Maternal Diseaes: Other Conditions Flashcards
Maternal Obesity has an increased incidence of what? 3
- Multiples
- UTIS
- Ulterior fibroids
What is hyperemesis gravidarum?
Excessive vomiting in pregnancy
What are some effects of hyperemesis gravidarum? 2
- Dehydration
- Electrolyte imbalance
We use sonography on hyperemesis gravidarum to rule out what? 2
- Trophoblastic disease
- TWINS
What is Lupus also called?
Systemic lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
What conditions does Lupus lead to? 2
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
What kind of disease is Lupus?
Chronic autoimmune disease
What are some signs and symptoms of lupus? 5
- Placenta is affected
- Spontaneous abortions
- IUGR
- Still birth
- Congenital heart block
Piss c
There are 11 criteria used to determine if a person has Lupus. What are they?
- Malar rash
- Discord rash
- Photosensitivity
- Oral or nose ulcers
- Non-erosive effusion
- Pericarditis or pleurisies
- Kidney disorders
- Neurological disorders
- Haematological disorder
- Immunological disorder
- Positive ANA
How many of the criteria must a person meet to be considered if they have lupus?
4 out of 11
What is a maler rash?
Butterfly shaped rash
What is a discord rash?
Raised red patches develop
What is photosensity?
A skin rash appears after exposure to sunlight
Are oral or nose ulcers painful?
Usually painless
What kind of kidney disorders we will see during lupus?
High levels of protein or cellular casts in the urine