OB HIGH YIELD (Dr. Villanueva) Flashcards
What causes dextrorotation of the uterus as it becomes bigger?
Rectosigmoid
When does the pear-shaped uterus become globular?
12weeks AOG
Deep blue-violet color if the cervix caused by increased vascularity
Chadwick’s sigb
Softening of the lower uterine segment
hegar’s sign
Corpus luteum functions maximally at ….
6-7weeks AOG
Expected skin/vascular changes?
Melasma, palmar erythema, montgomery’s gland, stretch marks
Px comes in 8mos aog with spider angio… And palmar erythema. What to do?
Reassure patient that it will resolve spontaneously
Expected changes in carbohydrate metabolism
Mild fasting hypoglycemia
Postprandial hyperglycemia
Hyperinsulinemia
responsible in decrease of insulin sensitivity
Human placental lactogen
What causes hypercoagulable state of pregnancy?
Increased clottig factors EXCEPT XI and XIII
Murmur heard in pregnancy?
90%
Left lateral decubitus will increase cardia output by how much?
1.2L/min (20%)
Because cardinal vessels are on the right
Hemorrhoids occur in pregnancy because?
Of increased pressure on the IVC
Metabolic change in pregnancy
Respiratory alkalosis – urine is made more alkalinic; facilitates oxygen delivery to the fetus and carbon dioxide removal from the fetus
Recommended vaccine for preggies
Influenza