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II: Pregnancy - Mother Flashcards

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During pregnancy, TBW increases from __ to __.

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6.5L; 8.5L

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____ induces apoptosis of endometrial T cells to promote immune survival of the embryo

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hCG

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____ inhibits uterine contractions and may modulate immune system to prevent fetal rejection

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Progesterone

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____ is used in pregnancy tests and appears positive ___ days after fertilization

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hCG; 9

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____ promotes placental angiogenesis and uterine vascular remodeling via stimulating IGF production

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hPGH

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____ promotes prolactin production by lactotrophs

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Estrogen

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_____ are the major placental cells responsible for protein and steroid hormone production

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Syncytiotrophoblasts

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_____ contribute to insulin resistance during pregnancy; ____ is thought to be the primary driver

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hPGH, hPL; hPGH

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_____ increases the number of oxytocin receptors

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Estrogen

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_____ may contribute to sinus congestion

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Estrogen

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_____ promotes hepatic protein synthesis

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Estrogen

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_____ stimulates insulin secretion and islet cell numbers to increase lipolysis and free fatty acids

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hPL

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BNP increases most in the ___ trimester, especially in the case of pre-eclampsia

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3rd

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Cardiac output is lowest in the _____ positions.

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Standing, supine

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Decreases in SVR are mediated by _____ effects on smooth muscle and ____ production

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Progesterone; NO

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During delivery, when does cardiac output peak?

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10-30 minutes after delivery

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During pregnancy, _______ immunity is suppressed while _____ immunity is unchanged or enhanced

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Cell-mediated; Humoral

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During pregnancy, BP _____ until 22-24 weeks.

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Decreases

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During pregnancy, BP is at baseline at _____ weeks.

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0, 36

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During pregnancy, cardiac contractility _____ and cardiac compliance _____.

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Increases; increases

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During pregnancy, cardiac output ______, mainly due to increases in ______.

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increases; stroke volume

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During pregnancy, clotting factors ______ and fibrinolytic factors ______.

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Increase; Decrease

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During pregnancy, filtration fraction at the kidney ______.

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decreases

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During pregnancy, GFR ______ by __%; creatinine and BUN ______.

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increases; 50%; decrease

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During pregnancy, heart rate ______ during the ____ trimester.
Increases 10-20 bpm; 3rd
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During pregnancy, PaO2 _____ and PaCO2 _____.
Increases; Decreases
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During pregnancy, pH ____ and bicarbonate _____.
Increases; decreases
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During pregnancy, preload ______, end diastolic volume _____, and afterload ______.
Increases; Increases; decreases
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During pregnancy, RBC mass _____.
Increases
30
During pregnancy, serum levels of angiotensin II ______ and aldosterone.
Increase; increase
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During pregnancy, serum sodium ____ 3-4mM, and plasma osmolarity ____ 6-8mOsm
decreases; decreases
32
During pregnancy, systemic vascular resistance is ______.
Decreased
33
During pregnancy, the white blood cell count _____.
Increases
34
During pregnancy, tidal volume _____.
increases
35
During pregnancy, venous pressure _____.
Increases
36
During pregnancy, which type of valvular heart disease lesions are better tolerated?
Regurgitant
37
DVT is more common on the ____ side.
left
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hCG peaks at weeks ___ gestation.
9 to 10
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How much does required caloric intake increase during pregnancy?
200kcal/day (1st/2nd), 300kcal/day (3rd)
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Hydronephrosis is more common on the ____ side.
right
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Hyperpigmentation of skin during pregnancy can be attributed to ____ stimulation of ______
hCG; melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH)
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Hyperthyroidism early in pregnancy is mediated by ____.
hCG
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In pregnancy, gallbladder volume ______ and risk of gallstones ______.
Increases; increases
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In pregnancy, mothers have ______ risk of peptic ulcer disease and ____ risk of GERD.
decreased; increased
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Increased Free T4 during the first trimester is an effect of ______.
hCG
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Increased Total T4 in pregnancy is an effect of ______
estrogen
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Insulin sensitivity is ______ early in pregnancy.
increased
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Loss of _____ of blood is normal during delivery.
500-1000ml
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Name 4 exam findings characteristic of the heart in pregnancy.
Left-displacement of PMI, systolic ejection murmur at left sternal border, S3 murmur, Exaggerated split S1 (increased preload)
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Name 4 possible complications of GDM for the mother.
C-section, Pre-eclampsia, infection, risk of developing T2DM
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Name a common developmental/birth complication assoicated with GDM.
Shoulder dystocia
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Name the 3 major steroid hormones produced by the placenta
Progesterone, Estrogen, 1,25-dihydroxy-vitamin D
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Name the 4 major polypeptide hormones produced by the placenta
hPGH, hPL, hCG, CRH
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Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy most closely correlates with ____ levels.
hCG
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Pyelonephritis is more common on the ____ side.
right
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The hyperthyroid phase of post-partum thyroiditis (___ months following pregnancy) should be treated with ______.
2-4; Beta-blockers
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The hypothyroid phase of post-partum thyroiditis (___ months following pregnancy) should be treated with ______.
4-8; Levothyroxine
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What are the signs of fetal Graves Disease?
Tachycardia, IUGR
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What birth defect may be associated with preexisting hypertension?
IUGR
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What histologic changes can be seen in the heart during pregnancy?
Ventricular hypertrophy
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What is normal net weight gain during pregnancy?
25-35 pounds
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What is the appropriate treatment in the context of maternal hyperthyroidism caused by Graves Disease?
Propylthiouracil (PTU)
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What is the leading preventable cause of mental retardation?
Iodine Deficiency
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What is the most common cause of maternal (not gestational) hyperthyroidism?
Graves Disease
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What is the most common cause of maternal hypothyroidism?
Hashimoto Thyroiditis
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What is the pathophysiologic cause of post-partum thyroiditis?
Anti-TPO antibodies
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What is the treatment/management for DVT in pregnancy?
LMWH up to 36 weeks; Unfractionated heparin until delivery
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Which lung volumes decrease during pregnancy?
RV, TLC, FRC
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Which lung volumes increase during pregnancy?
TV, IC
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Which pregnancy signs due to estrogen effects may mimic liver disease?
Spider angiomata, palmar erythema

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