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EM OBGYN Flashcards

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1
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what defines abnormal uterine bleeding?

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anything different per the patient

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What is PALM COEIN

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PALM: structural
- Polyps, adenoyosis, leiomyoma (fibroids), Malignancy
COEIN: non-structural
- Coagulopathy, ovulatory dysfunction, endometrial, iatrogenic, not otherwise classified

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what is the treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding

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will depend on severity
estrogen OCP 3 pills x 2 days or until bleeding stopped and then 2 x 3d - do not stop for next menstrual cycle
if IUD goes through uterus

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What is the treatment of massive hemorrhage

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may require massive transfusion
consider hormone supplementation
consider TXA
consider uterine tamponade
consult surgery
obtain US

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what is the most common cause of PID

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GC and chlamydia

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what is PID

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ascending vaginal/uterine infection

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what is the presentation of PID

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bilat lower abdominal pain, discharge, fever, chills, malaise, cervical motion tenderness, adnexal tenderness

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what is the treatment of PID

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abx for STI
admit if PG, Toxic or complicated (abscess, ectroic, fitz-hugh-curtis)

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what is an inflammatory mass of the fallopian tube and ovary

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tubo-ovarian abscess

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what is the treatment of tubo-ovarian abscess

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if < 7cm abx (cefotetan 2g IV BID + doxy 100mg PO BID)
if larger needs surgery

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what is a bartholin cyst

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bartholin duct that is blocked - leading to fluid accumlation

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what is the treatment of bartholin cyst

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drainage with word cath - stays in for 6-8 weeks

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what is rotation of the ovary on the ligamentous supports

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ovarian torsion
- impedes blood flow and causes necrosis

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what is the presentation of ovarian torsion

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severe painw ith peritonitis
N/V
fever
vaginal bleeding

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15
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what is the treatment of ovarian torsion

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pain management and Zofran PRN
needs to go to the OR immediately

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what is an inflammatory reaction of the vulva and vagina

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vulvovaginitis

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what is most common cause of vulvovaginitis

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candidiasis
bacterial vaginosis
trichomoniasis

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what is the presentation of breast abscess

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breast pain
swelling
erythema
fever
malaise

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what is the most common causative agent for breast abscess

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infection arises in milk
m/c S. aureus and E.coli

20
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what is the treatment of mastitis

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breast feed
NSAIDs
Warm compress
abx if > 12-24 hours (cephalexin, augmentin or clinda)

21
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what is the treatment of breast abscess

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US to confirm
needs drainage
lido with epi
may try aspiration depending on size
larger: I&D, consult with surgery

22
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what is the leading cause of death in women in first trimester of pregnancy

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ectopic pregnancy

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24
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what is the presentation of ectopic pregnancy

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POOP typically 6-8 weeks after LMP
Pain typically along one of the lower quadrants
vaginal bleeding
may be in shock
syncope

25
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how are ectopic pregnancies diagnosed

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Qualitative hCG
Quantitative hCG
transvaginal US
type and screen
direct visualization

26
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what is given with a Rh- mom

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give rhogam

27
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what is the treatment of spontaneous abortion

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if stable - misoprostol +/- Mifepristone
if heavy bleeding, later term, infectious - surgical options such as vacuum or curettage (D&C)

28
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what is septic abortion

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infectious agent is able to enter endometrium and/or myometrium
risk increased with unsafe abortion techniques
m/c associated iwth vaginal bacteria

29
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what is the difference between pre-eclampsia and eclampsia

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eclampsia is pre-eclampsia with seizures

30
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what is the definition of pre-eclampsia/eclampsia

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new onset HTN after 20 weeks gestation with proteinuria or end-organ dysfunction
BP > 140/90 with proteinuria

31
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how long post partum can pre-eclampsia/eclampsia present

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up to 6 weeks post partum

32
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what can be seen on exam for pre-clampsia/eclampsia

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fetal heart tones
abdominal pain
fudnal height
LE edema
petechail rash
neurologic deficit
hyperreflexia

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what is the typical presentation of pre-clampsia/eclampsia

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HA and HTN

34
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how is pre-eclampsia/eclampsia treated

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BP control: hydralazine 5mg IV, Labetalol 10mg IV or nifedipine 10mg PO
IV mag 4-6 g loading over 10-20 min then 1-2 g/hr

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What is HELLP syndrome

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Hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelet count
variant of preeclampsia with more severe manifestations

36
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what is the presentation of HELLP syndrome

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RUQ pain, N/V,
HA, visual changes, jaundice, malasie

37
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what is the treatment of HELLP syndrome

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Magnesium, BP control, delivery
have blood ready

38
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what is placental abruption

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premature separation of placenta from the endo uterine lining
m/c 24-28 weeks gestation

39
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what is the presentation of placenta abruption

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acute back pain or abdominal pain, contractions
vaginal bleeding is common
exam may show uterus to be rigid and tender

40
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what is the treatment of placenta abruption

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get ready to deliver, call OB, call anesthesia
if unstable will need c-section

41
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what is placenta previa

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placenta develops over cervix

42
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what is PROM

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premature rupture of memebranes
< 37 weeks gestation

43
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what is shoulder dystocia

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anterior shoulder is stuck on moms pubic symphysis
baby’s head will “turtle” and will go back betweencontractions

44
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what is McRobers

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hyperflex moms hips/knees and apply pressur on the pubis.

45
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how is postpartum hemorrhage treated

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consider lacerations although uterine atony is m/c
find/fix lacerations
atony: oxytocin IM, Misoprisol IM, uterine massage
consider retained products
consider DIC if hx of preeclampsia
begin resuscitation with blood

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