Ectopic Pregnancy Flashcards
The implantation of a fertilized ovum outside of the uterus
Ectopic pregnancy
Sites for ectopic pregnancy
Ovary
Cervix
Peritoneal cavity
Fallopian tube
Most common site of ectopic pregnancy
Fallopian tube (ampulla)
What color is the bleeding for ectopic pregnancy
Dark red or brownish
Referred shoulder pain
Kehr’s sign
Ectopic pregnancy has a stabbing pain in the _____
RLQ or LLQ
Stabbing pain of ectopic pregnancy in RLQ or LLQ is due to
Rupture of fallopian tube
Ecchymotic blueness around the umbilicus indicating blood pooling in the peritoneum
Cullen’s sign
Complication of ectopic pregnancy
Hemorrhage
Shock
Peritonitis
A folic acid antagonist which destroys fast growing cells
Methotrexate
What drug is followed by methotrexate
Leucovorin
Used to ligate bleeding vessels and remove or repair damages tube
Laparoscopy
What should administer to prevent isoimmunization
RhOGAM
Implantation occured outside the uterine
Ectopic pregnancy
How many percentage in the fallopian tube
95%
