9 BF

Question 0

Tx depression

Answer 0

SSRI Paroxetine ( avoid flucetine, citalopram, ecitalopram)
Most TCAs are okay
Caution in premature infants and resp depression

Question 1

Tx asthma

Answer 1

As normal

Question 2

Tx epilepsy

Answer 2

Avoid lamotrigine and generally aim for monotherpay

Question 3

Tx hypertension

Answer 3

Labetalol, metoprolol, nifedipine are ok

Question 4

Anemia in preg

Answer 4

First trimester < 11g/dL
2nd < 10.5
Post partum < 10

Question 5

Eclusive BF is recommended for how long

Answer 5

First six months

Question 6

Monitoring for anemia

Answer 6

FBC/Hb every 2 weeks
B12/folate after 10 days
Ferritin/RBC folate at three months