Maternal and Child Health Worldwide — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: Diagnostic for HCC is AFP values >_____ ng/mL

Answer: 400

Flashcard 2: _____ score assesses the severity and mortality risk in alcoholic hepatitis

Answer: Maddrey

Flashcard 3: According to the Child-Turcotte-Pugh Score, controlled encephalopathy is given _____ point(s)

Answer: 2

Flashcard 4: According to the Child-Turcotte-Pugh Score, uncontrolled encephalopathy is given _____ point(s)

Answer: 3

Flashcard 5: In general, iron deficiency is usually caused by _____ or blood loss

Answer: dietary lack

Flashcard 6: Vitamin B9 (folate) deficiency most commonly occurs due to _____, alcoholism, or drugs (e.g. phenytoin, sulfonamides, methotrexate)

Answer: pregnancy

Flashcard 7: Metabolic complications such as hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia are commonly associated with which type of nutritional support?

Answer: Total parenteral nutrition (TPN)

Extra: Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) is associated with metabolic complications like hypoglycemia (often upon abrupt discontinuation) and hyperglycemia. It bypasses the gastrointestinal tract, requiring careful monitoring of electrolytes and blood glucose.