A patient at 24 weeks of gestation contacts the nurse at her ...

[maychende]

A patient at 24 weeks of gestation contacts the nurse at her obstetric provider's office to complain that she has cravings for dirt and gravel. The nurse is aware that this condition is known as ________ and may indicate anemia.
 
  a. Ptyalism c. Pica
  b. Pyrosis d. Decreased peristalsis

Question 2

A woman who has completed one pregnancy with a fetus (or fetuses) reaching the stage of fetal viability is called a:
 
  a. Primipara. c. Multipara.
  b. Primigravida. d. Nulligravida.

[bdobbins]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Pica (a desire to eat nonfood substances) is an indication of iron deficiency and should be evaluated. Ptyalism (excessive salivation), pyrosis (heartburn), and decreased peristalsis are normal findings of gastrointestinal change during pregnancy. Food cravings during pregnancy are normal.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
A primipara is a woman who has completed one pregnancy with a viable fetus. To remember terms, keep in mind: gravida is a pregnant woman; para comes from parity, meaning a viable fetus; primi means first; multi means many; and null means none. A primigravida is a woman pregnant for the first time. A multipara is a woman who has completed two or more pregnancies with a viable fetus. A nulligravida is a woman who has never been pregnant.

[maychende]

Excellent

[mohan]

TYSM