OBGYN: Reno questions/answers Flashcards
Differentiate b/w placenta previa and abrupto placentae
- Placenta Previa
* placenta covers part or all of cervical os
* PAINLESS bleeding
* during 3rd tri MC - Abrupto Placentae
* placenta detaches from uterus
* PAINFUL bleeding (seen or unseen)
* MC during 3rd tri
define pre term
delivery before 37 week
list two diagnostic criteria for per term labor
- regular uterine contraction <4-6/hour
2. cervical change: effacement of 80% or dilation of 3+CM
explain management of preterm labor after 34 weeks and before 34 weeks
-when can u discharge?
BEFORE 34 WEEKS
- admit
- fetal monitoring
- give betamethasone
- attempt to delay delivery for 48 hrs using MAG SULFATE
- ABX prophylaxis for GBS
AFTER 34 WEEKS
- admit
- monitor
- deliver
**if 4-6 hours pass with no progression of cervical effacement or dilation—- can discharge
4 RF for PROM
- vaginal/cervical infection
- smoking
- multiple gestations
- prior pre-term delivery
list two methods used to diagnose PROM
- check for FERNING under microscope
2. use nitrazine paper to check for alkalinity– turns blue if +amniotic fluid
what should we never put inside a vagina in a woman with PROM
anything that is NOT sterile—she is already at incr risk of infection
explain difference b/w PROM and PPROM
PROM=rupture of mem at 37+ weeks
PPROM= rupture of mem prior 37 weeks
management for PROM and PPROM
PROM
- admit
- fetal monitoring
- monitor mom for infection
- induce labor if no spontaneous labor after 18 hours
PPROM
- admit
- fetal monitor
- if 34 weeks or less–>bethamethasone
- ABX +/-
- induce labor–> if after 48 hours OR earlier if signs of distress
Describe dystocia, 3 reasons, and its tx
Dystocia=labor that does not progress normally
management based off which of the three problems are causing it
- POWERS (intensity of contractions)–>give IV Oxytocin
- PASSENGER (fetus too big)–>c section
- PASSAGE (maternal pelvis too small)–>c section
what constitues arrest of labor
no change in cervical dilation or effacement despite 4 hours of adequate contractions (>200 montevideo units)
describe shoulder dystocia and its management
shoulders wont come out—- managed by different maneuvers
*if they dont work— break fetus clavicles
describe breech presentation and its management
butt coming out first
-managed based on experience of the OB and if they feel confident to deliver a breech vaginally
describe umbilical cord prolapse and its management
umbilical cord extends beyond the presenting fetal part
-managed by trying to release pressure on cord from baby’s head
list four MC indications for c-section
- dystocia
- prior c section
- breech presentation
- fetal distress
list absolute indication for a c-section
prior non-transverse uterine incision
describe uterine rupture
- list signs/symps (4)
- RF (5)
*when all muscle layers of uterus tear apart
S/S
- extreme pain (worse than labor)
- absent contractions
- bleeding
- fetal bradycardia*****
RF=previous uterine rupture, prior c-section, induction of labor with oxytocin, trauma, previous myomectomy
define PP hemorrhage
loss of blood >500 mL vaginal delivery, >1,000 mL C-section
four main causes of PP hemorrahge
- tone (uterine atony)
- tissue (retained placental tissue)
- trauma/lacerations
- thrombin (coag disorder)
RF for uterine atony (6)
- multiple gestations
- fetal macrosomia
- prolonged labor
- IV oxytocin
- Mag Sulfate to manage preeclampsia
- uterine leiomyomas/fibroids
tx for uterine atony
- uterine massage
- oxytocin
- if oxytocin doesnt work–>Methylergonovine
tx for refractory PP hemorrahge
tamponade
surgical ligation or cauterization of arteries
hysterectomy
3 causes of PP pain and how to manage it
- afterpains
- episiotomy
- lacerations
- breast engorgement
- post-epidural HA
- *tx=
- acetaminophen–NOT NSAIDS
- ASA
- codeine
describe colostrum and its purpose
yellow thick substance–secreted thru breast in first weeks PP–carries extra minerals, AAs and immunoglobulins (IgA) to protect baby from GI infections
riskiest time for PP hemorrahge
first hour after delivery
list five contraindications to BF
- maternal illicit drug use
- Maternal HIV
- maternal ETOH
- maternal untx, actiev TB
- BCA tx
explain how and why to start contraception after delivery
should start immediately after birth as ovulation can occur as early first 4 weeks
contraindications for contraception after delivery
no estrogen for at least first 12 weeks bc it incrs risk of clots and decrs milk prod
describe four main differences b/w PP blues and PP depression and list management of both
PP BLUES
- dep mood 2-4 days PP (up to 10)
- no thoughts of harming baby
- management=anticipatory guideance, recognition and reassurance
PP DEP
- major depression
- thoughts of harming baby
- starts b/w 2-4 weeks and 2 MO after delivery
- tx=antideps and CBT
how is HCG used to help diagnose early pregnancy loss
confirm that a pregnancy is no longer viable—- when HCG is falling at the approrapite rate
explain discriminatory zone of HCG and how it is used
- occurs at HCG=2500—-at this time you sould see a uterine pregnancy on sonogram
- if you dont see a pregnancy in uterus and HCG is 2500+, then it is ectopic until proven otherwise
when is it acceptable and not acceptable to use expectant management of an early pregnancy loss?
can be utilized in a pregnancy that is 12 weeks or less—aka during first trimester
cannot utilizze if pregnancy is >12 weeks OR if there are s/s of infection
describe medical management of early preg loss and how it is done
patient is given one does of mifepristone and then 24 hrs later one dose of misoprostol
explain gestational trophoblastic dz and how it is diagnosed and tx
diagnosed via physical exam—
*mismatch b/w gestational age and uterine size/fundal height and HCG (is very very very high)
sonogram: “snowstorm” or “cluster of grapes”
tx: surgical D/C
weekly and monthly HCG monitoring
RF for ectopic preg (6)
- previous
- tubal ligation
- IUD
- hx of PID
- smoking
- use of reproductive technology
MC location for ectpic and why?
fallopian tubes
WHY?
*fertilized egg’s trajectory is tubes then the uterus— it is very very very rare to have eg implant outside these two areas
s/s of a probable ectopic pregnancy
missed period \+ vaginal bleeding \+ lower abd pain
s/s and tx for acute ruptured ectopic preg
severe abd pain, rebound tenderness, dizziness, refered shoudler pain, hypovolemci shock
tx=surgery
diff in s/s, diagnosis and tx of
1. possible
2. probably
ectopic pregnancy
POSSIBLE
- vague s/s, +/- mild abd pain
- exma=normal
PROBABLE
- missed period, abd pain, vaiginal bleeding
- exam may have abd tenderness or + CMT
cause and tx of incompetent cervix
MCC= previous LEEP procedures
TX=cerclage— suture the cervix
s/s of abrupto placentae
painful cramps abd pain vaginal bleeding (seen or unseen) back pain potential hemodynamic instability MC 3rd tri
tx for abrupto placentae
immediate delivery
iv fluids
blood transfussion for mom
control bleeding
use to tx women with HTN in pregnancy
methyldopa
list two diagnostic criteria for pre-eclampsia
new onset HTN and new onset proteinuria
list criteria for HELLP
- hemolysis
- elevated liver enzymes
- low platelets
s/s of eclampsia + tx
tonic-clonic seizures
TX= mag, HTN meds
DEFINITIVE TX=DELIVERY****
tx for GD and MC fetal consequence
insulin
macrosomia
how much folic acid should woman take and when to start and wht does it prevent
- 4mg/day for 1st tri
* prevents neural tube defects
list 5 common drugs contraindicated in pregnancy
- warfarin
- tetracycline
- valproic acid
- lithium
- benzos
5 physical exam findings that are common in pregnancy (but not cmmon otherwise)
Sytolic murmurs S3 spier angiomas striae linea nigra
chadwick’s sign, what does it indicate, and what does it look like
bluish color of cervix and vulva around 8-12 weeks gestation