GOSH Flashcards
5 reasons for a cat 1 LSCS
suspected uterine rupture
major placental abruption
cord prolapse
fetal hypoxia or persistent fetal bradycardia
How do urea and creatine levels change in pregnancy
Both decrease
First line management for endometriosis
NSAIDS
i.e not COOP
(always blood catches me out)
After NSAIDS what is first line option in endometriosis
COCP
Most common eye condition in babies born under 32 weeks
retinopathy of prematurity
2 causes of a raised AFP
Abdominal wall defect
Neural tube defect
How does down syndrome affect AFP levels
Decreased
Which tests are part of combined screening and what results would suggest T21
beta hCG - (high = downs)
PAPPA - (low = downs)
Nuchual
When can the combined screening test be performed
11-14 weeks
What does the quadruple test include
Inhibin-A
What does the triple test include and when is it done
Beta hCG - high is bad
AFP - low is bad
Serum oestrogen - low is bad
14-20 weeks
What is hb cut off to treat iron deficiency anaemia in post partum women
100
What should transgender people assigned male at birth use as contraception
CONDOMS
If a women is high risk for pre-eclampsia, what should they take and when
Aspirin
12 weeks until birth
5 reasons why women would deffo get aspirin from 12 weeks
CKD Previous pre-eclampsia Autoimmune T1DM T2DM Current HTN
6 moderate pre-eclampsia risk factors
FH of pre-e First pregnancy Gap of more than 10 years between pregnancy Multiple pregnancy BMI >35 Age over 40
3 causes of increased nuchal thickness
Downs
Abdominal wall defect
Congenital heart defect
Where is an ectopic most common and where is most dangerous
Danger danger isthmus
Common common ampulla
What is Cabergoline used for
Suppressing lactation
When can cu-iud be inserted
Which ever is later from:
5 days after UPSI
5 days after likely ovulation date
Hormones raised in PCOS and LH:FSH ratio
LH high
FSH high
LH:FSH (LH high)
Insulin high
Testosterone high
Where in the body is the issue in Kallaman syndrome
Hypothalamus so GNRH, FSH and LH are all low
Would you do any investigations for post partum thyroiditis
TFTs
Medical management of a miscarriage in the UK
Misoprostol alone
Medical management of a miscarriage in the UK
Misoprostol alone
If a women has had GDM in previous pregnancy, when will she be offered an OGTT
at booking and the normal 24-28 weeks
How long does POP take until effective
2 days
If in first 5 days, protected immediately
How long does injection take till effective
7 days
Protected immediately if first 5 days of cycle