ob and gyn Flashcards
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what is urge incontinence
It refers to the leakage of urine caused by involuntary bladder contraction
what is the first line management of urge incontinence
behavioral therapy:
pelvic floor exercises
bladder training (frequent voiding q1-2hrs while awake)
the most frequently prescribed medication for urge incontinence is ……
anticholinergic drugs with antimuscarinic effects e.g. oxybutyrin
surgery is an effective treament for urge incontinence. True/False
False
other than abstinence, what is the best method to prevent sexually transmitted disease (STD)
proper use of condom
depo-medroxyprogesterone acetate shot is associated with prolonged and/or irregular vaginal bleeding. T/F
True
what is recommended for a patient who is interested in intrauterine device (IUD) who recently got treated for STD
the patient should wait 3 months before an IUD use
what is fetal scalp sampling (FSS)?
FSS is a method of fetal assessment used in labor and delivery to obtain fetal blood for pH assessment which will help with the management of labor if fetal heart rate tracing isn’t reassuring
what is the management of the fetus with pH >7.25 upon FSS
manage expectantly
what is the management of the fetus with pH7.20-7.25 upon FSS
FSS should be repeated in 15 to 30mins
what is the management of fetus with pH<7.20
delivery is indicated
most commonly used prenatal vitamins contain………IU or …..
5000 IU or less
why is Vitamin A contraindicated during pregnancy?
there is increased risk of neural crest malformation with use
severe variable FHR decelerations are due to ……………………..
umbilical cord compression
Prolonged, severe variable decelerations may result in fetal …………
acidemia
define placenta previa
It is defined as a placenta located over the cervical os
what are the three major types of placenta previa?
- central or total or complete placenta previa
- partial
- marginal or low-lying placenta
what are the three major risk factors of placental previa
maternal age, minority race and previous cesarean delivery
what complication of placenta previa increases in those with repeated cesarean deliveries and h/o placenta previa?
placenta accreta
what is the most likely management of a patient with a previa and accreta at the time of delivery?
hysterectomy
how is hyperthyroidism diagnosed in pregnant women?
it is made when serum results show TSH < 0.1 mU/L and high free T4
for pregnant women with moderate to severe symptoms of hyperthyroidism, what is the drug of choice?
propylthiouracil or methimazole
what is the most common physical symptom of premenstrual dysphoric disorder?
abdominal bloating
what is the treatment of group B streptcoccus in a pregnant woman?
penicillin G
what is the treatment of chlamydia in pregnancy?
a single dose of azithromycin
how do one ensure that the infection of chlamydia is cleared?
treatment of all sexual partners and test of cure 4-6 weeks after treatment
define fetal demise?
fetal demise is defined as death of a fetus after 20 weeks’ gestation and prior to delivery
the ACOG recommends treatment of persistent chronic hypertension when the blood pressure is
persistently >=160mmHg systolic or >=105mmHg diastolic