OBGYN Flashcards
master the vag
1
Q
Describe a complete abortion.
A
- No products in uterus
- There is passage of fetal/placental tissue
2
Q
Describe an incomplete abortion.
A
- Some but not all products of conception pass
- Ultrasound shows retained products of conception
- Cervix generally dilated
3
Q
Describe an inevitable abortion.
A
- Ultrasound shows live fetus
- cervix generally dilated
4
Q
Describe a missed abortion.
A
- cervix is closed
- fully retained products of conception
5
Q
Describe a threatened abortion.
A
- There is passage of tissue
- maintains cardiac motion
- cervix is closed
6
Q
What should you do after an abnormal maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein screen?
A
next step is US to rule out dating error
7
Q
Which test remains the most expeditious and definitive testing available for early detection of trisomy 21?
A
chorionic villlus sampling
