Author Question: Which statement about a condition of pregnancy is accurate? a. Insufficient salivation (ptyalism) ... (Read 93 times)

imanialler · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

Which statement about a condition of pregnancy is accurate?

a. Insufficient salivation (ptyalism) is caused by increases in estrogen.
b. Acid indigestion (pyrosis) begins early but declines throughout pregnancy.
c. Hyperthyroidism often develops (temporarily) because hormone production increases.
d. Nausea and vomiting rarely have harmful effects on the fetus and may be beneficial.

Question 2

The mucous plug that forms in the endocervical canal is called the:

a. Operculum. c. Funic souffle.
b. Leukorrhea. d. Ballottement.

CharlieArnold · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Normal nausea and vomiting rarely produce harmful effects, and nausea and vomiting periods may be less likely to result in miscarriage or preterm labor. Ptyalism is excessive salivation, which may be caused by a decrease in unconscious swallowing or stimulation of the salivary glands. Pyrosis begins in the first trimester and intensifies through the third trimester. Increased hormone production does not lead to hyperthyroidism in pregnant women.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The operculum protects against bacterial invasion. Leukorrhea is the mucus that forms the endocervical plug (the operculum). The funic souffle is the sound of blood flowing through the umbilical vessels. Ballottement is a technique for palpating the fetus.