Gynaecology/Obstetrics/Breastfeeding

Question 1

Endometriosis

Answer 1

TBC

Question 2

What is intrauterine growth restriction?

Answer 2

When a baby in the womb does not grow as expected (i.e. is not as big as would be expected for the stage of the mother’s pregnancy).

Question 3

Can medicated IUDs be used for emergency contraception?

Answer 3

No

Question 4

What should you always tell patients about emergency contraception?

Answer 4

You should always tell patients that no form of emergency contraception is 100% effective

Question 5

What are 5 factors to consider with breastfeeding?

Answer 5

1. Infant: AGE, TERM or PRETERM
2. Infant: HEALTH – medical conditions
3. Infant: FEEDING PATTERN – fully or partially breastfed (e.g. formula or solids)
4. Mother: INDICATION – dose, duration, prescriber, consider risks of untreated condition
5. Mother: OTHER MEDICINES – and medical conditions

Question 6

What are 3 factors to consider relating to drug therapy in pregnancy?

Answer 6

1. GESTATION – how many weeks pregnant, which trimester
2. INDICATION – dose, duration, timing of exposure, prescriber, consider risks of untreated condition
3. OTHER MEDICINES – and medical conditions

Question 7

What is a Bilateral Tubal Ligation (BTL)?

Answer 7

A Bilateral Tubal Ligation (BTL) is a surgical procedure that involves blocking the fallopian tubes to prevent the ovum (egg) from being fertilised

Question 8

What is a consideration with chickenpox in pregnancy?

Answer 8

Chickenpox in a pregnant woman may be associated with severe morbidity and mortality; consider treatment (especially in the third trimester); consult an infectious diseases physician for management