FM CASE FILES 3 Flashcards
benefits of breast feeding
faster return of uterine tone (reduced bleeding)
quicker return to prepregnant wt
reduced incidence ov ovarian/breast cx
lower cost
what hormonal contraception is recommended in breast-feeding women
progestin-only “mini-pill”
avoid combined pills b/c it interferes with milk supply
how long does uterus take to return to prepregnant size after labor
6 weeks
white/yellow discharge in weeks following labor
this is normal and is called lochia
when does ovulation and menstruation return after pregnancy
for non breast feeding mothers = 3 months
longer if you are breast feeding
common causes of postpartum hemorrhage
4Ts
uterine atony
trauma (lacerations)
retained Tissue (placenta)
thrombin (coagulopathies)
most common cause of postpartum hemorrhage
uterine atony
tx for uterine atony
oxytocin and bimanual uterine massage
if fails, give methylergonovine
contraindicated in pts
sign and sx
endometritis after labor
postpartum fever
uterine tenderdness
smelly lochia
how do u reduce risk of endometritis
abx prophylaxis during delivery
cover vaginal and GI flora
duration of maternity blues
gone by 10 days after labor
tx of depression in breast-feeding mothers
SSRIs
how soon should women be allowed to breast feed after labor
asap
what is in colostrum
antibodies!
what is mastitis?
should she stop breast feeding?
obstruction of milk glands then becomes infected
no, keep pumping away
how long after labor to start OCPs
6 weeks
3 if not breast feeding
is depo provera ok in breast feeding women
yes
how long after labor can she resume IUD or diaphragms
6 weeks
get re-fitted
what is diastolic vs systolic chf
systolic - dilated LV and impaired contractility
diastolic - normal LV but impaired relaxation
sensitive and specific marker for CHF
BNP
> 500
cxr finding in CHF
cephalization of pulmonary vasculature
initial management of CHF
ABCs
then O2
if pulmonary edema, start diuretic
first line tx of CHF
ACE-I
CHF
what benefits do beta blockers offer
reduce sympathetic tone
reduce cardiac muscle remodeling
3 meds in CHF
ACE-I
beta blockers
diuretics
use ccb in systolic CHF?
NO they are contraindicated
when would you use ccb in CHF
in DIASTOLIC CHF
promotes increased cardiac output by lowering HR
allows for more ventricular filling time
benefits of combination OCPs
protects against ovarian/endometrial cx
protects against iron-def anemia
PID
fibrocystic disease
how do combo OCPs work
4 things
suppresses ovulation
thickens cervical mucus
retards sperm entry
discourages implanation
side effects of OCPs
Nausea HA breast swelling fluid retention weight gain irregular bleeding depression
what to do if OCP pill is missed
take it asap
take next dose as usual
if two pills are missed in OCP
take 2 pills together 2 days in a row
and use alternative contraception for 7 days
how long does depo-provera last
14 weeks
so inject every 3 months
failure rate of spermicides
how about when combined with condoms
20-30%
down to that of OCPs
emergency contraception
works when taken within how many hours
72
in adolescents, screen them for sports participation
what are you looking for?
what are signs/sx?
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
murmur left sternal border
accentuates with activities that decrease cardiac preload and EDV of LV
(i.e standing or straining with valsalva maneuver would increase murmur; while squatting would decrease murmur)
nonpharm tx of HTN
DASH
Dietary Approaches to Stop HTN
high K+ and Ca2+
effective as a single agent antihypertensive therapy
goal BP for HTN
waht about for DM pts
< 140/90
< 130/80
how do you diagnose HTN
two PROPER measurements on two occasions
signs and sx
intussusception
abdominal pain
crying (infants)
periods of pain-free / no crying
SAUSAGE SHAPED MASS
currant jelly stool (red mucousy)
x-ray of intussusception
coiled spring
diagnostic test for intussusception
barium enema
its also therapeutic
x-ray shows perforation in intussusception
whats the next step
surgery
how does vomiting present in intussusception
vomiting gradually becomes bilious as obstruction sets in
where do most intussusception occur
right lower quadrant
ileocecal jxn
signs and sx
malrotation in a child
bilious vomiting and abdominal pain
complication of malrotation
twisted bowel will become necrotic
causing fluid loss and sepsis
imaging findings on malrotation
misplaced duodenum or obstruction
beaklike appearance caused by volvulus
tx for malrotation
surgery
which objects require immediate intervention in a foreign body complication
batteries
if both poles touch the esophageal wall, it will conduct electricity and PERFORATE
what is aphasia
cannot understand words
what is apraxia
lost of muscle coordination
cannot perform complex tasks involving muscles
what is agnosia
cannot recognize common objects
what is pseudodementia
depression in the elderly which “appears” as alzheimers
tx for alzheimers
cholinesterase inhibitors
donepezil
rivastigmine
tacrine
memantine
what is vascular dementia
memory loss from STROKES
compare vascular with alzheimers dementia
alzheimers - GRADUAL
vascular - SUDDEN ONSET, STEPWISE FASHION loss as subsequent infracts occur
signs and sx
NPH
urinary incontinence
gait disturbance
dementia
contrast lewy body vs alzheimers dementia
lewy body - hallucinations early on
tx for obesity
diet AND exercise….one alone is not good enough