Gynob- Ross Flashcards
What can cause bHCg to give a false neg?
Vit C, dilute urine and early pregnancy
If a patient has a strong suspicion of pregnancy and bHCG qualatative says no, what should you do?
Quantatative bHCG to get the number value
B-hCG normally ______- every two days and levels that do not increase by ____-% in two days imply an abnormal IUP or ectopic
double, 50%
Someone in shock has these three things?
Hypotension, tachycardia, poor peripheral perfusion (cold, clammy extremities and diaphoretic)
What are 4 RFs for ectopic pregnancy?
- Hx PID
- IUD
- Infertility
- Previous ectopic
- Older age
- Cigarette smoker
- Previous pelvic surgery
If you have a tubal ligation and pregnant with bleed… what should you consider?
ectopic
What is the leading cause of death in the first trimester of pregnancy?
ectopic pregnancy
What are the steps for vaginal bleeding/pain?
- Pregnancy test
- Rule in IUP with U/S
- Quantitative b-HCg
Seeing these two things on U/S should be reassuring?
-Fetal pole and double ring sign
What is the discriminatory zone for b-hCG?
1500-2000 below which you may not see IUP on U/S
What should we see at this b-hCG levels?
>1500
- should see gestational sac: 4.5 wks
- need a trans-vaginal U/S
What should we see at this b-hCG levels?
>5000
-Should see a fetal pole: 6.5 wks
What should we see at this b-hCG levels?
>15,000
-should see a heart beat
What does a b-hCG of <1500 mean?
- normal early pregnancy
- ectopic
- miscarriage
What should we see at this b-hCG levels?
2000
yolk sac