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Essentials of Maternity, Newborn, and Women's Health Nursing, 4th Ed., Ricci, 2016 | Registered Nurse (RN) School Study Aid
Positive Signs of Pregnancy
- Fetus on Ultrasound
- Fetal Heart Rate by Doppler or Fetoscope
- Fetal X-ray
- Fetal Movements
1 min
Presumptive Signs of Pregnancy
- Amenorrhea
- Fatigue
- Urinary Frequency
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Breast Changes
- Quickening
1 min
Probable Signs of Pregnancy
- Goodell Sign
- Chadwick Sign
- Hegar Sign
- Positive Serum and Urine Sample
- Braxton Hicks Contractions
- Ballottement
2 mins
Supine Hypotension (Vena Cava Syndrome)
- Mechanism
- Compression of the Vena Cava and Descending Aorta
- Signs and Symptoms
- Hypotension
- Dizziness
- Tachycardia
- Decreased Renal Perfusion
- Decreased Uteroplacental Perfusion
- Intervention
- Side-lying Position
2 mins
Anterior Pituitary
- Characteristics
- Hypothalamic Control
- FLAT PeG Mnemonic
- Tropic Hormones
- Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
- Lutenizing Hormone (LH)
- Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)
- Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
- Direct Hormones
- Prolactin (PRL)
- Growth Hormone (GH)
2 mins
Posterior Pituitary
- Characteristics
- Neuroendocrine Reflex Stimulation (By Hypothalamus)
- Direct Hormones
- Vasopressin
- Increased Water Retention (In Kidneys)
- Oxytocin
- Increased Uterine Contraction
- Mammary Glands Contraction
2 mins
Thyroid Gland
- Characteristics
- TSH Stimulates T3 and T4 Release
- Metabolism Regulation
- Blood Calcium Sensor
- Calcitonin Release
- Blood Calcium Decreases
- Bone Building
2 mins
Pancreas
- Characteristics
- Acinar Cells Release Digestive Enzymes
- Ductal Epithelial Cells Release Bicarbonate
- Islets of Langerhans
- Beta Cells Release Insulin
- Alpha Cells Release Glucagon
- Delta Cells Release Somatostatin
- Somatostatin Inhibits Alpha and Beta Cells
3 mins
Adrenal Gland (Advanced)
- Characteristics
- Adrenal Cortex
- Zona Glomerulosa
- Aldosterone
- Zona Fasciculata
- Cortisol
- Zona Reticularis
- Androgens
- Adrenal Medulla
- Chromaffin Cells
- Epinephrine & Norepinephrine
2 mins
Cobalamin (Vitamin B12)
- Mechanism
- Vitamin B12
- Indications
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Pernicious Anemia
- Side Effects
- Hypokalemia
- Arthralgia
- Dizziness
- Considerations
- IM Injection for Pernicious Anemia
- Never Give IV
2 mins
Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2)
- Mechanism
- Vitamin D2
- Indications
- Hypoparathyroidism
- Rickets
- Hypophosphatemia
- Side Effects
- Fatigue
- Constipation
- Hypercalcemia
- Kidney Stones
2 mins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
- Mechanism
- Maintains Mucous Membranes
- Eyes and Skin
- Indications
- Dietary Deficiency
- Skin Disorders
- Side Effects
- Hepatosplenomegaly
- Jaundice
- Increased ICP
- Vomiting
- Considerations
- Teratogen
- Animal Food Products
- Dark Green and Orange Fruits/Vegetables
2 mins
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
- Mechanism
- Carbohydrate Metabolism
- Indications
- Dietary Deficiency
- Beriberi
- Wernicke-Korsakoff
- Considerations
- Alcoholics Highest Risk
- Give Before Glucose
- Give IM or IV
- Enriched Whole Grains
- Pork
2 mins
Vitamin B3 - Niacin (Nicotinic Acid)
- Mechanism
- Decreases Triglycerides
- Decreases LDL
- Increases HDL
- Indications
- Dyslipidemia
- Pellagra
- Diarrhea
- Dermatitis
- Dementia
- Side Effects
- Flushing
- GI Distress
- Hepatotoxicity
2 mins
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
- Mechanism
- Amino Acid and Protein Metabolism
- Heme Synthesis
- Neurotransmitters
- Indications
- Adjunct to Isoniazid
- Dietary Deficiency
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Side Effects
- Ataxia
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Contraindications
- Levodopa
- Considerations
- Cereals and Meats
3 mins
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
- Mechanism
- Antioxidant
- Collagen Formation
- Steroid Synthesis
- Indications
- Dietary Deficiency
- Scurvy
- Side Effects
- GI Distress
- Considerations
- Citrus Fruits
- May Improve Healing
2 mins
Vitamin E (Alpha-tocopherol)
- Mechanism
- Antioxidant
- Indications
- Fat Malabsorption Syndrome
- Alpha-TTP Deficiency
- Side Effects
- Bleeding
- Considerations
- Increased Risk Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Limit Doses < 200 IU per Day
- Nuts and Whole Grains
- Vegetable Oils
2 mins
Vaginitis
- Cause/Mechanism
- Infection
- Postmenopausal Atrophy
- Assessment
- Vaginal Discharge
- Pruritus
- Interventions
- Antifungals (Miconazole, Clotrimazole)
- Antibiotics
- Estrogen Hormones
- Abstinence
- Considerations
- Good Hygiene
- Recurrent Vaginitis
2 mins
Varicose Veins Interventions
- Laser Therapy
- Sclerotherapy
- Removal of Saphenous Vein
- Considerations
- Avoid Prolonged Standing
- Elastic Compression Stockings
2 mins
Varicose Veins Assessment
- Cause
- Increased Venous Pressure
- Incompetent Valves
- Assessment
- Telangiectasias
- Small Reticular Veins
- Dilated and Tortuous Veins
1 min
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