SN midterm Flashcards
(135 cards)
effects of alcohol on pregnancy (4)
fetal alcohol syndrome
spontaneous abortion
low birth rate
mental retardation
the safest time to provide dental care to pregnant PT
second trimester
what trimester is the embryo highly susceptible to injuries and malformations
1st trimester
effect hormones have on the oral cavity of pregnant PT
gingival changes
how soon can gingival changes appear
2 months
can untreated condition continue to rise as hormone levels reach maximum levels by the 8th month?
yes
does poor conditions disappear after birth if not treated?
no, it continues following birth
what is the oral pyogenic granuloma called?
pregnancy tumor
is the pregnancy tumor cancerous?
no, its benign
description of pregnancy tumor; appearance
isolated
soft round enlargement in interdental area
the pregnancy tumor color is based on what?
vascularity
identify the dental procedures contraindicated during 1st trimester of pregnancy; what kind of procedures can not be performed on pregnancy PT until 2nd trimester
elective dental care
elective dental care EX
restorative
should pregnant PT get radiographs?
only if necessary
steps to take when taking Pregnant PT radiographs
proper placement
exposure time
processing to avoid retakes
essential vitamins needed for pregnancy
herbal proteins minerals iron VIT D folate VIT A
is herbal regulated by the FDA
no
minerals contain (2)
calcium
phosphorus
what does folate prevent
neural tube defects and low birth weight
what does VIT-A prevent
pre-term birth
how can TOO much of VIT-A cause
birth defects
what can echinacea cause during pregnancy
allergic reactions
should drugs be avoided during breastfeeding
yes
where does the drugs go through with lactating mothers
placenta
enter circulation of the fetus