Chiropractic Care for Dysmenorrhea

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What is the conclusion of Hawk et al regarding chiropractic care for dysmenorrheal?

It is not effective at all
The evidence is equivocal (correct)
More studies are needed to document its effectiveness
It is a highly effective treatment

What is the role of gamma linoleic acid in relation to dysmenorrheal?

It is an essential fatty acid that helps to relieve symptoms (correct)
It is a type of hormone that regulates menstruation
It is a type of prostaglandin that causes cramps
It is a type of medication used to treat dysmenorrheal

What is the estimated percentage of women who will have fibroids by the age of 50?

50-60%
20-30%
60-70%
40-50% (correct)

What is the name of the disorder characterized by a 'swing down' of hormones after ovulation, leading to mood, behavioral, and physical changes?

Premenstrual Syndrome (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of Vitamin B6 in relation to estrogen metabolism?

It is a coenzyme in the biosynthesis of dopamine and serotonin (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended daily exercise duration and frequency for pregnant women?

At least 30 minutes of moderate exercise, on most if not all days of the week (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the hormone that is affected by increased estrogen levels, leading to breast tenderness, water retention, depression, and decreased corpus luteum action?

Prolactin (A) Signup and view all the answers

When should previously inactive women or those with previous medical or obstetric complications start exercising during pregnancy?

Only after medical evaluation and clearance (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why should pregnant women avoid exercising in the supine position after the first trimester?

It can reduce blood flow to the fetus (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should recreational and competitive athletes do during pregnancy?

Remain active, but do not exceed pre-pregnancy levels (A) Signup and view all the answers

When can pregnant women resume their pre-pregnancy exercise routines?

Gradually, if they have suffered from physiological or morphological changes (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the best way to determine the appropriate exercise routine for a pregnant woman?

Consulting a doctor and creating a personalized plan (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of Conjugated Equine Estrogen used in Hormone Replacement Therapy?

Pregnant mares' urine (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to Dr. Prior, what is the significance of early menopause?

40% of conceptions end in miscarriages due to genetic abnormality (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common location of ectopic pregnancy?

Fallopian tubes (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a risk factor for ectopic pregnancy?

History of endometriosis (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary symptom of ectopic pregnancy?

Severe, sharp pelvic pain (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the first line of treatment for ectopic pregnancy?

Methotrexate (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the time duration of the total labor in Case 1?

10 hours (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the condition of the cord during delivery in Case 1?

Wrapped around the baby's head (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the diagnosis of the patient's left breast in 2009?

Lack of clear margins (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common type of breast cancer mentioned in the text?

Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason for the patient's referral to the healthcare provider in Case 2?

Massage therapist referral (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the abnormal growth of scar tissue around the implant?

Capsular contracture (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the condition where the breast reconstructed with an implant may move in unnatural ways?

Dynamic distortion (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the pain persisting beyond the normal period of healing after breast cancer treatment?

Post-mastectomy Pain Syndrome (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the ablation of the pectoralis major muscle fascia?

Surgical release (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the joint restriction that may be affected in post-mastectomy patients?

Costosternal joint (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum blood pressure required to diagnose hypertension in pregnancy?

BP 140/90 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common symptom of mild preeclampsia?

Edema and sudden weight gain (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing preeclampsia?

Being African American (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main sign of placenta previa?

Painless, bright red vaginal bleeding during the 2nd half of pregnancy (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a risk factor for developing placenta previa?

Increased parity and old/scarred implantation sites (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a symptom of abruptio placenta?

Back pain (C) Signup and view all the answers