OBGYN Flashcards
2 possible next steps in management after Pap testing shows high-grade squamous epithelial lesion?
LEEP or colposcopy
Which group of women might be good candidate for LEEP after Pap shows high-grade squamous epithelial lesion?
Age > 25 yo, Not pregnant, Completed child-bearing
What is involved in LEEP procedure?
Excision of cervical transformation zone + surrounding endocervix
Who should be screened annually for gonorrhea and chlamydia?
Sexually active females < 25 yo
Screening test of choice for detection of gonorrhea and chlamydia?
Nucleic acid amplification testing (NAAT)
Best treatment for gonorrhea and chlamydia detected by NAAT?
Azithromycin + Doxycycline
In addition to ABX treatment, what is the next step for patients who test (+) for gonorrhea and chlamydia?
Screening for other sexually-transmitted infections (HIV, syphilis)
Most likely diagnosis in post-menopausal female who presents with new-onset pelvic pressure, uterine mass, and ascites?
Uterine sarcoma
Most common location of ascites in uterine sarcoma?
Posterior cul-de-sac
Most common site of metastasis in uterine sarcoma?
Lungs
Next step of workout for post-menopausal female with suspected uterine sarcoma?
Hysterectomy … to confirm diagnosis and stage disease
2 risk factors for development of uterine sarcoma?
Tamoxifen use, Pelvic radiation
3 lab tests that should be performed at 24-28 week prenatal visit?
Hemoglobin/hematocrit (or CBC), Antibody screening if mother is Rh(D) negative, 50g 1-hour glucose tolerance test
When does gestational thrombocytopenia typically occur?
2-3 trimester
Typical platelet count of gestational thrombocytopenia?
70,000–150,000
Typical prognosis of gestational thrombocytopenia?
Resolution after delivery
2 possible mechanisms for gestational thrombocytopenia?
Hemodilution, Accelerated platelet destruction
Best management of gestational thrombocytopenia?
Serial CBC during pregnancy
When might gestational thrombocytopenia be a contraindication to neuraxial analgesia?
Severe thrombocytopenia < 70,000
Why is severe thrombocytopenia in gestational thrombocytopenia a contraindication to neuraxial analgesia?
Associated with increased risk of spinal epidural hematoma
Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT) is the most effective treatment available for …
Menopausal hot flashes
4 beneficial effects of Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT)?
Decreased risk of osteoporosis, colon CA, T2DM, all-cause mortality < 60 yo
5 detrimental effects of Menopausal Hormone Therapy (MHT)?
Increased risk of CVA, DVT, breast CA, gallbladder disease, CAD > 60 yo
3 qualities of physiologic nipple discharge?
Bilateral, Multiductal, Expressed only with manipulation