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40 Cards in this Set
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What are the major components (macronutrients) of the diet?
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carbohydrates, fats and protein 284
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What is the specific gravity of urine and is it acidic or basic?
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specific gravity: 1010-1030
acidic (usually) 41 |
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What colony count per milliliter of urine is significant (bacterial cells)
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>100,000 40
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What do odor and cloudiness of urine usually indicate?
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a bacterial infection 42
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What are the (8) parts of the female reproductive tract?
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2 ovaries
2 fallopian tubes 1 uterus 1 cervix 1 vagina 1 external genitalia 43 |
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What cause the amber color of urine?
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urobilin 42
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Which two female steroid hormones is the ovary responsible for producing?
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estrogen and progesterone 43
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What is the warning sign of ectopic pregnancy?
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abdominal pain at 8 weeks gestation 45
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Removal of an ectopic pregnancy and damaged uterine tube is called...
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salpingectomy 45
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A woman presents with a history of ectopic pregnancy successfully treated with Methotrexate. What is her risk of another ectopic pregnancy?
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high risk 45
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Which drug can be used to treat early diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy and how does it work?
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Methotrexate: inhibits folic acid metabolism thus inhibiting DNA synthesis and cell division so embryo does not develop further and is reabsorbed 45
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What is the weight and capacity of the nonpregnant uterus?
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50gram
10mL 44 |
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To each side, slightly behind the urinary meatus, are the dimple-like exits of the ___ which produce mucus.
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Skene's ducts 50
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Where are Bartholin's ducts and what do they do? Can they be seen?
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they lie posteriorly on each side of the vagina, near the fourchette. they produce mucus. they cannot be seen unless inflamed. 50
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What is the probable function of the hymen?
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prevention of ascending infection before puberty when pH of vagina is less acidic 50
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Where is the primary site of human chorionic gonadotropin production?
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the trophoblast 62
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What is the surgical closure of the labia major to ensure chastity called?
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infibulation 50
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What is the vomeronasal organ?
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organ found close to nasal cavity in mammals which has receptors for pheromones. some scientists think it plays a role in pair bonding, parental attachment, sexual attraction and synchrony of menstrual cycles 63
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TRUE or FALSE: hormones are produced by almost every organ and type of tissue?
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true 63
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What are the essential micronutrients?
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vitamins and minerals 284
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What type of carbohydrate is table sugar (sucrose)?
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disaccharide 284
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What type of carbohydrate is lactose?
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disaccharide 284
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What are the 2 types of carbohydrates?
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polysaccharides and simple sugars (monosaccharides and disaccharides) 284
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What is another name for non-starch polysaccharides?
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dietary fiber 284
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Which foods are rich in complex carbohydrates (polysaccharides)?
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cereal grains, starchy vegetables, legumes, seeds, whole grain cereals 284
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What is the net protein utilization (NPU) of a whole egg?
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100% 285
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What is the net protein utilization of human milk?
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100% 285
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What are the 9 essential amino acids?
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lysine, methionine, threonine, histidine, isoleucine, leucine, phenylaline, tryptophan, valine 284
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What are sources of listeriosis?
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soil, soft cheeses, poultry, cook-chill food (bacteria can multiply at low temperatures) 291
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What does GnRH stand for?
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gonadotrophin-releasing hormone 288
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What are sources of toxoplasmosis?
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soil, raw meat, cat feces, goat milk 291
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What foods are risk for salmonellosis?
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soft-boiled eggs, mayonnaise 291
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TRUE or FALSE: Morning sickness may produce a period of poor nutrition in pregnancy, which could stimulate placental growth.
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true 290
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How do you calculate body mass index?
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BMI = weight/height squared 290
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Which amino acid is involved in folate metabolism?
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methionine 293
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Why is adequate fiber intake important in pregnancy?
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high progesterone levels affect smooth muscle tone and result in a decreased rate of gastrointestinal transit. also, water is absorbed to a greater extent leading to constipation 295
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Fetal concentration of vitamins may be ___ times the level in the maternal blood.
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5-10 times 296
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Levels of fat-soluble vitamins __ during pregnancy. (increase/decrease/don't change)
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increase 296
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Pregnant women should be encouraged to eat at least ___ servings of calcium-rich foods a day.
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3 page 298
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What inhibits iron absorption?
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phytate (legumes, grains, rice) polyphenols (tea, coffee, grains, oregano, red wine), vegetable proteins (soybeans), calcium 298
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