Nur 242 Exam 1 Review Topics Exam Questions And All Correct Answers.
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NUR 242
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NUR 242
The outer 3rd ampulla of the Fallopian Tube - Answer Fertilization Site
The upper uterus (Fundus) - Answer Implantation Site
46 chromosomes, 23 pairs - Answer Number of chromosomes in the embryo (zygotic stage)
Phase 1: Tension Building
Phase 2: Acute Battering
Phase 3: Honeymoo...
Nur 242 Exam 1 Review Topics Exam
Questions And All Correct Answers.
The outer 3rd ampulla of the Fallopian Tube - Answer Fertilization Site
The upper uterus (Fundus) - Answer Implantation Site
46 chromosomes, 23 pairs - Answer Number of chromosomes in the embryo (zygotic stage)
Phase 1: Tension Building
Phase 2: Acute Battering
Phase 3: Honeymoon
*The cycle increases in intensity over time - Answer Cycle of Abuse
Cycle of Abuse - Answer A pattern of abuse in which a violent or abusive episode is followed by a
makeup period when the abuser expresses sorrow and asks for forgiveness and "one more chance,"
before another instance of abuse occurs.
1st Day of LMP + 7 Days - 3 Months + 1 Year = EDD or EDC - Answer Nagele's Rule
Drugs given to inhibit labor and maintain the pregnancy - Answer Tocolytics
Inhibits myometrial activity by blocking calcium influx. - Answer Nifedipine Mechanism of Action
Indomethacin and Nifedipine - Answer Currently recommended tocolytics
Estrogen dependent cancer, undiagnosed abnormal vaginal bleeding, active thromboembolic disorders
such as stroke or thrombophlebitis, tricyclic antidepressants, smoking, oral anticoagulants, rifampin, and
St. John's wort. - Answer Contraindications of Estrogen Therapy
, Useful in the treatment of functional uterine bleeding caused by hormonal imbalance, fibroids, or
uterine cancer; in the treatment of primary and secondary amenorrhea; in the adjunctive and palliative
treatment of some cancers and endometriosis; and, alone, or in combination with estrogens in the
prevention of conception. *They may also be helpful in preventing a threatened miscarriage and
alleviating the symptoms of pms* - Answer Indications for progesterone use
Four types of drugs are used to stimulate uterine contractions: ergot derivatives, prostaglandins, the
progesterone antagonist mifepristone (RU-486), and the hormone oxytocin. These drugs all act on the
uterus, a highly muscular organ that has a complex network of smooth muscle fibers and a large blood
supply. - Answer Oxytocics
During childbirth, oxytocin stimulates uterine contraction, and during lactation it promotes the
movement of milk from the mammary glands to the nipples. - Answer Pitocin Mechanism of Action
Sex chromosomal abnormality that occurs only in males. (1 in 500-1000). Extra X chromosome is present
(XXY). Causes abnormal development of the testicles, resulting in decreased production of sperm and
male sex hormones. - Answer Klinefelter Syndrome
Mild intellectual disability, small testes that do not produce adequate testosterone, infertility, learning
disabilities, delayed speech and language development, long arms and legs, enlarged breast tissue
(gynecomastia), scant facial and body hair, decreased sex drive (libido) - Answer Klinefelter Syndrome
Clinical Manifestations
No treatment can correct this genetic abnormality, but testosterone replacement therapy can improve
symptoms resulting from the deficiency. Surgery may be done to reduce gynecomastia. Most males are
diagnosed late in puberty, infertility is common and life expectancy is normal. - Answer Klinefelter
Syndrome Treatment
hCG: preserves the corpus luteum and its progesterone production so that the endometrial lining of the
uterus is maintained; this is the basis for pregnancy tests.
Human placental lactogen (hPL) or human chorionic somatomammotropin (hCS): modulates fetal and
maternal metabolism, participates in the development of maternal breasts for lactation, and decreases
maternal glucose utilization, which increases glucose availability to the fetus.
Estrogen (estriol): causes enlargement of a woman's breasts, uterus, and external genitalia; stimulates
myometrial contractility.
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