Lab- Ob/gyn Flashcards
1
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Bacterial Vag culture
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- ID bacterial specimen
- Chlamydia, gonorrhea, e.coli
2
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KOH smear
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- Fungal infection
- Dissolves epithelial cells allowing view of hyphae & mycelia
- Whiff test- BV
3
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hCG
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- Detection of pregnancy
- Quantitative allows aging of fetus, twins, ectopic pregnancy/ miscarriage
4
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Serum progesterone
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- Prepares uterus for pregnancy
- Confirmation of ovulation in fertility testing
- Low = risk of miscarriage, menopause
High = ovarian tumor
5
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Pelvic US
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- Measurement of uterine lining
- Dx fibroids, polyps, adnexal masses, cysts, fetal development
6
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Pelvic/ abd CT/MRI
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- CT: Gyn malignancies, lymphadenopathy
- MRI: More sensative, differentiation of tissue types. CA staging.
7
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Hystersalpingogram
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- Fluoscopy
- CI in pregnancy
- Shape & structure of uterus
- Demonstrate success of ligation
- Evaluation of fertility- blockage/ scarring of fallopian tubes
8
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Colposcopy
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- Magnification of vagina & cervix
- Guide biopsy
- F/u to abn pap
9
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Hysteroscopy
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- Gold standard for eval of uterine cavity
- Guides biopsy
- Eval IUD, polyps, myomas & endometrial ablation
10
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Endometrial biopsy
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- Histologic eval of endometrial lining
- Hyperplasia & CA
- Done in office
11
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CO2 laser/ cryo
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- Freeze lesions off
12
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Screening mammography-
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2 standard angles:
- Cranio-caudal
- medio-lateral
Used when no sign of CA, beginning at age 50
13
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Diagnostic mammography
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Additional views
- indicated when lump or abn found
14
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Breast MRI
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- Not recommended in eval of mass
- Detection of early CA in high risk women
- Staging CA
- Eval BUN & creatanine
15
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Breast US
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- Eval of dense breast
- Guide biopsy
- Differentiate between sold & cystic mass
