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% of breastmilk that is carbohydrates - CORRECT -Approximately
7%Wikipedia. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breast_milk.
% of breastmilk that is fat - CORRECT -Approximately 4%
Hale and Hartman, 2007. Textbook of Human Lactation, page 50.
% of breastmilk that is protein - CORRECT -Approximately .8 - 1 %
Mannel, Martens & Walker, 2008. Core Curriculum for Lactation Consultant Practice
(2nd ed.), page 272.
% of calories in breastmilk from carbohydrates - CORRECT -Approximately
40%Hale and Hartman, 2007. Textbook of Human Lactation, page 69.
% of calories in breastmilk from fat - CORRECT -Approximately 50%
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 124.
% of calories in breastmilk from protein - CORRECT -Approximately 10%
Mannel, Martens & Walker, 2008. Core Curriculum for Lactation Consultant Practice
(2nd ed.), page 272.
Acinus - CORRECT -Any of the small sacs or alveoli that terminate the ducts and
arelined with secretory cells.
Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary. Available online: http://www.merriam-
webster.com/medical/acinus?show=0&t=1296699192
Acrocyanosis - CORRECT -Bluish discoloration of the hands and feet in the
newborn;peripheral cyanosis. Should not persist beyond 24 hours after birth.
,Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
,Active immunity - CORRECT -Immunity conferred by the production of antibodies
byone's own immune system.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 868.
Active transport - CORRECT -Passage of drug into breastmilk assisted by components
inbreastmilk.
Hale & Hartman, 2007. Textbook of Human Lactation, page 470.
Acyclovir/Zovirax - CORRECT -Antiviral used to treat herpes infections, L2.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 177.
Aerobic bacteria - CORRECT -Bacteria requiring air for metabolic processes. The
breastis colonized with this type of bacteria.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
AGA - CORRECT -Appropriate for Gestational Age. Having a birth weight between
the10th and 90th percentile on intrauterine growth charts.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 671.
Alcohol and breastfeeding - CORRECT -Alcohol can decrease milk supply.
Breastfeedingmust be interrupted for 1 hour per drink, or until mother is sober.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 171
& 188.
Aldomet/Methyldopa - CORRECT -Antihypertensive, L2. Frequently used to
treathypertension during pregnancy. No concerns reported via breastmilk.
Hale, 2010. Medications and Mother's Milk (14th ed.), page 667.
Allergen - CORRECT -A substance that causes an allergic response, such as foods,
drugs,inhalants. Cow's milk is common source for infants.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
, Αlphalactalbumin - CORRECT -A major protein found in human milk whey. Assists
inprocessing lactose.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
Alveolar ridge - CORRECT -The ridges on the upper and lower jaw where infant's
teethwill grow.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 863.
Alveolus, alveoli - CORRECT -Secrete and store milk for let down. Surrounded
bymyoepithelial cells, contractile cells and connective tissue.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 80.
Amenorrhea - CORRECT -A natural phase of infertility that takes place when a
mother isexclusively breastfeeding. Menstruation has not returned.
Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.), page 707
&865.
Amoxicillin - CORRECT -Antibiotic, L2. Observe for change in intestinal flora,
compatible.Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th ed.),
page 177.
Ampicillin - CORRECT -Antibiotic, L1. Observe for change in intestinal flora,
compatible.Riordan & Wambach, 2010. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (4th
ed.), page 177.
Anaphylaxis - CORRECT -Hypersensitivity (as to foreign proteins or drugs) resulting
fromsensitization following prior contact with the causative agent.
Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary. www.merriam-
webster.com/medical/anaphylaxis.
Anchor scar - CORRECT -Surgical technique for breast reduction, slang.
