UWise flash cards
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What is the utility of an intrauterine pressure catheter in arrest of stage 1 of labor?
Determining whether contractions are adequate (if not, augment with oxytocin)
What liver-related problems indicate “severe features” of pre-eclampsia?
Severe URQ/epigastric pain not due to other causes Transaminases at least 2x normal
What total amount of calcium to postmenopausal women need to maintain bone density?
1200 mg
What part of the anatomy should nitrazine blue sampling sample from?
Vaginal fluid (NOT cervix)
When is it acceptable to directly proceed to LEEP following Pap test?
HSIL in a non-pregnant patient >24. (However, colposcopy also acceptable here). (If 21-24, perform colposcopy, not LEEP).
What are the most common fetal effects of poorly controlled maternal diabetes (non-gestational?) (2)
- Neural tube defects and other CNS defects 2. Cardiovascular defects
What is the most common cause of elevated maternal serum AFP?
Under-estimation of gestational age (if not properly calculated) (Also elevated with multiple gestations, neural tube defects, and abdominal wall defects) (Decreased levels seen in Down syndrome)
What is the relative risk of peripartum infection in vaginal deliveries and C-sections?
5-10x higher in C/S
What are restrictions on use of indomethecin as a tocolytic as a result of possibility of premature ductus arteriosus closure?
Do not use after 32 weeks (use from 24-32 weeks) Do not use more than 48-72 hours
What is the recommendation for antidepressents and breastfeeding?
Can continue normal regimen while breastfeeding
What should be done if cord prolapse is associated with a reassuring fetal heart rhythm?
Elevate fetal head with a hand in the vagina (to prevent cord compression) and deliver by C-section
What fetal endocrine abnormality is associated with post-term pregnancy?
Fetal adrenal hypoplasia
What endocrine abnormality may be seen in molar pregnancy?
Hyperthyroidism (high HCG levels mimic TSH)
What vaginal infection is assocaited with thick, curdish discharge?
Vulvoavaginal candidiasis
What is pelvic congestion syndrome, and how does it present?
Chronic dilation and stasis of pelvic veins leading to vascular congestion. Presents with pelvic pain and a sensation of “fullness” or “heaviness.” The uterus may be enlarged due to ovarian and uterine vein dilation. It may vary cyclically because estrogen vasodilates and worsens the congestion. It may worsen over the day. There may also be vaginal discharge, backache, and urinary frequency.
What medication has been shown to reduce the risk of premature labor in those with a history of premature later associated with PPROM?
17 alpha-hydroxyprogesterone (given from 16-20 weeks until 36 weeks)
How is pruriturus gravidarum treated if it is refractory to antihistamines and topical emollients?
Ursodeoxycholic acid (itching due to bile salt retension) (Can consider pruriturus gravidarum to be a mild form of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy)
What old features of severe pre-eclampsia are no longer considered?
Total 24-hr urine protein >5 g Fetal growth restriction
What is suggested by mild fever and mild uterine fundal tenderness in the peripartum period?
Endometritis (seen after 2% of VD and 10-15% of C/S)
What is the treatment for a single vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN) III lesion?
Wide local excision
Other than fever, what physical exam finding can suggest intra-amniotic infection?
Uterine fundal tenderness
What tocolytic is myasthenia gravis a contraindication for?
Magnesium sulfate
How is syphilis treated in a pregnant woman with serious penicillin allergy?
Give Penicillin G, but “desensitive” by slowly building up dose over hours (There are no proven alternatives to penicillin for syphilis in pregnancy - doxycycline/tetracycline are normally second-line, but are CI in pregnancy) (I did find a paper that says ceftriaxone may work well)
What do you worry about with loss of fetal station?
Uterine rupture