IBCLC EXAM: Maternal Pathology question n answers graded A+ 2024/2025
IBCLC EXAM: Maternal PathologyHypoplasia/ Amastia - correct answer abnormally shaped breasts with insufficient glandular tissue -widely spaced -asymmetric -pt may have had breast augmentation to correct appearance -few breast changes during pregnancy -no engorgement postpartum -possible connection to thyroid disease -low supply likely -monitor infant growth -counseling necessary -may improve with subsequent pregnancies -utilize pumping/galactogogues Galactorrhea - correct answer spontaneous lactation, milk production post weaning -d/t medications or health problem Hyperprolactinemia - correct answer elevated prolactin levels -d/t hypo or hyperthyroidism, psychosis/anxiety meds, renal failure, pituitary/uterine/ovarian tumors Pitting edema - correct answer excessive swelling
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