Tx gestational dm - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Differentiate the types of diabetes mellitus and their respective risk factors in pregnancy. 1) type 1 DM - usually have an absolute insulin defiency. Caused by autoimmune or unknown. Prone to ketoacidosis. 2) type 2 DM- individuals who are insulin resistant and usually relative insulin deficiency. Etiology is unknown. Classic signs polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia. Many people with type 2 are obese or have an increase of fat in the abdominal area. other risk factors aging, sedentary lif...

CMN 568 Unit 6 Exam 2024 with complete solutions What does folate deficiency resemble? - Answer ️️ -megaloblastic anemia as seen in B12 deficiency except that neurologic abnormalities are absent When does megaloblastic anemia of folate deficiency develop? - Answer ️️ -within 4-5 months When does neural tube closure take place? - Answer ️️ -21-28 days post conception What is the most common neural tube defect? - Answer ️️ -spina bifida What is the recommended daily intake o...

UWORLD Ob/Gyn Step 2 CK Questions and Answers *HIGH YIELD*: Common findings seen in anorexic patients ANSWER 1. *Osteoporosis* 2. Elevated cholesterol + carotene levels 3. Cardiac arrhythmias (prolonged QT interval) 4. Euthyroid sick syndrome 5. Hypothalmic-pituitary axis dysfunction resulting in anovulation, amenorrhea, and estrogen deficiency 6. Hyponatremia secondary to excess water drinking is often only electrolyte abnormality Anorexia nervosa pt that is pregnant has a highe...

Surfactant -chemical produced in the lungs to maintain the surface tension of the alveoli and keep them from collapsing * without this, surface tension is harder and it's harder to breathe When does surfactant synthesis and storage begin? 24 weeks' gestation When are breathing movements detected in utero? 11 weeks' gestation When do fetuses/babies produce enough surfactant? 35 week's gestation Lecithin-sphingomyelin ratio (L-S ratio) Ratio used to determine fetal lung matu...

EVALUATED NICU NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS What is the high risk neonate defined as? - CORRECT ANSWER -A newborn, regardless of gestational age or birth weight, who has greater than average chance of morbidity or mortality d/t conditions associated with birth and the transition to extrauterine life. How is a high risk neonate classified by weight? - CORRECT ANSWER --Low birth weight: <2500g -Very low birth weight: <1500g -Extremely low birth weight: <1000g How is a high risk...

Calculation of estimated date of delivery (EDD) 1st day of last menstrual period (LMP) + 7 days - 3 months + 1 year Decherney Chap 6 2 periods that comprise the 1st trimester 1) Embryonic period: 2 - 10 weeks gestational age 2) Fetal period: 8 weeks after fertilization OR 10 weeks after onset of LMP Decherney Ch 6 When does organogenesis occur? Embryonic period of 1st trimester NOTE: This is when embryo is most sensitive to teratogens Definition of "gravid" T...

NSG 6420 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Most accurate test in diagnosing pancreatitis? -Answer-LIPASE When to d/c an ACE I based on creatinine -Answer-2.0 Predisposing factors of hyperthyroidism -Answer-Fam hx of hyperthy or other autoimmune, RA, vitiligo, pernicious anemia, trisomy 21, pregnancy/mothers with grave's, puberty, myasthenia gravis, addison, amiodarone, Iodine contrast dye, stress, sex steroids, DM I, SLE, smoking, neck radiation hypothyroidism prevalence -Answer-More prev...

NICU Nursing Exam Questions with Correct Answers What is the high risk neonate defined as? - Answer-A newborn, regardless of gestational age or birth weight, who has greater than average chance of morbidity or mortality d/t conditions associated with birth and the transition to extrauterine life. How is a high risk neonate classified by weight? - Answer--Low birth weight: <2500g -Very low birth weight: <1500g -Extremely low birth weight: <1000g How is a high risk neonate class...

NICU Nursing Exam Questions with Correct Answers What is the high risk neonate defined as? - Answer-A newborn, regardless of gestational age or birth weight, who has greater than average chance of morbidity or mortality d/t conditions associated with birth and the transition to extrauterine life. How is a high risk neonate classified by weight? - Answer--Low birth weight: <2500g -Very low birth weight: <1500g -Extremely low birth weight: <1000g How is a high risk neonate class...

NCC obstetric inpatient Exam 52 Questions with Verified Answers Gestational age criteria for PRETERM LABOR candidates receiving antenatal steroids? - CORRECT ANSWER All fetuses between 24.0 and 34.6 weeks gestation at preterm risk within 7 days. OR Fetuses greater than 34 weeks w/ an immature lung profile OR If the mother is eligible for tocolytics Gestational age criteria for preterm PROM candidates receiving antenatal steroids? - CORRECT ANSWER Less than 32.0 weeks gestation; in the ...