Ante-partum Flashcards
Preeclampsia
Sx
5
H/A Blurred/altered vision Epigastric pain Edema Protienuria Hyperreflexia
FBS
1, 2, and 3 hour glucose levels
FBS < 140
1 hour- <145
Eclampsia
2
Worsening of preeclampsia signs
Siezure
Mag Sulf
Antidote
Calcium Gluconate
Mag Sulf
Action
Prevents Seizures by interrupting neurotransmitters
MgSf
Interactions
2
may potentiate
Ca+ channel blockers
Neuromuscular blocking agents
MgSf
Adverse reactions
Decreased CNS
muscle weakness
Drowsiness
Tocolytics
2
Terbutaline
Nifedipine
Terbutaline
Nursing interventions
Monitor mom and baby vitals
Monitor for pulmonary edema
Monitor for hotly emit
Terbutaline
SE
4
Tachycardia
Palpitations
Anxiety
HA
Terbutaline
Action
Relaxes smooth muscle
That is why it is a bronchodilator…
HELLP syndrome
Hemolysis
Elevated Liver enzymes
Low Platelets
Drugs to treat HIV can mimic these results
HELLP syndrome identifies what disorder?
Preeclampsia
Abruptio Placentae
S/SX
Abdominal pain Vaginal bleeding (but it may be concealed) Abdominal tenderness
Placenta Previa
S/Sx
Painless bright red bleeding