Nm706 module 6 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Normal Hypothalamus Function Answer Normally the hypothalamus secretes thyrotopin-releasing hormone (TRH) which stimulates the anterior pituitary to release thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). -TSH in turn stimulates the thyroid gland to release thyroid hormone (T4 and T3). -When thyroid levels reach a predetermined blood level, they stop the release of TSH, temporarily stopping the cascade. Thyroid Size In Pregnancy Answer -Normal physiologic changes that occur to the thyroid and thyr...

NM706 Module 6 questions with correct answers Normal Hypothalamus Function Answer Normally the hypothalamus secretes thyrotopin-releasing hormone (TRH) which stimulates the anterior pituitary to release thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). -TSH in turn stimulates the thyroid gland to release thyroid hormone (T4 and T3). -When thyroid levels reach a predetermined blood level, they stop the release of TSH, temporarily stopping the cascade. Thyroid Size In Pregnancy Answer -Normal physiol...

NM706 Module 10 questions with correct answers Postpartum Blues: Incidence Answer Occurs in about 80% of new mothers in our culture Postpartum Blues: Time Frame It Occurs Answer -Between three and five days after birth Postpartum Blues: Symptoms Answer Comprise several of the following: mood swings, crying, anxiety, insomnia, irritability, and loss of appetite. Postpartum Blues: Etiology Answer -May be "out of the blue," although previous history of mental illness is a risk factor ...

Nm706 module 5 questions with correct answers Gestational Diabetes Physiology Answer -Carbohydrate intolerance with onset during pregnancy. Pregnancy hormones makes mother less resistant to insulin (placenta-hCG). High blood glucose levels in mother brings extra glucose to baby and causes baby to put on extra weight. Baby is not resistant to glucose. Hyperglycemia causes an LGA baby Gestational Diabetes Incidence Answer 6-9% of all pregnancies affected. Ethnicity increases risk: African Amer...