OBGYN Precision & Pearls #3 Flashcards

1
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name and describe the four stages of labor

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Stage 1: onset of labor to full dilation of cervix
–Latent Phase: onset to 4-6 cm
–Active Phase: rapid dilation to completion
Stage 2: 10 cm to delivery of baby
–Passive: dilation to active efforts
–Active: active effort to delivery
Stage 3: Postpartum to delivery of placenta
–0-30 minutes usually
–examine for three vessels and make sure intact
Stage 4: 1-2 hours after delivery

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What testing is done in the first trimester (weeks 1-12)

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Biochemical screening - free beta-HcG, PAPP-A
Antibody titers (HepB, HIV, sickle cell, rubella, CF)
Nuchal translucency US (for Trisomy 13, 18, 21)
Chorionic villous sampling

Others:
-Fetal heart tones by doppler at 10-12 weeks
-Transvaginal US heart tones by 5-6 weeks
-PAPP-A low in Down Syndrome
-STI testing

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What testing is done in the second trimester (weeks 13-27)

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-Gestational DM screen (24-28 weeks)
-Amniocentesis at 15 weeks if high risk
-Triple Screening (a-fp, beta HcG, and unconjugated estriol, inhibin A if Quad Screen)

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What is quickening and when is it seen?

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Moving of the fetus at 18 weeks

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at 20 weeks, where is the fundus of the baby?

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At the level of the umbilicus

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Regarding the Quad Screen, explain what is seen in Trisomy 18

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All low

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Regarding the Quad Screen, explain what is seen in Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21)

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High inhibin A & BhCG
Low Estriol and AfP

2 high, 2 low

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If Afp is high on Quad Screen, what should you suspect?

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Neural Tube Defect (spina bifida or anencephaly)

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What testing is done in the third trimester (weeks 28-birth)

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-DM screening at 24-28 weeks
-Group B Strep Screen at 36-37 weeks (retrovaginal culture) –> give IV Pen G during labor
-Antibody titers
-Biophysical profile (2 pts each for fetal tones, breathing, movements, etc.)
-Nonstress testing
-Contraction stress testing
-Counseling

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What counseling is given to mothers during the third trimester?

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No airline travel > 35 weeks
Postpartum birth control
Birth plan discussion

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Explain what is seen on a non stress test and what does each option mean?

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Baseline fetal HR is 120-160 bpm

Reactive (fetal well being): > 2 accelerations, rate >15 from baseline

Nonreactive (sleeping or immature fetus): no accelerations or < 15 from baseline

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What is premature labor defined as?

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Regular contractions (>4-6/hr), progressive cervical dilation and effacement < 37 weeks

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Premature labor is the #1 cause of fetal morbidity and mortality. What is the definition (dilation and effacement).

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Dilation of 3 cm or greater

80% effacement or greater

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What are some diagnostics that are highly suggestive of preterm labor?

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Nitrazine paper test: turns blue (suggestive of amniotic fluid because pH > 6.5)

Presence of fetal fibronectin between 20-34 weeks

L:S ratio < 2:1 = fetal lung immaturity

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Treatment for preterm labor

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-< 34 weeks: Delay delivery with tocolytics (Mag Sulfate, Indomethacin, Nifedipine) and give Dexamethasone to improve lung maturity

->34 weeks: admit for delivery

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How does Plan B work.

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Emergency Contraception pill - Uses protesting to stop ovaries from releasing an egg. Most effective if taken within 72 hours after unprotected sex

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Explain how combination OCPs work

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Prevent ovulation by inhibiting mid-cycle LH surge, thicken cervical mucosa and thins endometrial lining.

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Combination (estrogen + progesterone) OCPs protect against 5 things, name them.

What are some contraindications to using combo OCPs?

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Osteoporosis, cervical cancer, ovarian cancer, ovarian cysts, ectopic pregnancy

History of breast cancer, smoking, >35 years old, DVT/PE, severe HTN.

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What are some Progestin-only OCP’s?

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Depo = increases risk of osteoporosis
Nexplanon = increases risk of HA, menstrual irregularities

IUD (Mirena = 5 years, Kyleena = 5 years, Skyla = 3 years). Risk of perforation and ectopic pregnancy, PID

Copper IUD = Paragard (10 years). Increased risk of PID

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20
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What is the most effective Progestin only OCP besides abstinence

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IUD = however, there is an increased risk of PID

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21
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True or False: Progestin only OCPs are safe during lactation?

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True

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22
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Ovarian torsion is ________ and some symptoms include what?

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compromised ovarian blood flow

-Sudden onset of acute, unilateral pelvic pain.
-Nausea, vomiting
-Abdominal tenderness or adnexal mass

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Diagnostics done for ovarian torsion

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-US with Doppler: shows decreased ovarian blood flow

-Surgical exploration = definitive diagnostic

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Treatment for ovarian torsion

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-Laparoscopy with detorsion

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What is the pathophysiologic triad for polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)? There are actually four things…

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-Bilateral cystic ovaries + oligo/anovulation + hyperandrogenism + insulin resistance

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Symptoms of PCOS

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-Menstrual dysfunction
-Hirsuitism (from high androgen)
-DM, obesity, HTN
-Bilateral, smooth, enlarged ovaries
-Acanthosis nigricans

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Labs for PCOS shows

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-Increased testosterone (DHEA)
-Increased LH:FSH ration

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What diagnostic is done for PCOS?

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Pelvic US: multiple ovarian cysts with a “string of pearls” appearance

29
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Treatment for PCOS

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-Lifestyle modifications (for insulin resistance)
-Combo OCP’s (Mainstay)
-Spironolactone (blocks testosterone)

30
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What are two risks of PCOS?

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Increases risk of infertility and endometrial cancer

31
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Atrophic vaginitis occurs MC in postmenopausal women. What is it?

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Drying due to decreased estrogen

32
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What are some symptoms of atrophic vaginitis?

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Dryness, dyspareunia, pruritus, bleeding due to irritation

33
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Treatment for atrophic vaginitis

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-Topical vaginal estrogen
-Moisturizers
-Alcohol free products

34
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What is Fitz-Hugh Syndrome?

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Perihepatitis in RUQ with pelvic inflammatory disease

35
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Symptoms of Fitz-Hugh Syndrome

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RUQ pain (may radiate to shoulder)

36
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What diagnostic should be done if you suspect Fitz-Hugh Syndrome?

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Laparoscopy: violin string adhesions on liver

37
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Toxic Shock Syndrome occurs due to a ________. What is the pathophysiology of this condition?

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Staph Aureus toxin

-Superantigen that releases inflammatory mediators –> multi organ failure

38
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What is the MC risk factor for Toxic Shock Syndrome?

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Tampon Use (Infrequent removal)

39
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Symptoms of Toxic Shock Syndrome

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-Abrupt onset of high fever
-Erythroderma (diffuse erythematous rash) resembling sunburn
-Hypotension, headache, myalgias, n/v, diarrhea (symptoms of shock)

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Treatment for toxic shock syndrome

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-Hospital admission
-IV rehydration
-ABX (Clinda + Vanco or Linezolid)

41
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What is congestive mastitis?

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Bilateral breast enlargement 2-3 days postpartum due to milk stasis.

42
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What is the treatment of congestive mastitis?

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Breast drainage (manual or pump)

43
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What is polyhydramnios?

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> 25cm fluid around the baby

44
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What are two symptoms of polyhydramnios?

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-Uterine size large for dates
-Low fetal activity

45
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Polyhydramnios is associated with what conditions?

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Maternal DM, multiple gestations, fetal issues with breathing or chromosome abnormalities

46
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On the contrary, what is oligohydramnios?

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<5 cm of fluid around the baby

47
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Symptoms of oligohydramnios?

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-Uterus size small for date
-Low fetal activity

48
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Explain what macrosomia is, what a common cause is, and what two risks associated with this condition are.

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Macrosomia: birth weight > 95%ile

Common cause: Maternal DM

Risks: Shoulder dystocia & maternal trauma

49
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Treatment for macrosomia

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-Plan C-section if estimated weight >5,000g without DM and >4,5000g with DM

50
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What is an APGAR score, what is normal, when is it done, and what are the components?

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Done at 1 and 5 minutes

7 or above is normal

Appearance (Pink normal)
Pulse (>100 normal)
Grimace (cry is normal)
Activity (movement of all limbs normal)
Respiration (strong cry normal)

51
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A spontaneous abortion is ____________. 80% of these occur in which trimester?

What is the only type of spontaneous abortion that is potentially viable?

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Loss of pregnancy < 20 weeks

First trimester

Threatened is the only potentially viable one

52
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Explain a threatened abortion

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-Cervical OS closed
-POC intact
-Supportive tx

53
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MCC of spontaneous abortion

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-Chromosomal abnormalities

54
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Explain an inevitable abortion

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-Os DILATED
-POC intact
-D&C or Misoprostol evacuation

55
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Explain an incomplete abortion

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-OS dilated
-Some POC expelled
-D&C or Misoprostol

56
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Explain a complete abortion

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-Os closed
-All POC expelled
-Supportive, RhoGAM given

57
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Explain a missed abortion

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-OS closed
-POC intact, non viable fetus
-D&C, Misoprostol

58
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Explain a septic abortion

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-OS closed, Cervical motion tenderness
-POC retained, foul brown discharge
-D&C And ABX (Levo + Metro)

59
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What is vasa previa?

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Complication of placenta previa
-Fetal vessels crossing over the os

60
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Symptoms of vasa previa

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-painless vaginal bleeding + fetal distress (bradycardia) + rupture of membranes

61
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What should be done if you suspect vasa previa?

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Deliver the baby

62
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MCC of postpartum hemorrhage

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Uterine atony

63
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Symptoms of postpartum hemorrhage (what does the patient look like?)

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-Soft, flaccid boggy uterus with dilated cervix
-Bleeding with hypovolemic shock

64
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Treatment for postpartum hemorrhage

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-Bimanual uterine massage and compression (1st line)
-IV Oxytocin
-Artery embolization if ineffective

65
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Prelabor Rupture of Membranes (PROM) is? It occurs prior to when? Symptoms of this condition.

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PROM: rupture of amniotic membranes prior to onset of labor

Occurs after to 37 weeks

Gush of fluid or persistent leakage

66
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What are some diagnostics that can be done for PROM?

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-Nitrazine paper test: turns blue if pH > 6.5 (amniotic fluid)
-Fern test: amniotic fluid dries in a fern pattern
-NO DIGITAL EXAM!

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Treatment for PROM

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-Admit and await spontaneous labor
-Induce labor with Oxytocin or Prostaglandin gel is no labor within 18 hours

68
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What is Preterm Prelabor Rupture of Membranes?

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occurs prior to 37 weeks

68
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If under 34 weeks and you are dealing with PPROM, what should you do?

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Give Betamethasone to improve fetal lung maturity

-Delivery if signs of maternal or fetus distress/infection