Final Exam Review (maternal health Flashcards
Maternal Health (64 cards)
Pills: Education, contrindication, signs and symptoms of adverse reactions
Education: Take at the same time daily; effectiveness reduced by missed doses or certain antibiotics.Contraindication: Smokers over 35, history of thromboembolic disorders, liver disease.Adverse Reactions: Nausea, weight gain, mood changes, blood clots (e.g., leg pain, chest pain).
Patch: Education, contrindication, signs and symptoms of adverse reactions
Education: Apply to clean, dry skin on the abdomen, buttock, or arm; change weekly for three weeks, then one patch-free week.Contraindication: Same as pills; skin disorders at the application site.Adverse Reactions: Skin irritation, breast tenderness, headache, thromboembolism.
Injection: Education, contrindication, signs and symptoms of adverse reactions
Education: Administer every 12 weeks; maintain calcium intake due to risk of bone density loss.Contraindication: Liver disease, undiagnosed vaginal bleeding.Adverse Reactions: Weight gain, delayed return to fertility, menstrual irregularities.
Implant: Education, contrindication, signs and symptoms of adverse reactions
Education: Effective for up to three years; inserted in the upper arm.
Contraindication: Liver tumors, thromboembolic disorders.
Adverse Reactions: Irregular bleeding, mood changes, headache
Condoms: Education, contrindication, signs and symptoms of adverse reactions
Education: Use new condom for each act of intercourse; avoid oil-based lubricants with latex.
Contraindication: Latex allergy (use polyurethane).
Adverse Reactions: Rare; irritation or allergic reaction.
Diaphrams: Education, contrindication, signs and symptoms of adverse reactions
Education: Insert prior to intercourse; leave in place for 6-8 hours after. Use with spermicide.
Contraindication: History of toxic shock syndrome (TSS).
Adverse Reactions: Irritation, risk of TSS if left too long.
Natural Family Planning: Education, contrindication, signs and symptoms of adverse reactions
Education: Requires monitoring basal body temperature, cervical mucus, and calendar tracking.
Contraindication: Irregular menstrual cycles.
Adverse Reactions: None, but high failure rate if not used correctly.
IUD: Education, contrindication, signs and symptoms of adverse reactions
Education: Long-term contraception; check strings monthly to ensure placement.
Contraindication: Uterine abnormalities, PID, active STI.
Adverse Reactions: Cramping, spotting, risk of uterine perforation.
What roles do FSH, LH, Estrogen, Progesterone play in the Menstrual Cycle:
FSH: Stimulates follicle growth.
LH: Surge triggers ovulation.
Estrogen: Thickens the endometrial lining.
Progesterone: Maintains the lining for implantation.
What are the Signs of Ovulation
Cervical mucus becomes clear and stretchy.
Slight rise in basal body temperature.
Ovulation pain (Mittelschmerz).
What are the emotional aspects of infertility
Stress, depression, Guilt, relationship strain
What major organ systems develop and when in utero
What are the critical periods of devolopment for baby while in utero
What does GTPAL mean and example of it
G5T3P1A1L4
Gravida: Total pregnancies.
Term: Full-term births.
Preterm: Births before 37 weeks.
Abortions: Losses before viability.
Living: Current living children.
what is the first step of fertility testing and why
Male testing (e.g., semen analysis) is typically less invasive and easier than female testing.
How can the use of illicet drugs impact pregancy (Heroin)
Preterm labor, fetal growth restriction, neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS).
What is a Biophysical Profile?
Ultrasound assessment of Fetal well- being
What are the components of BPP
Fetal breathing, movememnt, tone, amniotic fluid, and Nonstress test
What is an Amniocentesis
Extraction of amniotic fluid for genetic testing.
Nursing Considerations for Amniocentesis
Monitor for infection, leakage, and contractions.
Presumptive signs of Pregancy
Missed period, nausea, fatigue.
Proable signs of Pregancy
Positive pregnancy test, Hegar’s sign
Positive signs of Pregancy
Fetal heartbeat, ultrasound confirmation.
Using Nagele’s Rule what is the estimated delivery date (EDD) for a women who’s LMP was Oct. 14, 2024
LMP + 7 days - 3 months + 1 year.
Oct. 14 (+7days) - 3 Months= July 21st 2025
