Obs & Gobs

Question 2

management of eclampsia

Answer 2

4g/16mmol magnesium over 5-15mins then infusion of 1g/hr

Question 3

Chicken pox in pregnancy

Answer 3

if rash <24hrs & 20/40 or more give aciclovir.

Question 4

Diagnostic criteria for hyperemisis gravidum

Answer 4

Protracted N&V of pregnancy plus the following 3:
-Dehydration
->5% weight loss
-Electrolyte disturbance

Question 5

Admission criteria for hyperemisis gravidum

Answer 5

Any of the following:
-Unable to tolerate oral antiemetics
-kentonuria/>5% weight loss
-suspected co-morbidity (UTI)