Minor conditions in pregnancy Flashcards
1
Q
Itching in pregnancy - what should be monitored? (3)
A
Jaundice
LFTs
bile acids
2
Q
Mx pelvic girdle pain
A
Physio
Analgesia
Crutches
Corsets
3
Q
What % of women in pregnancy experience heartburn?
A
70%
4
Q
Mx heartburn
A
> Pillows
Antacids
Ranitidine
5
Q
What serious condition can heartburn indicate?
A
Pre-eclampsia
6
Q
Mx contipation pregnancy
A
Incr fibre
Laxatives
7
Q
At what point of pregnancy is ankle oedema the most?
A
End
8
Q
What shouldn’t you give in pregnancy to Mx odema?
A
Diuretics
9
Q
Mx leg cramping pregnancy
A
NaCl tablets
10
Q
Mx carpal tunnel syndrome pregnancy
A
Wrist splints
11
Q
What organism usually causes vaginitis in pregnancy?
A
Candidiasis
12
Q
Mx vaginitis pregnancy
A
Clotrimazole
