3/31/13 c Flashcards
What hormone produced during pregnancy inhibits uterine contractions?
progesterone
What pregnancy hormone induces the production of prolactin by the pituitary?
estrogen
What hormone promotes implantation and maintains the endometrium?
progesterone
What is the minimum amt of proteinuria per 24 hrs for mild pre-eclampsia?
300 mg
What is the min. amt of proteinuria for severe pre-eclampsia?
3g/day
What is the min. BP for mild pre-eclampsia?
140/90
What is the min. BP for severe pre-eclampsia?
160/110
Pre-eclampsia can only be Dxed after ___ wks.
20
What is the first-line drug for Tx of htn in preg?
methyldopa
What intervention is the most significant in reducing vertical HIV transmission?
zduvodine for mother during preg and baby during first 6 wks of life
What could cause acneiform monomorphous pink papules w/o comedones all over the body in a pt. w/ an SLE flare-up?
steroid acne
Which selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) is used to fight osteoporosis?
raloxifene
What is the most significant side effe3ct of raloxifene?
DVT
Raloxifene decreases the risk of _______ cancer.
breast
Tamoxifen increases the risk of _______ cancer.
endometrial