Ectopic Pregnancy Flashcards
1
Q
What is one of the most common causes of maternal death during first trimester of pregnancy?
A
Undiagnosed or undetected ectopic pregnancy
2
Q
Patient presents with vaginal pain, positive hCG and abdominal pain, what condition are you concerned about?
A
Ectopic pregnancy
3
Q
2/3 of patients with ectopic pregnancy report hx of?
A
Abnormal menstruation
May have been infertile
4
Q
What labs should be done for patients with ectopic pregnancy?
A
hCG: Positive, but lower than expected
CBC
5
Q
What imaging should be done for ectopic pregnancy?
A
Transvaginal US
6
Q
Who should ectopic pregnancies be referred out to?
A
OB
7
Q
What surgical intervention should be done for ectopic pregnancy?
A
Laparoscopy
8
Q
What medication can be used on early, stable ectopic pregnancy?
A
Methotrexate 50mg IM
