FEB 2024 Flashcards
What is the recommended action if a primigravida woman in labor shows no progression after 4 hours of Syntocin administration and has positive caput and molding?
Emergency LSCS (Lower Segment Caesarean Section)
What are the key steps in managing a primigravida woman in labor who shows signs of fetal distress?
- Continue CTG monitoring if normal.
- Perform fetal blood sampling if CTG is abnormal.
- Proceed to caesarean section if fetal blood sampling indicates compromise.
What is the preferred management approach for third trimester singleton pregnancies with vasa previa?
Planned cesarean birth at 34+0 to 35+6 weeks
What are the risk factors for hospitalization in cases of vasa previa?
Short cervix, uterine irritability, vaginal bleeding, history of spontaneous preterm birth, residence more than 15 minutes from hospital
What is the treatment for acute toxicity in digoxin overdose?
Administer Digibind, manage hyperkalemia, use atropine for bradyarrhythmias, consider pacemakers if necessary.
What is the most important diagnostic tool for hyperparathyroidism?
Radioactive studies
What are the common causes of primary hyperparathyroidism?
Mostly due to a solitary parathyroid adenoma
What are the steps in managing atrial fibrillation (AF)?
- Confirm diagnosis.
- Check for acute reversible cause.
- Decide if rhythm control is suitable.
- Choose treatment pathway (medications, electrical cardioversion, catheter ablation).
What are the indications for using Denosumab?
Osteoporosis in postmenopausal women, men with osteoporosis, patients receiving certain cancer treatments
What is the stepwise approach for managing osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and men aged >50 years?
- Assess risk factors.
- Determine treatment based on BMD T-score.
- Implement lifestyle and medical condition modifications.
- Use FRAX tool for fracture risk assessment.
What are the side effects of Alendronate?
Abdominal pain, nausea, acid reflux, difficulty swallowing, rare bone/joint/muscle pain, esophageal irritation or ulceration, headache, allergic reactions, rare osteonecrosis of the jaw, atypical femur fractures.
What are the phases of the first stage of labor?
Latent phase: up to 4 cm dilation. Active phase: 4 cm to 10 cm dilation.
What is the second stage of labor?
From 10 cm dilation until delivery of the placenta.
How is hypoactive contractility in the active phase of labor managed?
With oxytocin.
How is hyperactive contractility in the active phase of labor managed?
With sedation.
What is the management for a non-engaged second stage of labor?
Caesarean section.
What is the management for an engaged second stage of labor?
Forceps delivery.
What is the recommended action if a primigravida woman in labor shows no progression after 4 hours of Syntocin administration and has positive caput and molding?
Emergency LSCS (Lower Segment Caesarean Section)
What are the key steps in managing a primigravida woman in labor who shows signs of fetal distress?
- Continue CTG monitoring if normal.
- Perform fetal blood sampling if CTG is abnormal.
- Proceed to caesarean section if fetal blood sampling indicates compromise.
What is the preferred management approach for third trimester singleton pregnancies with vasa previa?
Planned cesarean birth at 34+0 to 35+6 weeks
What are the risk factors for hospitalization in cases of vasa previa?
Short cervix, uterine irritability, vaginal bleeding, history of spontaneous preterm birth, residence more than 15 minutes from hospital
What is the treatment for acute toxicity in digoxin overdose?
Administer Digibind, manage hyperkalemia, use atropine for bradyarrhythmias, consider pacemakers if necessary.
What are the management options for a primigravida woman in labor with no progression after 4 hours and signs of fetal distress?
- Wait for 6 hours
- Stop Syntocin Infusion
- Assisted Delivery
- Emergency LSCS
What is the recommended action in case of no labor progression and signs of fetal distress or CPD?
Emergency LSCS
What is the active stage management after dilation?
Artificial rupture
What is the management for meconium staining with slow fetal heart rate?
Potential fetal distress
What is the procedure for CTG monitoring in labor?
Continue if CTG is normal. Perform fetal blood sampling if CTG is abnormal. Proceed to caesarean section if fetal blood sampling indicates compromise.
What is the preferred approach for managing third trimester singleton pregnancies with vasa previa?
Planned cesarean birth at 34+0 to 35+6 weeks
What are the risk factors for hospitalization in vasa previa cases?
Short cervix, uterine irritability, vaginal bleeding, history of spontaneous preterm birth, residence more than 15 minutes from hospital
What should be done if any complications are present during vasa previa surveillance?
Prompt cesarean birth
What is the management plan if no complications are present during vasa previa surveillance?
Planned cesarean birth at 34+0 to 35+6 weeks
When is Digibind indicated for digoxin overdose?
Cardiac arrest, life-threatening dysrhythmia, hyperkalemia (K >5mM), ingestion of >10mg (adult) or >4mg (child), digoxin level >15nM (>12ng/mL)
What is the management for acute digoxin toxicity with life-threatening arrhythmias?
Administer Digibind
What is the management for bradyarrhythmias in digoxin toxicity?
Atropine, pacemakers
What is the most important diagnostic tool for hyperparathyroidism?
Radioactive studies
What is the treatment for hyperparathyroidism?
Parathyroidectomy
What are the common causes of primary hyperparathyroidism?
Mostly due to a solitary parathyroid adenoma
What is the differential diagnosis for primary hyperparathyroidism?
FHH (familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia)
What are the common causes of secondary hyperparathyroidism?
Chronic renal failure, Vitamin D deficiency
What is the cause of tertiary hyperparathyroidism?
End-stage renal failure, where parathyroid glands become hyperactive after long-term secondary hyperparathyroidism
What is elevated in all types of hyperparathyroidism?
PTH (Parathyroid Hormone)
What are the calcium levels in primary and tertiary hyperparathyroidism?
Elevated or normal
What are the calcium levels in secondary hyperparathyroidism?
Low or normal
In secondary hyperparathyroidism, calcium levels are usually low or normal.
- Cause of Secondary Hyperparathyroidism: This condition often occurs due to chronic kidney disease (CKD) or vitamin D deficiency, where the body is unable to maintain proper calcium levels.
- Low Calcium Trigger: In these cases, the kidneys cannot convert enough vitamin D to its active form, which is necessary for calcium absorption from the gut. Additionally, the kidneys may not be able to excrete phosphate properly, leading to high phosphate levels, which can further lower calcium levels.
- Parathyroid Response: When calcium levels drop, the parathyroid glands respond by producing more parathyroid hormone (PTH) to try to raise the calcium levels. However, because the underlying problem (like kidney disease) isn’t fixed, this increased PTH doesn’t fully correct the calcium level, leading to it being low or at best, normal, but still not sufficiently high.
So, in summary, calcium levels in secondary hyperparathyroidism are typically low or normal because the body is trying to compensate for a problem that makes it difficult to maintain adequate calcium levels.
What are the phosphate levels in primary hyperparathyroidism?
Low or normal
What are the phosphate levels in secondary hyperparathyroidism?
High or normal
What are the phosphate levels in tertiary hyperparathyroidism?
Normal
What are the vitamin D levels in primary and tertiary hyperparathyroidism?
Low or normal
What are the vitamin D levels in secondary hyperparathyroidism?
Significantly low
Summarize primary hyperparathyroidism.
Solitary adenoma, elevated PTH and calcium, low/normal phosphate, normal/low vitamin D
Summarize secondary hyperparathyroidism.
Chronic renal failure/vitamin D deficiency, elevated PTH, low/normal calcium, high/normal phosphate, low vitamin D
Summarize tertiary hyperparathyroidism.
End-stage renal failure, persistently elevated PTH, high calcium, normal phosphate, low/normal vitamin D