Week 6 practice questions Flashcards
(47 cards)
Which of the following increase during pregnancy? Select all that apply
a) Heart rate
b) Blood pressure
c) SVR
d) Cardiac output
a) Heart rate
d) Cardiac output
Aortocaval compression/IVC compression becomes a concern when?
a) >25 wks gestation; prone position
b) >20 wks gestation; prone position
c) >20 wks gestation; supine position
d) >25 wks gestation; supine position
c) >20 wks gestation; supine position
Why were pregnancy pillows created? Choose the best answer.
a) Growing uterus compressing on IVC and/or aorta can threaten perfusion to the body only
b) Growing uterus compressing on IVC and/or aorta can threaten perfusion to the placenta only
c) Growing uterus compressing on IVC and/or aorta can threaten perfusion to the fetus only
d) Growing uterus compressing on IVC and/or aorta can threaten perfusion to the body and/or placenta
d) Growing uterus compressing on IVC and/or aorta can threaten perfusion to the body and/or placenta
What hormone is responsible for striae/ “stretch marks”?
a) Corticotropin releasing hormone (CRH)
b) Cortisol
c) Insulin
d) PRL (prolactin)
b) Cortisol
The only FDA approved med for N/V in pregnancy is what?
a) Diclegis
b) Zofran
c) Phenergan
d) Reglan
Which hormone is most responsible for constipation in pregnancy?
a) Estrogen
b) Progesterone
c) Relaxin
d) PRL
b) Progesterone
(vasodilator)
Which of the following hormones were mentioned in the powerpoint to be involved in breast enlargement? Select all that apply
PRL
Progesterone
Oxytocin
Estrogen
FSH
LH
PRL + Oxytocin
When does the blastocyst form after fertilization?
Days 1-2
Days 2-3
Days 3-4
Days 4-5
Days 5-6
Days 4-5
What does the extraembryonic mesoderm become?
a) Placenta
b) Yolk sac
c) Neonate
d) Amniotic fluid
e) Chorionic blood vessels
e) Chorionic blood vessels
Which allows oxygen-rich blood to bypass pulmonary circulation in the fetus?
a) Ductus arteriosus
b) Foramen ovale
c) Both of the above
a) Ductus arteriosus
Where does blood enter immediately after it goes through the foramen ovale?
Left atrium
Your patient gave birth to her 5 year old daughter at 37 weeks. She lost her second daughter at 18 weeks. She gave birth to her 1 year old twin boys at 28 weeks. She recently lost her third daughter at 21 weeks. What are her G&P and TPAL?
G4P3A1 & T1P2A1L3
Your patient lost a pregnancy at 20 weeks. She then lost another at 19 weeks. She has a 2 year old son who was delivered at 35 weeks. She had an ectopic pregnancy and subsequent abortion at 10 weeks. What is her GTPAL?
G4P0221
Up to which week can a healthy pregnancy have f/u appointments every 2 weeks?
36
Most airlines say flying is safe up until ________ weeks.
36
Routine oral glucose tolerance testing usually occurs between what weeks?
a) 18-22
b) 22-26
c) 24-28
d) 30-34
c) 24-28
Which of the following vitamins may help with mild morning sickness?
a) Vitamin B3
b) Vitamin B6
c) Vitamin B12
d) Vitamin D
e) Vitamin C
b) Vitamin B6
What does the Amnisure test look for?
a) Spontaneous rupture of the membranes
b) Bacterial vaginosis in pregnancy
c) Excessive vaginal discharge
d) Hemorrhoids in pregnancy
a) Spontaneous rupture of the membranes
Today is May 11th, 2025. A patient had her last menses on April 1st, 2025. Using Naegele’s Rule to date her pregnancy, what is her due date?
January 8th, 2026.
Heart and heart rate (110-125 bpm) can be detected on TVUS at what week?
Week 7
Which of the following are NOT mentioned as teratogenic infections? Select 2
a) Toxoplasmosis
b) Syphilis
c) Varicella-Zoster
d) Pertussis
e) Parvovirus B19
f) Rubella
g) CMV
h) HPV
i) Herpes
d) Pertussis
h) HPV
Short or absent limbs is the primary characteristic of which teratogen?
Thalidomide
What 2 epilepsy medications are mentioned to be safe in pregnancy?
Lamictal + Levetiracetam
Which of the following is the second-line treatment for diabetes in pregnancy?
a) Insulin
b) Metformin
c) Glyburide
d) Metoprolol
e) Griseofulvin
b) Metformin
(Glyburide is also commonly used but is not called second-line)
