Ectopic Pregnancy Flashcards
1
Q
What is ectopic pregnancy?
A
Implantation of fetus occurs outside uterine cavity
2
Q
What is Kehr’s sign?
A
referred shoulder or neck pain
3
Q
What is Cullen’s sign?
A
Bluish navel
4
Q
What are other s/sx of Ectopic Pregnancy?
A
sharp localized pain when cervix is touched
slight, dark vaginal bleeding
nausea & vomiting
5
Q
What is the medication administered to induce labor & preserve the fallopian tube?
A
Methotrexate
6
Q
What is a salpingectomy?
A
Removal of ruptured fallopian tube
7
Q
What is RhoGAM?
A
prevents isoimmunization, given to Rh- mother with Rh+ pregnancy
