Obstetrics Flashcards
What can cause gastroschesis in an infant?
NSAIDs
What classifies as preterm?
25-37 weeks
What is the first sign of pregnancy seen on PE?
Goodell sign: softening of the cervix at first 4 weeks
Ladin sign
softening of the midline of the uterus (6 weeks)
Chadwick sign
Blue discoloration of the vagina and cervix (6-8 weeks)
When can you see a gestational sac on US?
5 weeks
What does an elevated AFP signify in screening
Neural tube defect
Ventral wall defect
Multiple gestations
When can a first trimester combined test be done
9-13 weeks
When can cell free fetal DNA be done
> 10 weeks
When can CVS be done?
10-13 weeks
When can quad screen be done?
15-22 weeks
When can amnio be done?
15-20 weeks
When can 2nd trimester US be done?
18-20 weeks
What abx are given for septic abortion?
Levofloxacin and MTZ
Treatment of preterm labor
Baby at 34-36 weeks: Betamethasone (steroids) + PCN if GBS +
Baby at 32-33 weeks: betamethasone + tocolytics + PCN
Baby at <32 weeks: betamethasone + totcolytics + Mg + PCN
When are tocolytics contraindicated?
If cervix is dilated >4 cm
Work up and treatment for ectopic pregnancy
1) pregnancy test + TVUS
2) If ruptured or pt is hemodynamically unstable: Laparoscopy
3) If not ruptured/patient is stable and no medical contraindications: methotrexate
Tocolytics + SE
Mg: flushing, headaches, diplopia, hyporeflexia
CCB: headache, flushing, dizziness
Terbutaline: tachycardia, hypotension; CONTRAINDICATED IN DM
Treatment for endometritis/chorioamnionitis
amp + gent + clinda