OBGYN 8 Flashcards
Tx of chorioamnionitis
♣ Broad spectrum IV antibiotics (e.g. ampicillin, gentamicin, clindamycin)
♣ Induction of labor
What are contraindications to using Indomethacin to stop preterm labor
3rd trimester (closure of ductus arteriosus)
What are contraindications to using Nifedipine to stope preterm labor
Hypotension
What are contraindications to using Mag to stop preterm labor
Myasthenia gravis
What are contraindications to using terbutaline to stop preterm labor
Terb is NOT used to stop preterm labor because it is ineffective and dangerous if used for long periods of time
Contraindications to using beta agonists (Terb and Ritodrine) as tocolytics
arrhythmia, HTN, seizure disorder, diabetes
Describe the results of amniocentesis in chorioamniotiis
- Elevated IL-6
- Low amniotic fluid glucose
- Presence of leukocytes has low predictive value
When do you give steroids in PPROm
< 34 weeks
When do you give mag in PPROM
< 32 weeks
When do you augment delivery in PPROM
> 34 weeks
Adverse effects of oxytocin
- Hyponatremia (Oxytocin is produced by posterior pituitary and can act similar to antidiuretic hormone)
- Hypotension
- Tachysystole
Management of woman with history of genital HSV
Prophylactic acyclovir or valacyclovir beginning at 36 weeks to reduce risk of outbreak during delivery
What are the severe features of preeclampsia
♣ Thrombocytopenia (platelets <100,000) ♣ Impaired LFTs (2x normal) ♣ Renal insufficiency (Cr > 1.1) ♣ Pulmonary edema ♣ New onset cerebral disturbance, or visual impairment
Meds to treat severe HTN in pregnancy
- Labetalol IV (do not give if bradycardic)
- Hydralazine IV
- Nifedipine PO
Diagnostic test for endometriosis
Laparoscopy - allows for direct visualiztaion, biopsy, and removal of endometriotic lesions
Common complication of endometriosis
Infertility - Cyclic accumulation of ectopic foci of hemorrhage and adhesions can distort pelvic anatomy and impair fertility by obstructing oocyte release or sperm entry
Management of spontaneous abortion without expulsion of fetal parts
- Expectant or medical induction (misoprostol) if hemodynamically stable
- Suction curettage is infection or hemodynamically unstable
Tx of lichen sclerosis
Topical steroids
What medication induces ovulation
Clomiphine
Tx of CAH
Replacement of cortisol and aldosterone
Recall that disease is caused due to defective enzyme preventing creation of cortisol/aldosterone, which leads to positive feedback to bump up the adrenal gland and all excess activity gets shunted to androgen production