Buzz Words Flashcards
SSRI we use for PMS?
Fluoxetine
MC symptom during menopause?
hot flashes
Most common pathogen causing mastitis?
Staph aureus
How do we treat mastitis?
Dicloxacillin, continue to breast feed
can also do warm compresses
I and D if there is abscess that isn’t going away after abx treatment
Fibroadenomas are MC in what population?
late teens to early 20’s
Do fibroadenomas wax and wane?
Nope
What is the most common breast disorder?
Fibrocystic Breast Disorder
Are breast cysts tender?
Typically yes
Do fibrocystic cysts? wax and wane?
yes
On a hormone level, what is happening to men who develop gynecomastia?
Increased estrogen and decreased androgen
Most common causes of PID?
N. gonorrhea and Chlamydia
“cervical motion tenderness” should make you think of what?
PID
What is Chadwick’s sign?
Cervix and vulva have a bluish color–present after 8-12 weeks
What is normal fetal heart rate?
120-160 bpm
How do we determine estimated date of delivery?
1st day of LMP + 7 days - 3 months
If we’re worried about Rh incompatibility, when do we give RhoGAM?
at 28 weeks and within 72 hours of childbirth
What is happening during a abruptio placentae?
premature separation of placenta from uterine wall
What is the biggest risk factor for abruptio placentae?
Maternal hypertension
How will a woman present with abruptio placentae?
Continuous bleeding (3rd trimester), painful uterine contractions, and a ridgid uterus
What is the most common place for an ectopic pregnancy to occur?
Fallopian tube
What is the classic triad for ectopic pregnancy?
- Unilateral pelvic/abdominal pain
- Vaginal bleeding
- Amenorrhea
Typically will present with positive cervical motion tenderness
Tell me about Beta-HCG levels during a) normal pregnancy b) ectopic pregnancy c) molar pregnancy
a) should double every 24-48 hours
b) it ain’t gunna double.
c) super high levels
When do we screen for gestational diabetes?
24-28 weeks
Do we deliver early for gestational diabetes women?
Yup, 38 weeks
What is the gold standard for diagnosing gestational diabetes?
3-hour 100g oral glucose tolerance test (GTT)
Do a 50g oral glucose challenge first, it the blood sugar is greater than 140 after one hour, proceed to the 3-hour test
What is the treatment of choice for gestational diabetes? and what is our goal for a fasting blood sugar?
Insulin!
95
What is the difference between a complete and partial molar pregnancy?
Complete–No DNA fertilized by 1 or 2 sperm
Partial–egg is fertilized by 2 sperm
What can a molar pregnancy develop into if not treated?
Choriocarcinoma
What do we see on ultrasound of a molar pregnancy?
“snow storm” or “cluster of grapes” appearance
What do we call hypertension that is after 20 weeks, has no symptoms, and no proteinuria?
Gestational
What is the definition of preeclampsia?
HTN WITH proteinuria
i’ve read some conflicting info, but it is my understanding that this can happen at any point during pregnancy and does not have to be after 20 weeks to be considered preeclampsia
What may be symptoms of preeclampsia?
Headache and visual symptoms
What does HELP syndrome stand for?
Hemolytic anemia, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets
This is bad news. Can lead to DIC. Can also lead to pulmonary hypertension.
What is the definition of chronic HTN?
HTN before 20 weeks gestation, continues for 6 weeks post-partum
What do we call an abnormal placenta implantation on or close to the cervical os?
Placenta Previa
How will placenta previa present differently from placenta abruptio? (sp)
placenta previa is painless! will not have any abdominal pain but will have sudden onset of bleeding. Fetal heart rate is normal. In abruptio the FHR typically becomes bradycardic.
Postpartum hemorrhage: how much blood is lost in a vaginal delivery compared to c-section?
Vaginal: 500 ml
C-section: 1000 ml
What is the most common cause of postpartum hemorrhage?
Uterine atony
….what is uterine atony?
when the uterus is unable to contract to stop the bleeding
How do we diagnose premature rupture of membranes?
Do a Nitrazine test.
Can also do a Fern test.
No idea what either of these tests actually are.
MC complication of premature rupture of membranes?
Infection
BPH, we have obstructive and and irritative symptoms–name a few of each
Obstructive: hesitancy and straining, postvoid dribbling, and sensation of incomplete emptying
Irritative: frequency, nocturia, and urgency
What class of medications can be a reason for your patients ED?
Beta-blockers
“bag of worms”
varicocele
Varicocele—right or left testicle?
Left
Principle symptom of urge incontinence? stress incontinence?
urge–strong desire to void, followed by loss of urine
stress–leakage of urine with increased intra-abdominal pressure–laugh, cough, or sneeze
Difference between phimosis and paraphimosis?
Phimosis: can’t get the turtle out
Paraphimosis: can’t get the turtle back in
Cryptochidism puts you at risk for?
Testicular torsion and testicular cancer
What is the Prehn sign?
relief of pain with scrotal elevation
Orchitis has a link to what disease that we commonly vaccinate for?
Mumps
This male disease is characterized by sudden onset of high fever, chills, low back pain, and perineal pain?
Prostatitis
How do we treat prostatitis?
Abx: FQ’s
NSAIDs for pain
What is the most common malignancy in young men?
Testicular cancer
How will a patient with testicular cancer present?
Painless, solid testicular swelling
How do we diagnose testicular cancer?
Orchiectomy is performed for both diagnostic and therapeutic reasons
that sucks.
Where do we want to get a sample for a Pap?
SCJ–squamocolumnar junction
What is it called when the SCJ begins to recede into the cervix?
metaplasia
Where do nabothian cysts originate from?
What about cervical polyps?
Cysts: ectocervix
Polyps: endocervix
The benefits to these forms of birth control is that they regulate menses, decrease acne, and decrease hirsutism.
Pill, patch, and ring
What effect does estrogen have on lipids?
Increase HDL, lower LDL, and increase triglycerides
In terms of BC methods, what is most effective at protecting against STI’s?
Condoms
How does the copper IUD prevent pregnancy?
Foreign body reaction and chemical changes that may be toxic to sperm and ova
How do hormonal contraceptives prevent pregnancy?
Inhibits secretion of pituitary gonadotropins via negative feedback mechanism which prevents follicular maturation and ovulation
Any persisting dermatitis or the nipple and/or areola should make you think of?
Paget’s disease
What is the lifetime risk of developing breast cancer?
1 in 8