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03/14/2012

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Term
effacement?
Definition
thinning of cervix
Term
engagement?
Definition
decent of the fetal skull to the level of ischial spines
Term
lightening?
Definition
baby drops 2 weeks before delivery and produces lower abdominal pain
Term
Lochia?
Definition
vaginal discharge after delivery and throughout the puerperium.
Term
Mittelschemrz?
Definition
pain in the abdomen at ovulation
Term
quickening?
Definition
1st perception by the mother of fetal life
Term
chadwicks sign?
Definition
bluish discoloration of the vagina
Term
goodells sign?
Definition
softening at the tip of the cervix
Term
Hegar's sign?
Definition
softening at the isthmus and uterus
Term
Piskacek's sign?
Definition
enlargement of the uterus near the uterine tube over the site of implantation.
Term
Braxton hicks?
Definition
early uterine contractions (oxytocin) without cervical changes
Term
Chloasma aka melasma?
Definition
brown/ hyperpigmentation of the face/mask of pregnancy
Term
Cytocele?
Definition
herniation of the urinary bladder into the vagina.
Term
eclampsia?
Definition
toxemia of pregnancy caused by hypertension , leading to convulsions
Term
Pre eclampsia?
Definition
toxemia of pregnancy witht he following signs? ; Hypertension, Edema, Proteinuria
Term
What is responsible for milk production?
Definition
prolactin
Term
Rectocele?
Definition
herniation of the rectum into the vagina
Term
Oxytocin?
Definition
uterine contractions during labor and milk let down following delivery .
Term
Praevia?
Definition
low lying placenta with partial obstruction of the internal os
Term
Accreta?
Definition
placenta doesnt seperate after delivery
Term
Classification of pap smear?
Definition
1. normal. 2. atypical 3. dysplasia/pre-cancerous. 4. In situ/ non -invasive carcinoma. 5. Malignancy /invasive
Term
when does the posterior fontanelle close?
Definition
3 months
Term
when does the anterior fontanelle close/
Definition
2 years
Term
what does a depressed fontanelle typically indicate?
Definition
dehydration
Term
Lanugo?
Definition
fuzzy hair on baby skin
Term
meconium?
Definition
1st discharge from intestine of newborn
Term
Vernix caseosa?
Definition
white cheesy substance on baby's skin at birth
Term
what vitamin prevents hemorrhage in newborns?
Definition
Vit. K
Term
Rubella?
Definition
3 days, rash, low fever, cross placenta. possible birth defects
Term
Rubeola?
Definition
14 days, runny nose, koplic spots, high fever.
Term
Mumps?
Definition
Mild disease in children and adults located in the parotid gland and can produce orchitis
Term
croup?
Definition
childhood disease characterized by resonant barking, laryngeal spasm
Term
Pertussis (whooping cough)
Definition
caused by bordetella pertussis. most dangerous to infants under one, fatatlities due to bronchopneumonia, death by anoxia
Term
Diptheria?
Definition
gray pseudomembrane on the throat (schick test)
Term
Roseola infantum?
Definition
rash starts on the trunk and goes to the extremities, rash comes out when the fever goes away
Term
tonic neck reflex?
Definition
dr rotates the head of supine baby and the ipsilateral arm and leg extended white contra lateral are flexed
Term
moro. startle reflex
Definition
arms and legs flare out to the side due to a loud sound
Term
the most common neuromuscular complaint of geriatric?
Definition
DJD
Term
presbyopia?
Definition
loss of elasticity of the lens or hardening of the lens, - cant focus on close objects
Term
presbycussis?
Definition
loss of ability to hear high frequencies
Term
MC anemia in geriatric?
Definition
iron deficient anemia
Term
rodent ulcer?
Definition
basal cell carcinoma
Term
MC visual problem in elderly causing blindness?
Definition
macular degeneration
Term
tonometer?
Definition
checks for glaucoma
Term
battle sign?
Definition
ecchymosis around the mastoid- possible basilar skull fx
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