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©SIRJOEL EXAM SOLUTIONS 10/14/2024 11:14 PM IBCLC EXAM Questions And Correct Answers: Maternal Pathology. Hypoplasia/ Amastia - answerabnormally shaped breasts with insufficient glandular tissue -widely spaced -asymmetric -pt may have had breast augmentation to correct appearance -few brea...

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IBCLC EXAM Questions And Correct
Answers: Maternal Pathology.

Hypoplasia/ Amastia - answer✔abnormally shaped breasts with insufficient glandular tissue




-widely spaced

-asymmetric

-pt may have had breast augmentation to correct appearance

-few breast changes during pregnancy

-no engorgement postpartum

-possible connection to thyroid disease




-low supply likely

-monitor infant growth

-counseling necessary

-may improve with subsequent pregnancies

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-utilize pumping/galactogogues


Galactorrhea - answer✔spontaneous lactation, milk production post weaning




-d/t medications or health problem


Hyperprolactinemia - answer✔elevated prolactin levels




-d/t hypo or hyperthyroidism, psychosis/anxiety meds, renal failure, pituitary/uterine/ovarian

tumors


Pitting edema - answer✔excessive swelling




-d/t breast abscess, cancer, malignant condition: peau d'orange, trauma to breast, inflammation of

breast, obstruction of milk ducts/glands, benign breast lump/cyst


Candidiasis (thrush) - answer✔yeast infection, likely candida




-d/t nipple trauma, mastitis, antibiotic use, vaginal yeast infection, contraceptives, steriods

-passed between mom and baby: treat both

-thrush can cause gassy/fussy baby

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-mother c/o nipple/areolar pain, burning and radiating through breast

-areola appears shiny pink




-use good cleaning techniques

-don't stop breastfeeding

-tx with nystatin/diflucan

-keep nipples dry, use clean breast pads, expose breasts to sunlight, decease sugar and dairy


Vasospasm/Raynaud's - answer✔stinging, tingling, burning with triphasic color changes:

white/blue/red




-triggered by emotional stress, cold; infants who clench, chew, bite the nipple

-initiate let down before putting baby to breast

-feed on less tender side first, ensure good positioning

-avoid cold, apply heat, cover nipples, avoid caffeine, nicotine

-use ibuprofen, nifedipine, compress end of nipple

-more common with: scleroderma, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, arteriosclerosis, pulmonary

hypertension

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