Midterms Common Pregnancy Complications

Question 1

Nasue and vomiting that leads to dehydration, weight loss, nutritional deficiencies & acidosis from starvation.

Answer 1

Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG)

Question 2

Possible Causes of HG

Answer 2

• Elevated HCG
• Estrogen
• Thyroid dysfunction
• Psychological stress

Question 3

• occurs when fetal membranes rupture before labor begins
• between 36-40 weeks of pregnancy

Answer 3

Premature Rupture of Membranes (PROM)

Question 4

• occurs before 37 weeks of pregnancy.
• are responsible for all preterm deliveries.

Answer 4

Preterm PROM

Question 5

are fluid-filled sacs (amniotic sacs) containing amniotic fluid.

Answer 5

Membranes (bags of water)

Question 6

Without amniotic fluid there’s a risk of what complications

Answer 6

infection, premature birth

Question 7

Main sign for PROM

Answer 7

Sudden gush or Leakage of fluid in the vagina

Question 8

labor often begins within 24 hours after the membrane ruptures.

Answer 8

term PROM

Question 9

labor can be delayed up to a week or more after PROM.

Answer 9

preterm PROM

Question 10

Two options for management & treatment for PROM

Answer 10

delivery or expectant management

Question 11

Medications for PROM

Answer 11

• Tucolytics (slow or stop the contractions of the uterus during pregnancy).
• Betamethasone (speed up lung development in preterm babies).
• Prophylactic antibiotics

Question 12

True or false. Delivering within 24 hours is the safest option for patients with prom after 37 weeks

Answer 12

True