(SYNOPTIC) Women's Health Flashcards
Which part of the pregnancy does gynaecology refer to?
<20 weeks
Which part of the pregnancy does obstetrics refer to?
≥20 weeks
What is an ectopic pregnancy?
Fertilised egg grows outside of the uterus
Which time frame within a pregnancy does a miscarriage refer to?
Pregnancy loss <24 weeks
What is hyperemesis gravidarum?
Severe + persistent N+V in pregnancy
How is hyperemesis gravidarum treated in hospital?
1st line: Oral anti-emetics + oral fluids
2nd line: IV/PR anti-emetics + IV fluids
3rd line: Corticosteroids + parenteral nutrition
How is hyperemesis gravidarum treated in primary care?
1st line
- oral PO
- Cyclizine/ promethazine
- prochlorperazine
2nd line
- oral
- metoclopramide/ domperidone
- ondansetron
What is Xonvea?
Anti-emetic
Doxylamine + pyridoxine
Which antihypertensives can be used in treatment of pre-eclampsia during the antenatal period?
(1) Methyldopa
(2) Nifedipine
(3) Hydralazine
(4) Labetalol
Can ACEi/ ARBs be used in treatment of pre-eclampsia during the antenatal period?
No
Can methyldopa be used in treatment of pre-eclampsia during the postnatal period?
No, avoid
Can nifedipine be used in treatment of pre-eclampsia during the postnatal period?
Switch it to amlodipine
Can labetalol be used in treatment of pre-eclampsia during the postnatal period?
Switch to atenolol
Can alpha-blockers be used in treatment of pre-eclampsia during the postnatal period?
ACEi are preferential in the postnatal period
