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OB-Test1
Question | Answer |
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this theory describes states that only a limited number of sensations or messages can travel nerve pathways at one time | Gate Control Theory of Pain |
this pressure point is between the thumb and pointer finger and is said to cause contractions without causing pain | Hoku pressure point |
there is a new study that says this type of nonpharmacologic pain relief therapy works well for those addicted to cocaine. | Accupressure |
_______ refers to the relief from the sensation of pain on the raising of the threshold for pain perception without the loss of consciousness | Analgesia |
Systemic Analgesia causes what three side effects in newborns? | respiratory depression, decreased alertness, and delayed sucking. |
Two examples of opioid analgesics are? | Demerol and Sublimaze |
Which opioid analgesia causes extreme itching? | Sublimaze |
_____ should never be given to those with an opioid addiction? | Stadol |
________ should be given to heroin addicts to prevent withdrawal symptoms while they are pregnant. | Methadone |
When would you administer systemic anaglesia? | give IVP at the beginning of 2-3 UCs |
Which opioid antagonist is given to treat neonatal narcosis? | Narcan |
which med is added to infusion of local infiltration anesthesia to intensify the effects of the medicine? | Epinephrine |
Which type of pharmacological pain relief method is most effective for labor? | lumbar epidural |
what would you do before administering an epidural to a patient in labor to make sure they do not become hypotensive? | give a bolus of IV fluid |
What are two significant problems with general anesthesia? | causes maternal aspiration, and severe respiratory depression in neonate |
What hormones does the placenta produce? | hCG, estrogen, progesterone, HCS or HPL |
the placenta develops by the ___ week. | 3rd |
the placenta is fully functional by the ____ week | 12th |
____ is another name for a woman who is pregnant | gravida |
Presumptive indicators of pregnancy are... | ammenorhea, fatigue, frequent urination, breast and skin changes, nausea and vomiting, quickening |
probable indicators of pregnancy are.. | hegar sign, goodell sign, chadwick's sign, abdominal enlargement, ballottement, braxton hicks contractions, pregnancy tests |