen.
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4 major classifications of birth defects?
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1.Malformation=due to gene mutation
2.Disruption=due to gene mutation or environmental factor 3.Deformation=mechanical pressure 4.Dysplasia=part of tissue doesn't work properly |
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Common teratogens?
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1.vitamin A analogues
2.thalidomide 3.statins 4.anticonvulsants e.g. phenytoin (use phenobarbitol in pregnant women) 5.ethanol (Accutaine, cocaine-->cleft) |
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What is progeria and Werner's Syndrome?
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Both are genetic aging diseases.
Progeriad=due to mutation in lamin A Werner's=due to mutation in helicase |
