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Block 5: Pregnancy Flashcards

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What are examples of teratogens?

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  1. Alcohol
  2. Anticonvulsants
  3. Isotretinoin
  4. Quinolone
  5. Tetracyclines
  6. Androgens (estrodiol, progesterone, testosterone, raloxifene)
  7. Misoprotol
  8. Methotrexate
  9. Valproic acid/divalproex
  10. Paroxetine
  11. Lithium
  12. ACE/ARB
  13. Warfarin
  14. Dihydroergotamine, ergotamine
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What is teratogen?

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Drug that can cause structural or functional abnormalities in the fetus or child after birth?

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Counseling for conception?

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  1. Lifestyle mod
  2. Ideal weight
  3. Controlled existing medical conditions (Epilepsy, HTN)
  4. Currnet meds (terogenic)
  5. Immunization (Rubella before pregnancy, Flui, TDap)
  6. Vitamin and mineral supplementation (Folic acid 400mcg -> 800mcg, Vit D 600IU, Calcium 1000mg)
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What is the purpose for folic supplements? Dose?

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Avoid NTD (anecephaly, spina bifida)

Dose: 0.4-0.8 mg/conception 1-3 months prior and 1st trimester

Previous pregnancy resulting to NTD -> 4mg QD

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Can we give live vaccines to pregnant women?

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No: Live flu, MMR, Varicella, Zoster

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What vaccines should be given to prengants?

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Inactive flu, COVID, TDap (27-36 weeks)

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What are the physiological change from pregnancy?

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  1. ↑ CO
  2. ↑Renal perfusion and function
  3. ↑ Liver metabolism
  4. ↓ GI motility
  5. ↑ Weight gain
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Due to the physiological changes, what types of nutrients is required?

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Calories: +300/day
Protein: +10g/day
Calcium: 1200mg/day
Folic acid: 400 mcg/day
Iron: +30 mg/day from 2nd trimester on

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PK/PD changes from pregancy?

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  1. SHorter t1/2 renally eliminated drugs
  2. Larger Vd
  3. ↓ rate or extent of absorption with PO
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Properties that influence drugs passing the placenta?

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  1. <500Da readily cross, 600-1000 is slower
  2. Lipid soluble
  3. PPB, maternal albumin decrease and fetal albumin increases
  4. Fetal pH is slightly more acidic than maternal, weak bases cross placenta quicker
  5. Unionized state
  6. Thin placenta
  7. Increased uterine blood flow
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What are the consequences of teratogens?

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  1. Structural abnormalities
  2. Embryo-fetal/infant mortality
  3. Functional impairment
  4. Alterations to growth
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What are factors that should be considered when initiating med during pregnancy?

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  1. RB ratio
  2. Is drug necessary
  3. Most effective agent with least risk
  4. Lowest effective dose for short duration
  5. Health of mother without drug
  6. Stage of pregnancy
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How should we evalute drug saftey?

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TIming of exposure:
1. Conception to 14 days: all or nothing
2. 2-8 weeks: greatest risk is organogenesis, drastic structural malformations
3. 2-3rd trimester: less risky, effects on growth, neurological developments, mental developments, reproduction

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What is the new labeling of FDA pregnancy categories?

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8.1: Pregnancy, Labor, and Delivery (Pregnancy registry, risk summary, clincial considerations, data)
8.2: Lactation and nursing mothers (Risk summary, clinical considerations, data)
8.3: Female and males of reproductive potential (pregnancy testing, contraception, infertility)

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First line for morning sickness?

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Doxylamine succinate 10 mg
Pyridoxine HCl 10 mg
Meclizine, Dimenhydrinate, Diphenhydramine, Metoclopramide
Ondensetron if uncontrolled

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First line for heartburn/GERD?

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Calcium carbonate (Tums)
2nd line: Ranitidine (Zantac), Omeprazole

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Treatment for constipation?

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Stool softners, docusate
Bulk laxatives: Pysyllium, methylcellulose
2nd line: osmotic laxatives

CI: enemas, stimulants, castor oil, mineral oil

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Tx for HA/pain?

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First line: Tynelol
Second line: NSAIDs, Sumatriptan, Propranolol, opioids (rarely)
CI: NSAID/aspirin during 3rd trimester (premature closure of the ductus arteriosus)

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Tx for VTE?

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First line: Compression stockings, LMWH (enoxaparin)
Second line: UF heparin

Prophylaxis and therapeutic with LMWH or UFH should be DC 12-24 hr before C-section or delivery

CI: warfarin

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Tx of epilepsy?

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First line: lamotrigine
Take 4 mg of folic acid QD and Calcium/Vit D

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Tx for UTI?

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Cephalexin or ampicillin
CI: Bactrim (sulfa increases kernicterus, trimethoprim increases CV malformation and folate antagonism)

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What are the teratogenic antibiotics?

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  1. Quinolones: cartilage toxicity and arthropathies
  2. Tetracyclines: affect the calcification (hardening) of the bone and teeth
  3. SMX/TMP
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Tx for morning sickness

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Ginger, eating small meals
First line: Doxylamine, pyridoxine

Meclizine , Dimenhydrinate , Diphenhydramine, Metoclopramide

Ondansetron: last resort

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Tx for heartburn?

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First line: Calcium carbonate
Second liune: Ranitidine, omeprazole

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Tx of constipation?
increase fluids, high fiber food and exercise **First line:** Stool softeners e.g. docusate after non pharm * Bulk laxatives: Not absorbed e.g. psyllium, methylcellulose **Second:** Osmotic laxative CI: enemas, stimulants, castor and mineral oil
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Tx for headaches?
**First line:** APAP **Second:** Sumatriptan, propranolol **CI:** NSAIDS/ASA for 3rd trimester
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Tx for VTE?
**First line:** Compression stockings, LMWH **Second:** UFH Prophylaxis with LMWH or UFH should be discontinued 12–24 hours before cesarean section or vaginal delivery. Therapeutic doses should be discontinued 24–36 hours before cesarean section or vaginal delivery CI: warfarin
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Tx for epilepsy?
**First line:** Lamotrigine Take 4 mg of folic acid daily + calcium/vitD Vitamin K 10 mg qd should be given the last month of gestation
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Tx of UTI?
**Tx:** cephalexin or ampicillin **CI:** Bactrim (TMP: folate antagonist)
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Antibiotics that or CI with pregnancy?
Quinolones- cartilage toxicity and arthropathies  Tetracyclines- affect the calcification (hardening) of the bones and teeth SMX/TMP
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Types of gestation HTN?
Chronic hypertension Gestational Preeclampsia Preeclampsia superimposed on chronic hypertension
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Tx for chronic HTN?
Labetalol, methyldopa, nifedipine IV: Hydralazine, labetalol  Goal: <160/110 HCTZ/diuretics—decreased placental perfusion (2nd line)
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Tx for preeclampsia?
Delivery Parenteral magnesium sulfate to prevent seizures Labetalol, methyldopa, nifedipine are first-line therapies: IV hydralazine
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Complications of gestational diabetes?
**Maternal:** Retinopathy, nephropathy, keto-acidosis, pregnancy-induced hypertension **Fetus:** Congenital anomalies, hypoglycemia, spontaneous abortions, sudden death in-utero for the fetus, fetal macrosomia
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Blood glucose targets in pregnant diabetic?
A1C  6.0–6.5%.  Fasting ≤ 95mg/dL 1 hr post meal ≤ 140mg/dL 2 hr post meal ≤ 120mg/dL
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Tx for diabetes?
1st Line therapy non pharm:  Lifestyle modifications-Diet and exercise  1st Line Treatment: insulin 2nd line: SU (Glyburide), metformin (not really)
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What are you labor sx?
1. Nesting/Burst of energy 2. Lightening 3. Braxton-hicks contractions 4. Effacement/dilation 5. Rupturing of membranes 6. ‘bloody show’
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Drug abuse Tx?
Methadone has been the gold standard for OUD in pregnancy. Buprenorphine is also recommended 
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What is preterm labor?
Uterine contraction before 37 weeks Bed rest, hydration, sedation
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Prophylaxis for patients with a history of preterm labor
For patients with a history of preterm labor 16–36 week: Makena (Hydroxyprogesterone caproate) IM
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Are tocolytics commonly used?
There are currently no FDA approved drugs for tocolysis available
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Examples of tocolytics?
1. Terbutaline 2. Magnesium sulfate 3. NSAIDs 4. Indomethacin 5. CCB
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How is labor induced?
1. Stripping of membrane 2. Rupturing of membrane 3. Ripening the cervix 4. Medications
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What are oxytocic drugs?
Induce contraction
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What is the drug of choice to induce labor? | ADR
Oxytocin **ADR:** uterine rupture
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Oxytonic drug examples?
1. Oxytocin 2. Misoprostol (Cytotec): cervical ripening 3. Dinoprostone (Cervidil, Prepidil)
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What drug is given postpartum or postabortion to decrease bleeding, but not to induce labor?
Ergot alkaloids-Ergonovine and Methylergonovine
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What are the labor analgesia?
Meperidine, morphine, fentanyl, epidural
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What are the stages of labor?
1. Early labor, active labor, transition 2. Birth 3. Delivery of placenta
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Tx for post partum depression
**Non-drug therapy:** Emotional support Psychotherapy Patient education **Pharmacotherapy:** SSRI’s TCAs
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Breast feeding? | Advantages, Disadvantages
**Advantages:** 1. Boost baby's immunity 2. Decrease infection incidence 3. Aids digestion 4. Maternal advantages 5. Time/cost **Disadvantages:** Time
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Drugs enter human milk if they are?
1. Lipid soluable 2. high concentration in the mother’s plasma 3. Low in molecular weight (<200) 4. Low in protein binding 5. Ion trapping-pH of milk is slightly acidic compared to plasma, weak bases will concentrate in the milk
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Patient counseling with lactation?
1. Take oral medications immediately after nursing or just before the infant’s longest sleep period 2. Single ingredient products at the lowest dose possible 3. Advise against extra strength, maximum strength, and long-acting 4. “Pump and Dump” milk 5. inform their child’s pediatrician about all of the medications they are taking, including herbal products
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Tx for mastitis?
**Non-pharmacological Therapy:** Massage Heat/Cold application Keep breast-feeding ** Pharmacological Therapy:** Pencillinase-resistant penicillins (Cloxacillin, Dicloxacillin, Oxacillin) Cephalosporins (Cephalexin)

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