Q's I Get Wrong Flashcards
When is The Copper Coil Contraindicated?
In Suspected (or confirmed UTI) or in patients with Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
How Long after Unprotected sexual intercourse is Ella One (Ullipristal Acetate) Effective?
120 hrs (5 days)
How long after UPSI can Levonogestrel be given?
72 hrs
What is Peurperal Pyrexia?
A body temperature over 38 degrees within 2 weeks postpartum.
What is the most common cause of Peurperal Pyrexia?
Endometritis
What is the most common cause of Endometritis?
A C.Section is a Primary risk factor
What does Endometritis present with?
- fever
- Dysuria
- Dyspareunia
- Lower Abdo pain
- Malodorous Lochia
- General Malaise
What is Lochia?
Vaginal discharge that occurs after childbirth as the uterus sheds its lining
What is the Treatment for Miscarriage?
Expectant management first line unless;
- Increase risk of Bleeding
- Previous Adverse experience
- Evidence of Infection
Surgical management is indicated then to evacuate the pregnancy ASAP - Avoid progression to Septic Shock
When should a Baby have their First Hep B Vaccine when born to a mother who is Hep B surface antigen positive?
- Should receive first dose of their Hep B Vaccine Soon after Birth.
- They should also receive 0.5ml of Hep B Immunoglobulin within 12 hours of birth.
(the baby then gets second and third dose vaccine at 1-2 mnths and 6 mnths)
How is PMS Managed?
Mild Symptoms: Lifestyle management
Moderate symptoms: COCP
Severe Symptoms: SSRI
SSRI can be taken continuously or just during Luteal phase.
How should a baby who loses >10% of their bodyweight in the first week of life be managed?
Referral to the midwife led Breastfeeding Clinic may be Appropriate if all else is normal.
When do Postpartum women require contraception?
21 days after giving birth
What is the most common cause of Post menopausal Bleeding?
Vaginal Atrophy.
What Crown-Rump Length with no Cardiac Activity is diagnostic of a miscarriage?
> 7mm w no cardiac activity.
