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1
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Define embryo

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Fertilization to 8th week of pregnancy

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Defie fetus

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9th week of pregnancy to birth

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Define neonate

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live born from birth to 28 days old

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First trimester

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1-12 weeks

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second trimester

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13-28 weeks

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Third trimester

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28-40 weeks

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How do you calculate a mothers expected date of confinement? (EDC)?

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Nagele’s rule: Add 7 days to LMP and subtract 3 months

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Folic acid supplementation in low risk mothers? high risk? What does folic acid help decrease?

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Low risk=0.4 mg
High risk= 4 mg
Decrease: Neural tube defects, spina bifida
Required for: Skull and SC development

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9
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How many weeks does HCG rise exponentially until it plateaus?

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10 weeks

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10
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How long post fertilization does the corpus lute produce progesterone?

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6 weeks

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What is the rate of increase in BHCG in a normal pregnancy?

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Doubles every 48 hrs

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12
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What two hormones are most pregnancy sx’s due to?

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  1. BHCG

2. Progesterone

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13
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Goodell’s Sign

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Softening of cervix= 4-6 weeks gestation

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Hegar’s Sign

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Softening of uterine isthmus=6-8 weeks gestation

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Chadwick’s sign

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Bluish discoloration of cervix= 8-12 weeks gestation

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16
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Down syndrome findings

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  1. Thickening of nuchal
  2. Absent fetal nasal bone
  3. Increased HCG levels @ 11-13 weeks (should plateau @ 10 weeks)
  4. Decreased Pregnancy-assoc plasma protein A (PAPP-A)
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17
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What does increased AFP levels indicate?

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  1. Neural Tube defects

2. Multiple gestation

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18
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At how many weeks do you start to hear fetal heart tones? How many bpm is WNL?

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Begins 10-12 weeks

120–160 bpm= WNL

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19
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When does fundal height begin?

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20 weeks gestation

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20
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When do cervical exams begin?

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37 weeks gestation

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21
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“Count to 10” method

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Perception of 10 fetal movements (FM) over 2 hr OR 4 FM over 1 hour while mother I at rest

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22
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When do we start screening for GDM?

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24-28 weeks

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23
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GDM Diagnosis

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  1. 50g 1-hour glucose challenge test: Value >130=Failed test

2. 100g 3 hr GTT: > 2 abnormal results= GDM

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When do we start screening for Rh (-)?

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26-28 weeks

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If a women is Rh (-), when are you going to administer RhoGAM?

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28 weeks

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26
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When do we screen for Group B Strep?

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35-37 weeks

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27
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Group B strep (+) treatment

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IV Ampicillin: 2 g, then 1g q. 4hrs until delivery

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28
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If a women is in labor, but did not have the Group B screening, what is your treatment/management?

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Requires empirical abx therapy

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29
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What organism does undercooked meat contain?

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  1. Listeria

2. Toxoplasmosis

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30
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What organism does contaminated raw milk/cheese contain?

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Brucellosis

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31
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When should women avoid traveling?

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> 35 weeks

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32
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Define effacement

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Thinning or shortening of the length of the cervix

Normal length= > 2.5cm

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33
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Define Dilation

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Diameter of the cervical os in centimeters

Complete dilation=10cm

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34
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Define Presenting Part of labor

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Part of baby coming first through birth canal:
Vertex=Head
Breech=Feet*
Face=Transverse*
Compound=Multiple parts*

*= likely C-section

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35
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Define Station part of labor

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Degree of descent of presenting part in birth canal in relationship to ischial spine:
(-)= Babies head ABOVE ischial spine
(+)= Babies head BELOW ischial spine

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36
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Define the First Stage of Labor

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Interval between onset of labor and full cervical dilation and effacement

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37
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Define the Latent Phase in the First Stage of Labor

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Begins with first regular contractions
Ends @ 3-4 cm dilation
Rate of dilation=<0.5 cm/hr

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38
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Define the Active Phase in the First Stage of Labor

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Dilation rate increases to 1 cm/hr

Ends with complete dilation

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39
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Define the Second Stage of labor

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Begins with complete dilation and ends with delivery of infant

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40
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Define the Third Stage of labor

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Begins with delivery of infant

Ends with Delivery of Placenta (<30 minutes after delivery)

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41
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What does Late Deceleration in Fetal HR during labor indicate?

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  1. Fetal Hypoxia
  2. Placental Insufficiency
  3. Maternal Hypotension/Hypoxia

*Need to deliver the baby right away

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42
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What indicates Hypocontractile uterine activity (Power)?

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  1. <3 contractions in 10 mins
  2. Contraction <50 secs
  3. <200-250 MVUs
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43
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Solution/Tx for Hypocontractile uterine activity (Power)?

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Pitocin: Augments labor

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44
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What is the MC complication in EARLY pregnancy?

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Abortion (<20 weeks)

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45
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What is the MCC for abortion?

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Chromosomal abnormalities

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46
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Define Threatened AB

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Vaginal Bleeding with CLOSED cervix

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47
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Define Inevitable AB

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Vaginal Bleeding with OPEN cervix

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48
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Define Incomplete AB

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Products of conception partially passed

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49
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Define Complete AB

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Passage of entire conceptus

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50
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Define Missed AB

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Pregnancy retained despite death of fetus

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51
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Define Septic AB

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Recent spontaneous AB complicated by intrauterine infection

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52
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AB RF’s

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  1. Advanced Maternal Age
  2. Prior spontaneous AB
  3. Multigravity
  4. Alcohol
  5. Illicit drug use
  6. Smoking
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AB clinical presentation

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  1. Vaginal bleeding
  2. Pelvic pain
  3. Incidental finding on US
54
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Abortion Treatment

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  1. Surgical: D&C

2. Medical: Misoprostol

55
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What test do you need to repeat following an AB?

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  1. Pregnancy Test: 2 weeks later

2. US: 24 hrs later if took Misoprostol

56
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Septic AB si/sx’s

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  1. Recent spontaneous AB
  2. Systemic sx’s: Fever, chills, malaise
  3. Abd pain
  4. Vaginal bleeding
  5. Malodorous vaginal discharge
57
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Septic AB treatment

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  1. IV abx: Cefoxitin + Doxycycline

2. Afebrile x48 hrs: D/C home with oral abx x2 weeks

58
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List the Medical option in an Elective AB. How many days of gestation can you only use this in?

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Day 1: Mifepristone 200 mcg
24-48 hrs later: Misoprostal 800 mcg buccally

*Only for pregnancies up to 70 days gestation

59
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List the Surgical option in an Elective AB during the 1st trimester

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Suction Curettage

60
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Lis the Surgical option in an Elective AB during the 2nd trimester

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Dilation and Evacuation (D&E): Laminaria (osmotic dilators) placed w/in endocervix 24-48h prior to procedure

61
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Postabortal Syndrome sx’s

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  1. Immediate Abd pain w/in 1 hr of procedure
  2. Large Globular Uterus on bimanual exam
  3. Tacychardia
  4. Nausea, diaphoresis
62
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Postabortal Syndrome treatment

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  1. Methergine 0.2 mg IM

2. D&C

63
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Where does the majority of ectopic pregnancies occur?

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Fallopian tube=98%

64
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Ectopic Pregnancy RF’s

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  1. Prior ectopic pregnancy: 15% recurrence, 2nd ectopic=30% recurrence
  2. Previous tubal surgery
  3. Hx PID
65
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Ectopic si/sx’s

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  1. Pelvic/Abd pain=95%
  2. Vaginal bleeding
  3. Orthostatic sx’s d/t blood loss: dizziness, syncope, weakness
66
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What do you medication do you give in an ectopic pregnancy? And what are the 3 criteria’s the women must meet in order to administer this?

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Methotrexate IM
Criteria: 
1. HCG <5,000
2. No cardiac activity 
3. Sac < 4 cm
67
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How do you check to see if the methotrexate was successful?

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HCG on days 4 & 7

Successful= >15% HCG decline

68
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CI to Methotrexate

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  1. Renal/liver/pulmonary compromise
  2. @ risk for loss to f/u
  3. Breastfeeding
  4. Heterotopic pregnancy (pregnancy in the uterus AND ectopic)
  5. Immnodeficiency
69
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Surgical Indications in an ectopic pregnancy

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  1. Hemodynamically unstable
  2. Impending or active rupture
  3. Methotrexate failure
  4. Heterotopic pregnancy
70
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Gestational Trophoblastic Disease RF’s

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  1. Previous molar pregnancy
  2. Advanced maternal age
  3. Asian/American
71
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Gestational Trophoblastic Disease Clinical Presentation

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  1. Abnormal bleeding/amenorrhea
  2. Uterine size greater than dates
  3. Pre-eclampsia like sx’s: HTN, proteinuria
  4. Absent fetal heart tones
72
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US findings in Gestational Trophoblastic Disease

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“Snow storm” or “Grape-like clusters” w/in endometrium

73
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What is the MC Gestational Trophoblastic Disease?

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Hydatiform Mole=80%

74
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List the two types of Hydatiform Moles

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Increased paternal genes:

  1. Complete= 2:O, Paternal Chromosome: Maternal Chromosome
  2. Incomplete= 2:1 Paternal Chromosome: Maternal Chromosome
75
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Hydatiform Moles treatment

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  1. D&C
  2. Monitor hCG levels x6-12 months
  3. Avoid pregnancy x12 months
76
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Define Choriocarcinoma

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Highly malignant epithelial tumor: Vascular invasion & widespread METS

77
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Causes for Choriocarcinoma

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  1. Persistent complete hydatiform mole

2. Can follow any type of pregnancy: AB, Ectopic, Normal pregnancy

78
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Choriocarcinoma treatment

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Chemo vs.

Hysterectomy + Chemo

79
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Placental Abruption clinical presentation

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  1. ABRUPT PAINFUL* VAGINAL BLEEDING (after 20 weeks gestation)
  2. Abd/back pain
  3. Contractions
80
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Placental Abruption Treatment

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Stable=Expectant management

Unstable Mother/Fetus= C-section

81
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Placenta Previa clinical presentation

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  1. PAINLESS vaginal bleeding after 20 weeks gestation
82
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What should you NEVER do in a women with placenta previa? Why?

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Never perform cervical exam

Can cause hemorrhage

83
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Placenta Previa treatment in symptomatic patients

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  1. Admit to hospital for monitoring

2. C-Section: Complete placenta previa, consider in Partial if mother/fetus becomes unstable

84
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What is the MCC for pre-term delivery?

A

Premature Rupture of Membrane

85
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What is the main risk factor for Premature Rupture of Membrane?

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Genital tract infection: Bacterial Vaginosis

86
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Premature Rupture of Membrane clinical presentation

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“gush” of clear or pale yellow fluid from vagina

87
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Diagnostic findings in Premature Rupture of Membrane

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  1. “Ferning” of fluid under microscope
  2. Vaginal fluid pH= 7.0-7.3
    • AFP
88
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Premature Rupture of Membrane treatment

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  1. Corticosteroids: Promote lung maturity <34 wks

2. If GBS status unknown, administer abx

89
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What is the MCC of postpartum hemorrhage?

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Uterine atony: lack of effective contractions following delivery

90
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Postpartum hemorrhage treatment

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  1. Uterine massage
  2. Meds: Oxytocin, Misoprostol, Methergine
  3. Transfusion
  4. Surgery
91
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What does intertwine membrane “lambda sign” on an US indicate?

A

Dichorionic twins

92
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What does intertwine membrane “T sign” on an US indicate?

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Monochorionic twins

93
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What is the most serious complication of multiple gestation? What type of twins does this occur in?

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Twin-Twin Tranfusion Syndrome: Fetuses share one placenta where the blood supply is unevenly distributed

*Monochorionic gestation only=”Identical twins”

94
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Define Pregnancy-induced HTN

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New HTN (>140/90) presenting after 20 weeks gestation with NO proteinuria

95
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Define mild pre-eclampisa

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  1. New HTN (>140/90) presenting after 20 weeks gestation AND
  2. Proteinuria of 0.3g or greater in 24-hr urine
96
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Define severe pre-eclampisa

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  1. > 160/110 BP
  2. Oliguria <500 cc in 24 hrs
  3. 3+ Proteinuria (5+ grams on 24 hr urine)
  4. End organ damage
  5. Fetal compromise
97
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Pre-Eclampsia clinical presentation

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  1. HTN
  2. HA
  3. Visual sx’s: blurred vision, flashing lights (photopsia)
  4. Edema (pulmonary)
  5. Hyperreflexia
  6. Oliguria
98
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Pre-Eclampsia with SEVERE features

A

HELLP:
Hemolysis
Elevated Liver enzymes
Low platelet count

99
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According to ACOG, when do we treat HTN in pre-eclampsia? Which antihypertensives?

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SBP >160 or DBP > 105

1st line: Labetalol, Nifedipine, Methyldopa

100
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Treatment for failed management of severe pre-eclampsia or eclampsia

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  1. IV Labetalol or Hydralazine
  2. Bethamethasone <34 wks gestation: Enhance fetal lung maturity
  3. MgSO4

*Prompt deliver if the above treatments fail

101
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What is the MC medical complication in pregnancy?

A

GDM

102
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What complication are you at a 2 fold increased risk for in GDM?

A

Pregnancy-induced HTN

103
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1st line tx in GDM?

A

Insulin

104
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Goal fasting blood glucose? 2-hr postprandial?

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FBG= <95-105

2-hr PP= <120

105
Q

List the RhoGAM dosing schedule in Rh (-) women. And indication for administering in Rh (-) women

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Mothers who are NOT alloimmunized=AB (-)
1st dose=28w gestation
2nd dose=w/in 72 hrs. of delivery of Rh (+) infant

106
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List the other indications for administering RhoGAM

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  1. Amniocentesis
  2. Ectopic Pregnancy
  3. Spontaneous or Induced AB
  4. Bleeding during pregnancy

*Only give half the dose if <28w

107
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Treatment of hemolytic disease of fetus or newborn (HDFN)

A
  1. Intrauterine transfusion

2. Early delivery

108
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Define Frank Breech

A

MC*

Both hips flexed with knees extended so feet adjacent to head

109
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Define Complete Breech

A

Both hips and knees are flexed

110
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Define Incomplete Breech

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One or both hips are NOT completely flexed

111
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Breech treatment

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  1. External cephalic versionperformed @ 34-35w

2. C-section

112
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Cord Prolapse Tx

A

EMERGENT C-Section

113
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Define Dystocia

A

Abnormal labor: Cervix fails to dilate progressively over time and fetus fails to descend

114
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What causes Dystocia?

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3 P’s:

  1. Power: Inadequate uterine contractions
  2. Passenger: Abnormal fetal lie, presentation, or large head
  3. Pelvis: Cephalopelvic disproportion-pelvis now large enough to allow infant to pass
115
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Dystocia treatment

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  1. Oxytocin
  2. Forceps
  3. Vacuum
  4. C-Section
116
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Toxoplasmosis etiology

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Contact with cat feces or poorly cooked meat

117
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Toxoplasmosis clinical presentation

A

Classic Triad:

  1. Chorioretinitis
  2. Hydrocephalus
  3. Intracranial Calcifications
118
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Toxoplasmosis Treatment

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Pyrimethamine x 1yr
Sulfadiazine x 1 yr
Folinic Acid x 1 yr

119
Q

What is the transmission rate of syphilis?

A

100%

120
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Early syphilis dz?

A
  1. Blood tinged nasal secretions
  2. Saddle nose: 2ry to syphilitic rhinitis
  3. Diffuse osteochondritis
121
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Late syphilis dz?

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  1. Hutchinson teeth: notching of permanent incisiors

2. Saber shin: anterior bowing of tibia

122
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What is the rubella transmission rate in the 1st trimester? 2nd trimester?

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1st trimester=80%

2nd trimester=50%

123
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What are the two main clinical presentations in Rubella?

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  1. Hearing loss

2. Blueberry muffin rash: purpuric skin lesions

124
Q

What is the #1 congenital infection and #1 cause for sensorineural hearing loss?

A

CMV

125
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CMV clinical presentation

A
  1. Microcephaly
  2. IUGR
  3. Severe mental retardation
  4. Intracranial calcifications, chorioretinitis (also see in toxoplasmosis)
126
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What is the rate of HSV transmission during a vaginal delivery? How can you prevent this? Tx?

A

50% transmission
Prevention: C-section
Tx: Acyclovir

127
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What are the major complications of HSV in infants?

A
  1. Meningitis

2. Encephalitis

128
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What are “reassuring” acceleration in a fetal HR?

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> 32 wks: 15 bpm lasting 15 seconds or longer

<32 wks: 10 bpm lasting 15 seconds or longer

129
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Define Postpartum Blues

A

Sx’s begin 2-3 days after delivery and resolve WITHIN 2 weeks of onset
Self-limiting

130
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Define Postpartum Depression

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  1. Sx’s begin DURING pregnancy OR
    w/in 4 weeks post-delivery
  2. Requires @ least 5 mood & cognitive sx’s for @ least 2 consecutive weeks
  3. 1 sx must either be: Depressed mood or loss of interest in pleasure
131
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When do you screen for postpartum depression? What do you use?

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Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
ALL postpartum women (4-8wks) regardless of sx’s
NOT used to dx

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