OBGYN Flashcards
Anastrozole has what side effects?
Bone Pain, joint problems
Patient’s with thyroid storm, what should be given or considered?
Beta blocker, PTU (Thionamide), and Iodine
Also think about steroids
If a pre-menopausal woman has an incidental ovarian cyst between 5-10 cm, what should the follow up recommendations be?
Repeat Pelvic Ultrasound in 3 months
What medication does Tamoxifen interact with?
Paroxetine, CYP2D6 inhibitor, can accidently decrease Tamoxifen potency
If a post-menopausal woman has an ovarian cyst (via pelvic ultrasound), what should be ordered next?
CA-125
An overweight young female with diabetes and poor menstrual cycle, what hormone hallmark says PCOS?
Elevated LH:FSH ratio
Primary Ovarian Insufficiency does not have any estrogen. A patient has premature menopause before 40 years old. What is the hormone imbalance?
Elevated FSH:LH ratio
What is the standard mammogram screening age range?
Mammograms start for age 40-75 years old
Can start at age 35 if elevated risk factors
What is the average PAP/HPV start time in years?
21-65 years old, do not start early based on sexual history
Remember every 5 years for PAP/HPV
A patient is treated for chlamydia. If repeat testing is required to prove cure, when should this be done?
We are trying to avoid false positives
After 3 weeks