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OCT does NOT find application in the diagnosis of which diseases: Macular degeneration Glaucoma Posterior uveitis Cysts of the ciliary body Correct answer- D In which disease cannot the OCT be used: Macular degeneration Macular hole Advanced cataract Diabetic retinopathy Correct answer- C

Earth is made motly of metals and rocks. Where did the material come from? Answer- It was made by nuclear fission of uranium and other radioactive materials What is nuclear fusion? Answer- the process of combining lightweight nuclei to make heavier nuclei Which of the following statements does not use the term light-year in an appropriate way? Answer- It will take me light-years to complete this homework assignment Suppose we look at a photograph of many galaxies. Assuming that all gala...

indigenous - native, originating in a place subjective - relating to the mind as the subject of experience paradox - seeming contradiction or an actual contradiction anomalous - irregular, unusual viscous - having a thick consistency, gelatinous ephemeral - fleeting, or short life or duration corroborate - to confirm or make certain implicit - implied, tacitly understood lucid - clear, understandable prodigal - foolishly generous, not thrifty feign - to pretend s...

You are assessing a patient in the ED with the following signs and symptoms. Buffalo hump, moon face, and purple striae located on the abdomen. Given the above information, what is the treatment for this patient's condition? A. Termination of excessive glucocorticosteroids B. Prednisone C. T3,T4 D. DDAVP Correct answer- A. Termination of excessive glucocorticosteroids For a hasty LZ, the FAA requires approach & departure heading?

While breastfeeding, when does the peak volume of the infant intra-oral vacuum occur? Correct answer- When the posterior tongue and soft palate are at the lowest point. The withdrawal of what hormone is the trigger that initiates lactogenesis II? Correct answer- Progesterone On average, how long does it take for an undisturbed baby to find the breast and self attach. Correct answer- 60 mins

% of breastmilk that is carbohydrates - Approximately 7% Wikipedia. % of breastmilk that is fat - Approximately 4% Hale and Hartman, 2007. Textbook of Human Lactation, page 50. % of breastmilk that is protein - Approximately .8 - 1 % Mannel, Martens & Walker, 2008. Core Curriculum for Lactation Consultant Practice (2nd ed.), page 272.

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Micrognathia – Condition where jaw is undersized; common but can interfere with feeding and breathing PKU (phenylketonuria) - Body does not produce enzyme to break-down amino acid phenylalanine and this builds-ups in blood; need low phe formula and CAN breastfeed Maple Syrup Disease - Body is unable to break-down certain proteins/amino acids (leucine); sweet smelling urine. Need low protein diet/special formula i.e. Ketonex-1. *BF CONTRAINDICATED*

Which of the following maternal perinatal factors is MOST LIKELY to interfere with initiation of breastfeeding? Correct answer- Cesarean surgery A mother complains of incision pain following her cesarean birth and requests pain relief medication, but she is worried about the effect on her baby. Your FIRST response to her should be: Correct answer- We will monitor you and your baby closely after you have received pain medication

chemical messengers Ans- Endocrine system makes use of hormones Pituitary hypthal, pineal, thyroid, thymus adreneal, testes&ovaries Ans- Parts of the endocrine glands Non steroid(protein hormones) and steroid hormones Ans- 2 major groups of hormones sex hormones, Cortisol Ans- Steroid hormones bind to receptors without nucleus