State Exam Review- Pregnancy

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When should prenatal care ideally begin?

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Before the first trimester

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How many additional calories does a mother need daily during pregnancy to sustain a healthy pregnancy?

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300-350 calories

Answer explanation

ADDITIONAL calories, not total daily calories.

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Which of the following is NOT recommended for consumption during pregnancy? Pasteurized milk, Unpasteurized milk, Meat, Honey

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Unpasteurized milk

Answer explanation

Unpasteurized products include soft cheeses like brie, queso fresco, etc. Most dairy products in the USA are already pasteurized which is helpful.

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What is the recommended daily intake of folate during pregnancy?

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400 micrograms

Answer explanation

We did not talk about this is class...sorry! Folate starts with "F" for FOUR, so when you see folate, think of FOUR hundred micrograms.

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Which exercise is considered safe during pregnancy? Contact sports, Rock climbing, Yoga, Horseback riding

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Yoga

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What is folic acid?

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A synthetic form of folate

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What is the definition of infertility as mentioned in our curriculum?

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Not being able to get pregnant after one year of unprotected sex

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Which medical procedure is described as involving the fertilization of an egg by sperm in a test tube or outside the body?

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In vitro fertilization

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What can environmental toxins potentially cause during prenatal development?

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Premature labor

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According to the document, which type of drugs should be taken only as indicated by your doctor? Over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen, Antibiotics, Antidepressants, All of the above

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All of the above