Question | Answer |
Thiomersal | antibiotic linked to autism |
thrush | monilial infection |
palperbal fissures | eye slits |
epicanthal folds | skin folds of the upper eyelid |
micrognathia | small lower jaw |
smoking during pregnancy, low birth rate less than 3 lbs | causes cerebral palsy |
given to a baby born from a herione addicted mother | phenobarbital |
to increase vitamin D | fish oil, milk, sunlight |
G-tube patient with diarrhea and nausea | slow feeding down/dilute formula |
potassium | electrolyte |
myoclonic | brief, shock-like jerks |
clonic | repetitive jerking |
tonic | sustained stiffening |
phenytoin | dilantin |
primidone | Mysoline |
valproate | Depacon |
Antiepileptic | given orally, prophylactic |
Centromere | Constricted area of the chromosome that marks the point of attachment to the sister chromosome |
NTD indicator | High AFP levels |
Endometrium | site of fetal and placenta development |
harmony test | DNA blood test |
Endoderm | Cells that differentiate into the lungs, digestive, urinary system. |
Fluorescent in Situ | Utilizes short piece of DNA |
Chronic Villus Sampling | mini biopsy of outer membrane surrounding the embryo. |
500 mcg folic acid during pregnancy | prevents NTD |
Generalized seizures | Tonic, Myoclonic, Atonic. |
Pervasive Developmental Disorders evident by: | age 3 |
Strabismus | cross eyed |
Amblyopia | lazy eye |
Nystagmus | Jerking eye movements |
Cerebral palsy | collection of motor disorders, result of brain damage. |
Spastic diplegia | rigid/tense muscles, legs mostly affected. |
Athetoid hemiplegia | inability to control muscles on one side of the body. |
Tonic labyrinthine reflex | changing position of the head causes patterns of flexion and extension |
Positive support reflex | legs will straighten to support body weight |
spastic | body movements are rigid |
Athetoid | lack of muscle control |
Hypotonic | floppy, low muscle tone |
Ataxic | balance/coordination problems |
Signs of meningitis | Nuchal rigidity |
Meningitis | HIB vaccine, IV antibiotic, fluids, anti-seizure mends |
Occulta | malformation/opening in spine covered by a layer of skin. |
Meningocele | spinal cord/meninges protrude through |
Closed tube defects | spinal cord is marked by malformation of fat, bone of membrane. |
Myelomeningocele | spinal cord is exposed through the opening in the spine. |