Obstetrics

Question 1

Pregnant women are screened for anaemia at:

Answer 1

the booking visit (often done at 8-10 weeks), and at
28 weeks

Question 2

At what many weeks are the extra antenatal visits if primip

Answer 2

25 weeks (only if primip)
31 weeks (only if primip)
Routine care: BP, urine dipstick, symphysis-fundal height (SFH)
40 weeks + Discussion about options for prolonged pregnancy

Question 3

When is nuchal scan done

Answer 3

11-13 weeks

Question 3

Causes of an increased nuchal translucency

Answer 3

Down’s syndrome
congenital heart defects
abdominal wall defects

Question 4

Causes of hyperechogenic bowel:

Answer 4

cystic fibrosis
Down’s syndrome
cytomegalovirus infection