OB Flashcards

1
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What hormones contribute to vascular engorgement and hyperemia during pregnancy?

A

Progesterone
Estrogen
Relaxin

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2
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The uterus receives __% of cardiac output

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10

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3
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How much does CO increase through the stages of labor?

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1st stage= ^ 20%
2nd stage= ^ 50%
3rd stage= ^ 80%

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4
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What causes decreased SVR/PVR in pregnancy?

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Progesterone causes:
•increased nitric oxide -> vasodilation
• a decreased response to angiotensin & NE

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Which stage of labor begins with the onset of perineal pain?

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Second stage

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Which local anesthetic reduces the efficacy of epidural morphine?

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2-Chloroprocaine
(It antagonizes mu and kappa receptors in the spinal cord)

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9
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Why is lidocaine not used for continuous epidural infusion?

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Tachyphylaxis and I crossed the placenta to a greater degree

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13
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What medications should be given for prophylaxis against aspiration?

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Sodium citrate
H2 receptor antagonist (ranitidine)
Gastrokinetic agent (metoclopramide)

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14
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At what point are pregnant patients considered full stomachs?

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18-20 weeks gestation

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15
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When is the highest risk for teratogenicity in the pregnant patient?

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Organogenesis (day 13-60)

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17
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A healthy placenta produces thromboxane Nd prostacyclin in equal amounts; what is the ratio produced in a or with preeclampsia?

A

7 x more thromboxane than prostacyclin

18
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The presence of _____ differentiates eclampsia from preeclampsia

A

Seizures

19
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What is the antidote for mag toxicity?

A

10mL of 10% calcium gluconate IV

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21
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What type of placental disorder is a/w painless vaginal bleeding?

A

Placenta previa

22
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6 risk factors for placental abruption

A

PIH
Preeclampsia
Chronic HTN
Cocaine abuse
Smoking
Excessive alcohol use

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24
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List 3 causes of DIC that occurs during labor and delivery

A

Amniotic fluid embolism
Placenta abruption
Intrauterine fetal demise

25
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List 4 risk factors of uterine atony

A

Multiparty
Multiple gestations
Polyhydramnios
Prolonged oxytocin infusion before sx

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28
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What is the normal SpO2 of the newborn immediately after delivery? How long before it reaches 90%?

A

60%
10 min

29
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Which analgesic technique is a/w the highest incidence of fetal bradycardia?

A

Paracervical block (especially with bupivacaine)