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What are the three timeframes that impact the likelihood of teratogenic effect

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  1. Pre-embryonic period (0-14 days)
  2. Embryonic period (14-56 days)
  3. Fetal period (57 days to delivery)
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What is impact of teratogen exposure during pre-embryonic period

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exposure usually all or none effect; either dies or is damaged and then regenerates completely (sub-lethal exposure)

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What is impact of teratogen exposure during embryonic period

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organogenesis takes place, embryo must susceptible to teratogens; major structural changes or damage can occur

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What is impact of teratogen exposure during fetal period

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histogenesis and functional maturation, minor structural changes can occur but most anomalies are more likely to involve growth and functional aspects such as development of the brain and reproductive organs

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Do most meds cross the placenta?

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yes

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List the 11 teratogenic drugs we need to know AND their FDA class

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  • ACE Inhibitors and ARBS: D
  • Methimazole: D
  • Atenolol: D
  • Carbamezepine: D
  • Methotrexate: X
  • Paroxetine: D
  • Phenytoin: D
  • Systemic retinoids: X
  • Tetracycline: D
  • Valproic Acid: D
  • Warfarin: X
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Why is iron important during pregnancy

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Required to expand maternal red cell mass and for the fetus and placenta

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What two pregnancy related supplements are based on the elemental content?

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iron

calcium

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Which form of iron supplement is most common, why?

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  • ferrous sulfate (20% elemental iron)

- least expensive and MC used form of iron

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What is supplementation recommendation for

  • a non anemic woman?
  • a woman with iron deficient anemia or risk of iron deficiency
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  • 15-30 mg/day

- 60-120 mg/day

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RF for iron deficiency during pregnancy

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  • multiple gestation
  • closely spaced pregnancies
  • diet low in red meat and ascorbic acid
  • chronic aspirin/NSAID use
  • donate blood > 3/year
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Why is folic acid important during pregnancy?

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plays role in neural tube closure (by 6 weeks gestation)

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Folic acid recommendations

  • normal pregnancy
  • high risk
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  • 0.4 mg/day

- 4 mg/day (starting 1 month prior to conception and at least 3 months into pregnancy)

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How to supplement 4 mg of folic acid

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  • Can’t just take extra prenatal pills, will risk toxicity of other vitamins.
  • Must use a folic acid supplement
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Calcium recommended supplementation during pregnancy

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  • ≥19 yo: 1,000 mg/D

* <19 yo: 1,300 mg/D

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What is most commonly type of calcium supplement used

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calcium carbonate - higher amt of elemental calcium

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Treatment of mild n/v during pregnancy

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  • Reassurance, lifestyle changes or medication. Want to avoid dehydration, hypokalemia, metabolic alkalosis
  • Frequent small meals, avoid strong smells. Bland fods higher in carbs and lower in fats usually better tolerated (French baguette and white potatoes!!)
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First line therapies for n/v in pregnancy if lifestyle isn’t working

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  • Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
  • Add doxylamine if not well controlled on pyridoxine alone
  • Combo product: Diclegis: pyridoxine/doxylamine delayed release. Scheduled doses, not PRN
  • Ginger (helps with nausea, not vomiting)
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Second line therapies for n/v in pregnancy

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  • DC pyridoxine and doxylamine
  • Start antihistamines (H1 antagonists)
    • Meclizine (also for vertigo)
    • Dimenhydrinate or diphenhydramine (drowsiness)
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Third line therapies for n/v in pregnancy

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  • Dopamine receptor antagonist if antihistamines are inadequate
    • Phenothiazine: Prochlorperazine
    • Benzamide: Metoclopramide (Reglan)
  • ADR: sedation
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Fourth line therapies for n/v in pregnancy

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  • 5-HT3 serotonin receptor antagonists
    • Ondansetron (Zofran)
    • Small risk of congenital anomalies – use with caution.
    • Can cause QT prolongation, esp with arrhythmia RF
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Hyperemesis gravidarum

- risk

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Dehydration and malnutrition

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Hyperemesis gravidarum

- tx

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  • hospitalization
  • IV fluid
  • electrolytes
  • antiemetics
  • sedation
  • parenteral nutrition support
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First line treatment for constipation in pregnancy

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Nonpharm:

  • increase exercise
  • fluids
  • fiber (cereals, fruits, vegetables, beans, wheat bran)
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Second line treatment for constipation in pregnancy
laxatives
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List the laxatives used in pregnancy in order of preference
1. Bulk-producing 2. Osmotic 3. Stimulant *most not absorbed out of gut so considered safe with ST use
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Bulk-producing laxatives used in pregnancy
- Psyllium, calcium polycarbophil, methylcellulose - Dilute in water and take before meal or at bedtime - Increase fecal water content/volume, decrease colonic transit time, improve stool consistency
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Osmotic laxatives
- only use short term or occasionally - Polyethylene glycol (Miralax) is best option for chronic constipation - Lactulose or sorbitol other options
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Stimulant laxatives
- Use if fail to respond to bulk or osmotic laxatives - MoA: affects fluid changes in large intestine and/or GI motility, can result in diarrhea → dehydration and electrolyte disturbances - 2-3 X week is safe and effective for most patients
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List the three stimulant laxatives used in pregnancy
- senna (best option) - bisacodyl - cascara
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List 4 laxatives to avoid in pregnancy
- Castor oil - Saline osmotic laxatives (magnesium and phosphosoda) - Mineral oil - Aloe
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use of stool softeners in pregnancy
- questionable efficacy, marginal value | - low risk
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GERD in pregnancy - tx of mild sx
• Lifestyle changes and diet modifications - Elevate head of bed 6” - Avoid eating late at night/close to bedtime - Avoid salicylates, caffeine, alcohol (duh!), nicotine, and foods that cause reflux
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GERD - first line threapy
Antacids * calcium containing are best option * don't take with iron, need normal gastric pH to absorb iron
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What antacids should be avoided during pregnancy
- magnesium containing antacids late in pregnancy d/t tocolytic properties - magnesium trisilicate - sodium bicarbonate (Na+ overload, alkalosis and fluid overload)
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What is alternative to antacids for GERD in pregnancy
sucralfate - binds to erosions, stays local
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What is next step if antacids/sucralfate dont' control GERD
use systemic meds. Avoid during 1st trimester if possible
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List the systemic meds used to treat GERD in pregnancy in order of preference
1. H2-receptor antagonists 2. Promotility drugs 3. PPI
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What H2-receptor antagonists are used to great GERD in pregnancy
- Ranitidine first (documented safety - Famotidine (limited data but appears safe)
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What H2-receptor antagonists should be avoided in the tx of GERD in pregnancy
nizatidine (axid)
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What promotility drug should be used to treat GERD in pregnancy
Metoclopramide - increases lower esophageal sphincter tone
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What PPIs can be used in pregnancy
* * Limited data on safety in pregnancy * * Avoid during first trimester - Lansoprazole and pantoprazole Class B - Omeprazole class C
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What are 4 conservative treatment of hemorrhoids in pregnancy
* Fiber supplements * Fluids * High fiber diet * Switch iron supplements to slow release formulation
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What ingredients are skin protectants used in meds to treat hemorrhoids
- aluminum hydroxide - cocoa butter - glycerine - kaolin - lanolin - mineral oil - petrolatum - zinc oxide - calamine
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What ingredients are topical anesthetics used in meds to treat hemorrhoids
-caines and pramoxine
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What ingredient is an astringent used in meds to treat hemorrhoids
witch hazel
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What ingredient is an anti-inflammatory used in meds to treat hemorrhoids
hydrocortisone
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What products should be avoided to treat hemorrhoids in pregnancy
products containing local vasoconstrictors (epinephrine or phenylephrine)
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What is the role of methyldopa in the treatment of HTN in pregnancy
* Widely used for many years but rarely used anymore | * Con: slow onset of action, most women don’t reach bp goals
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What is the best beta blocker to use to treat HTN in pregnancy
Labetalol • Both alpha and beta adrenergic blocker • May preserve uteroplacental blood flow better than traditional BB • Faster onset than methyldopa • Generally safe in pregnancy, associated with hepatotoxicity • Avoid other BB due to adverse effects on fetus
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What is the CCB recommended for use to treat HTN in pregnancy
Nifedipine | - use the sustained release, not the regular release
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What four classes of drugs should NOT be used to treat HTN in pregnancy
- ACE inhibitors - ARBs - direct renin inhibitors - mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists
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What is the goal of glucocorticoid use in pregnancy? What two meds are used?
- Reduce the incidence and severity of respiratory distress syndrome in the infant - Betamethasone and dexamethasone
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What are two antihypertensive drugs of choice for the acute treatment of severe hypertension
* IV Hydralazine (drug of choice) | * IV Labetalol
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What is magnesium sulfate used for in pregnancy?
- prevention and treatment of eclamptic seizures (also as a tocolytic)
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Loading and maintenance dose of mag sulfate
* Loading dose: 4-6 g IV | * Maintenance dose: continuous infusion 2 g/hour (via controlled pump to avoid accidental OD)
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What are three monitoring parameters for toxicity of mag sulfate, at what drug level will toxicity occur
• Deep tendon reflex (first sign usually) - 8-12 mg/dL • Respiratory rate (arrest is risk) - >13 mg/dL • Urine output
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What organ function is necessary for the use of magnesium sulfate
renal function
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What is used to reverse magnesium sulfate toxicity?
calcium gluconate | - Can reverse hypocalemia and hypocalcemic tetany d/t elevated magnesium levels
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First line therapy for GDM
diet and lifestyle (move)
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Glycemic goals for GDM
* <140 mg/dL 1 hour post-prandial | * <120 mg/dL 2 hours post-prandial
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What is the preferred drug to treat GDM
insulin
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How to start insulin therapy for GDM
• Start with postprandial rapid or fast acting - Humalog and Novolog have been investigated in pregnancy - Regular is ok too - Analogs preferred over regular
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What to do if fast/rapid acting insulin not sufficient to control postprandial glycemia
add basal - Levemir or NPH - NOT Lantus
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What two oral meds to use to treat GDM, what is downside to oral meds in general?
• Glyburide – sulfonyurea (Higher rates of maternal and neonate hypoglycemia) • Metformin (Less macrosomia and lower gestational weight gain vs. glyburide) * In general, might not be powerful enough to control glycemia
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What two situations do not create Rh factor related risk
- Mom is Rh+ | - Mom and Dad are both Rh-
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When to administer RhoGAM
* Mom is Rh- and baby is Rh+ * Any antepartum fetal-maternal hemorrhage * Actual/threatened pregnancy loss at any stage of gestation * Ectopic pregnancy *goal - prevent Rh immunization
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List the 3 agents used to ripen the cervix and when to terminate use prior to starting oxytocin
Prostaglandins E2 • Prepidil Gel: (delay oxytocin min 6-12 hours after last dose of Prepidil) • Cervidil Vaginal insert (remove 30-60 min prior to oxytocin) Prostaglandins E1 • Misoprostil (delay oxytocin min 4 hours after admin of misoprostil)
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Why treat asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnancy?
- 30-40% will develop symptomatic UTI and pyelonephritis | - Risk if untreated: preterm birth, low birth weight, perinatal mortality
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7 Treatment options for UTI in pregnancy. Note times to avoid if applicable
* Amoxicillin/clavulanate * Cephalexin * Cefpodoxime * Amoxicillin – resistance may limit use * TMP/SMX – avoid 1st trimester and at term * Nitrofurantoin: don’t use if suspect pyelonephritis, avoid at term * Fosfomycin: don’t use if suspect pyelonephritis
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Treatment of pyelonephritis in pregnant women
* Parenteral, broad spectrum beta-lactams (ceftriaxone, cefepime, aztreonam) * Can use low dose suppressive therapy for remainder of therapy to prevent recurrence: nitrofurantoin or cephalexin

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