Nml Pregnancy & Prenatal Care

Question 1

what is done during first prenatal visit?

Answer 1

• obtain pt hx
• establish pts dates
• PE including pelvic and Pap if indicated
• screening (substance abuse, depression, intimate partner violence; in private w/ proper translation; referrals to counseling, legal, social, etc)

Question 2

Carrier screening for all patients includes:

Answer 2

• cystic fibrosis
• spinal muscular atrophy
• hemoglobinopathies

Question 3

who do we test for Tay Sachs?

Answer 3

ashkenazi jewish, french-canadian, cajun

Question 4

what is included on Ashkenazi Jewish carrier screening panel?

Answer 4

Tay-Sachs
Canavan disease
Familial Dysautonomia