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Two products of impaired blood Pyruvic acid
flow to the legs are thought to be Lactic acid
linked to cramps?
Name two prevention techniques for Hydration, stretching, avoid long periods of sitting
nocturnal leg cramps or standing, warm baths, exercise
What is the most important Deep Vein Thrombosis:
differential diagnosis to rule out Look for warm red tender swollen leg.
when a pregnant patient comes in
with complaints of leg cramping?
Conflicting evidence supports taking Magnesium
which supplement for leg cramps ?
True or false. Women with NVP have True
lower rates of preterm births, low
birth weight babies, congenital
anomalies, and stillbirths.
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How does progesterone contribute Slows peristalsis and gastric emptying
to NVP?
If dietary measures, lifestyle Antiemetics such Zofran (Ondansetron). Note: Not
changes, and OTC remedies do not mentioned in Varney's
help with NVP, what medicine has
shown to be effective with NVP?
True of False. Effective therapy for False. Effectiveness of therapy may fluctuate over
NVP will always remain the same for the course of pregnancy and varies greatly from
a woman throughout her pregnancy pregnancy to pregnancy.
and subsequent pregnancies.
True or False. To combat nausea False. Brushing your teeth can stimulate the gag
during pregnancy, one should brush reflex, aggravating nausea and vomiting.
their teeth immediately after they eat.
What pre-existing conditions can H. pylori and GERD
contribute to NVP?
What is the most important Deep vein thrombosis
differential diagnosis to rule out with
leg cramps during pregnancy?
True/false: Leg cramps during False. Leg cramps are completely normal during
pregnancy are not normal and pregnancy and occur more frequently during the
should be reported immediately to 2nd and 3rd trimesters.
provider.
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How can your pregnant patient A, B, C, D
prevent leg cramps (select all that
apply)?
a. Walking or other exercise
b. Drink plenty of water
c. Stretch before bed
d. Taking a warm bath
e. Sitting for long periods of time
True/false: Dorsiflexion of the True
affected foot when a cramp begins
helps to alleviate the pain.
True/false: Magnesium supplements False. Research is mixed and taking magnesium
have been found to help with leg supplements seem to have little effect on
cramps. preventing leg cramps in pregnant women.
True or False: Back pain may be a False: Cramping may or may not accompany
sign of preterm labor only if preterm labor.
cramping is present.
What are some of the contributing D
factors causing back pain during
pregnancy?
A. The weight of a growing uterus
B. A shift in her center of gravity
C. Relaxation of sacroiliac ligaments
D. All of the above
True or False: Acupuncture is a False: One study found that 60% of women
holistic method that has not been reported a decrease in back pain after receiving
correlated with effective pain relief. acupuncture.
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True or False: It is safe to receive True: As long as a patient sees a licensed
chiropractic manipulation during chiropractor, studies have shown manual
pregnancy. manipulation to be effective.
Why does Round Ligament pain As the uterus grows during pregnancy the
occur? ligaments stretch and thicken to accommodate and
support it. These changes can occasionally cause
pains.
Where are Round Ligament pains Round Ligament pain is a sharp pain or jabbing
felt? feeling often felt in the lower belly or groin area on
one or both sides.
What are some of the triggers of Round Ligament pains can occur with position
Round Ligament pains? changes, getting up from a sitting, lying down,
coughing, sneezing, and laughing.
What non-pharmacological methods Avoid sudden movements
can be used to alleviate Round Side lying relaxation positions
Ligament pains? Flex hips: Bend and flex before coughing,
sneezing, or laughing.
Apply warmth: Heat or warm bath.
Exercise: Walking
True/False: False: Round Ligament pain should only last for a
Round Ligament pains lasting for few seconds. See your health care provider for
more than 1 minute is normal. pains lasting longer or not alleviate after a short
rest.
What are "dermatoses of Dermatoses of pregnancy are rare severe pruritic
pregnancy"? inflammatory skin diseases that are specific to
women during pregnant or postpartum period.
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Two products of impaired blood Pyruvic acid
flow to the legs are thought to be Lactic acid
linked to cramps?
Name two prevention techniques for Hydration, stretching, avoid long periods of sitting
nocturnal leg cramps or standing, warm baths, exercise
What is the most important Deep Vein Thrombosis:
differential diagnosis to rule out Look for warm red tender swollen leg.
when a pregnant patient comes in
with complaints of leg cramping?
Conflicting evidence supports taking Magnesium
which supplement for leg cramps ?
True or false. Women with NVP have True
lower rates of preterm births, low
birth weight babies, congenital
anomalies, and stillbirths.
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How does progesterone contribute Slows peristalsis and gastric emptying
to NVP?
If dietary measures, lifestyle Antiemetics such Zofran (Ondansetron). Note: Not
changes, and OTC remedies do not mentioned in Varney's
help with NVP, what medicine has
shown to be effective with NVP?
True of False. Effective therapy for False. Effectiveness of therapy may fluctuate over
NVP will always remain the same for the course of pregnancy and varies greatly from
a woman throughout her pregnancy pregnancy to pregnancy.
and subsequent pregnancies.
True or False. To combat nausea False. Brushing your teeth can stimulate the gag
during pregnancy, one should brush reflex, aggravating nausea and vomiting.
their teeth immediately after they eat.
What pre-existing conditions can H. pylori and GERD
contribute to NVP?
What is the most important Deep vein thrombosis
differential diagnosis to rule out with
leg cramps during pregnancy?
True/false: Leg cramps during False. Leg cramps are completely normal during
pregnancy are not normal and pregnancy and occur more frequently during the
should be reported immediately to 2nd and 3rd trimesters.
provider.
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How can your pregnant patient A, B, C, D
prevent leg cramps (select all that
apply)?
a. Walking or other exercise
b. Drink plenty of water
c. Stretch before bed
d. Taking a warm bath
e. Sitting for long periods of time
True/false: Dorsiflexion of the True
affected foot when a cramp begins
helps to alleviate the pain.
True/false: Magnesium supplements False. Research is mixed and taking magnesium
have been found to help with leg supplements seem to have little effect on
cramps. preventing leg cramps in pregnant women.
True or False: Back pain may be a False: Cramping may or may not accompany
sign of preterm labor only if preterm labor.
cramping is present.
What are some of the contributing D
factors causing back pain during
pregnancy?
A. The weight of a growing uterus
B. A shift in her center of gravity
C. Relaxation of sacroiliac ligaments
D. All of the above
True or False: Acupuncture is a False: One study found that 60% of women
holistic method that has not been reported a decrease in back pain after receiving
correlated with effective pain relief. acupuncture.
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True or False: It is safe to receive True: As long as a patient sees a licensed
chiropractic manipulation during chiropractor, studies have shown manual
pregnancy. manipulation to be effective.
Why does Round Ligament pain As the uterus grows during pregnancy the
occur? ligaments stretch and thicken to accommodate and
support it. These changes can occasionally cause
pains.
Where are Round Ligament pains Round Ligament pain is a sharp pain or jabbing
felt? feeling often felt in the lower belly or groin area on
one or both sides.
What are some of the triggers of Round Ligament pains can occur with position
Round Ligament pains? changes, getting up from a sitting, lying down,
coughing, sneezing, and laughing.
What non-pharmacological methods Avoid sudden movements
can be used to alleviate Round Side lying relaxation positions
Ligament pains? Flex hips: Bend and flex before coughing,
sneezing, or laughing.
Apply warmth: Heat or warm bath.
Exercise: Walking
True/False: False: Round Ligament pain should only last for a
Round Ligament pains lasting for few seconds. See your health care provider for
more than 1 minute is normal. pains lasting longer or not alleviate after a short
rest.
What are "dermatoses of Dermatoses of pregnancy are rare severe pruritic
pregnancy"? inflammatory skin diseases that are specific to
women during pregnant or postpartum period.
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