Second Exam Review

Question 1

What’s the clinical difference between fibroadenomas and fibrocystic change?

Answer 1

FA does not change with the menstrual cycle, whereas FCC often does. Also, FCC is more often bilateral.

Question 2

Fat necrosis can cause skin _____________.

Answer 2

retraction

Question 3

Excessive vitamin A levels during pregnancy can affect which body system?

Answer 3

Nervous system

Question 4

Excess of which electrolyte can cause absence of DTRs?

Answer 4

Magnesium

It is often given for seizure prophylaxis but it can be neurotoxic.

Question 5

___________ can cause immune suppression during pregnancy.

Answer 5

Progesterone

Question 6

What is the only positive GI effect during pregnancy?

Answer 6

PUD does decrease.

Question 7

Two clotting factors remain unchanged. Which ones?

Answer 7

C and antithrombin

Question 8

GD increases the future risk of diabetes to ___________.

Answer 8

50% in 10-20 years

Question 9

True or false: Sheehan’s syndrome presents with difficulty lactating.

Answer 9

True! The pituitary is damaged and cannot secrete prolactin.

Question 10

What is inspiratory capacity?

Answer 10

IRV + TV