Labs

Question 1

Needed for lactation. Should increase with pregnancy

Answer 1

Prolactin

Question 2

Promotes ovulation and testosterone production

Answer 2

LH

Question 3

Stimulates/enhances endometrial development. Used to evaluate fertility.

Answer 3

Estrogen

Question 4

One Step gestational DM test

Answer 4

Done 24-28wks
Gestational DM if Fasting glucose >92
or 1hr Post glucose, sugar is >180
or 2hr post glucose, sugar >153

Question 5

Two step gestational DM test

Answer 5

Step one non-fasting: give 50g glucose, if at 1hr sugar >140 go to step 2
Step two (different day) 100mg PO glucose to fasting pt. Postiive test if two or more:
Fasting >95
1hr >180
2hr >155
3hr >140

Question 6

First line test for genetic abnormalities

Screens for Down’s, Edward’s, Patu, spina bifida, ancephaly

Answer 6

Quad Screen

Question 7

Measures nuchal translucency.

Answer 7

US

Question 8

Rh factor

Answer 8

Prenatal immunohematology Screening

Question 9

Stimulates and nutures development of ovarian follicles (gametogenesis)

Answer 9

FSH

Question 10

Used to confirm rupture of membranes.

Answer 10

Fern Test

Question 11

Screening for trisomy 21, 18, 13

Answer 11

1st Trimester/integrated screening