OB Test 4 Flashcards
onset of labor before 37 weeks (uterine contractions and cervical changes that occur between 20 and 37 weeks
preterm labor
gestational age at birth <37 weeks
preterm birth
born after 20wks: before 37 wks
preterm/preterm infant
diagnosing preterm labor
gestational age >20 wks and <37 weeks
documented regular uterine contractions of >6/hr and at least one of the following:
rupture of membranes
cervical change (cervix > 1 cm dilated or 80% effaced
management of ______ labor is focused on _______ uterine contractions
preterm; stopping
medications used to suppress uterine contractions in preterm labor
tocolytic drugs
what are the 4 tocolytic drugs
magnesium sulfate
prostaglandin synthesis inhibitors
calcium channel blockers
beta adrenergic agonists
what is the antidote for magnesium sulfate toxicity
calcium gluconate
what are S/S or magnesium sulfate toxicity
absent DTRs resp <12 severe hypotension decreased LOC pulmonary edema chest pain urine output <30ml/hr
when should you not give prostaglandin synthesis *indomethacin
don’t give after 32 wks of pregnancy because it closes the PDA and we don’t want this done in utero
also DO NOT use longer than 48 hours
when should calcium channel blockers (Nifedapine, Nicardipine) NOT be used
should not be admin with magnesium sulfate or terbutaline
*hold dose for BP <90/50 or HR >120
what is given to stop contractions if baby is not looking good on the fetal monitor
beta adrenergic agonistist (terbutaline)
*monitor maternal HR and hold for HR >120
mechanical defect in cervix; results in painless cervical dilation in second trimester; can progress to bulging of membranes into vagina and premature delivery
incompetent cervix
for pets who have incompetent cervix what can be done
cerclage= purse string suture placed submucosally around the cervix to reinforce, strengthen and prevent cervical dilation
one chorion (one placenta)
monochorionic
two chorions (two placenta)
dichorionic
share same amniotic sac
monoamniotic
what is the problem with twins have monochorionic with 2 cords coming out (one placenta)
donor twin becomes anemic and small, recipient twin becomes bigger and may have cardiac problems because getting too much fluid
when babies are monochorionic and mono amniotic the cords can get
tangled and have a mortality rate that is high from twin to twin transfusion and tangling of cords
vomiting during pregnancy so severe it leads to dehydration, electrolyte and acid base imbalance, starvation ketosis, and weight loss; prolonged past 12 weeks gestation
hyperemesis gravidarum
abstaining form sexual intercourse
natural family planning abstinence
withdrawal of penis prior to ejaculation
coitus interruptus- withdrawal
what is important to teach pt about withdrawal method
be aware of fluid leaking form penis
*good choice for MONOGAMOUS couple with religious conviction
method that requires exclusive breastfeeding
lactational amenorrhea
what is important to teach pt about lactational amenorrhea
effectiveness is enhanced by frequent feedings or use of barrier method
disruption of breastfeeding or supplementation increases risk of pregnancy
need an alternate method if stopped breastfeeding, supplementing, menses returns, or if infant is 6 months
what is the disadvantage of lactational amenorrhea
the 1st ovulation is unpredictable
requires awareness of menstrual cycle
fertility awareness- based methods
what are the disadvantages of fertility awareness- based methods
not ideal for irregular periods, breastfeeding, and perimenopause
what are the fertility awareness methods
calendar method
basal body temp
cervical mucus
lactational amenorrhea
record cycles, calculate ovulation 14 days prior to cycle, avoid intercourse during fertile time
calendar method