Obstetrics Flashcards
Role of estrogen in combined OCPs?
FSH suppression
Effect of FSH suppression by combined OCPs?
Prevents maturation of follicle
Role of progesterone in combined OCPs?
LH suppression
Effect of FSH suppression by combined OCPs?
Prevents ovulation (LH surge), Promotes cervical mucosal thickening
Shared effect of estrogen and progesterone in combined OCPs?
Thinning of endometrial lining … inhibits implantation of fertilized ovum
Which form of birth control is indicated for females immediately after delivery?
Progesterone-only OCPs
Why are Progesterone-only OCPs indicated immediately after delivery?
Progesterone cannot pass into breast milk
Why might lactation be thought to serve as contraception?
Increased prolactin inhibits release of GnRH … No ovulation with low LH/FSH
Route of contraception administered by Norplant?
Releases small amount of progestin
AE of Norplant?
Break-through pregnancy (ectopic)
Definition of melasma?
Dark pigmentation of face
Risk factors for melasma?
OCP use, Pregnancy
Recommended dose of Ca2+ for pregnant females < 19 yo?
1300 mg
Recommended dose of Ca2+ for pregnant females > 19 yo?
1000 mg
Recommended dose of Fe for pregnant females?
30 mg
Recommended dose of Folate for pregnant females?
1 mg
Recommended dose of Folate for pregnant females with HX of pregnancy with NTD?
4 mg
Average weight gain during pregnancy?
20-40 lbs
Which screening should be performed during 1st trimester for African, Asian females?
Thalassemia
Which screening should be performed during 1st trimester for AA females?
Sickle Cell
3 effect of Sickle Cell disease during pregnancy?
Increased risk of crisis … CHF, Pulmonary infarction, Pre-eclampsia
Treatment of choice for pregnant female who is HIV (+)?
IV zidovudine during delivery; Oral zidovudine to baby
How long should Zidovudine be administered to baby born to HIV (+) mother?
6 weeks
Best route of delivery for HIV (+) female?
C-section
Normal risk of vertical transmission of HIV?
25%
Risk of vertical transmission of HIV after administration of zidovudine?
8%
Should female with HIV breastfeed?
No … HIV is absolute contraindication to breastfeeding
If pregnant female is not immune to Rubella, should you give the vaccine?
No … MMR vaccine is live-attenuated
On routine GYN exam, unilateral adnexal mass is palpated in young asymptomatic female – diagnosis?
Failure of dominant follicle to rupture
Treatment for Failure of dominant follicle to rupture?
None
US of pregnant female shows corpus luteum cysts – next step in workup?
Observe … cyst will begin to shrink at 10 weeks, disappear at 16 weeks
What accounts for increased nausea/vomiting in pregnancy?
Increased estrogen, progesterone, β-HCG
Definition of Chadwick’s sign?
Blue discoloration of cervix
Definition of Goodell’s sign?
Cervical softening
At what point in pregnancy does β-HCG have 100% sensitivity?
11 days after missed period
In which condition is β-HCG very low?
Ectopic pregnancy
In which condition is β-HCG very high?
Hydatidiform mole
What is doubling time of β-HCG during normal pregnancy?
2 days
At what point in pregnancy does β-HCG level peak in pregnancy?
8-10 weeks
Most reliable method of determining gestational age?
US
How do you determine gestational age with US?
Gestational sac diameter (in mm) + 30
2 aspects of clinical presentation for molar pregnancy?
Painless vaginal bleeding; Hyperemesis
Change to uterus size in setting of molar pregnancy?
Larger than expected
Prognosis for 80% of hydatidiform moles?
Benign
During pregnancy, cardiac output increases by …
40%
Which type of murmur is always pathologic when heard during pregnancy?
Diastolic
Hematologic change seen in pregnancy?
Increased coagulability
Which type of murmur is normal when heard in pregnancy?
Systolic
Change to BUN and creatinine in pregnancy?
Increase … due to fluid expansion
Which 2 pulmonary values increase during pregnancy?
Tidal volume, O2 consumption
Which 2 pulmonary values decrease during pregnancy?
Residual volume, FRC
Which molecule is responsible for insulin resistance in pregnancy?
HPL (Human Placental Lactogen)
What accounts for improvement in PUD during pregnancy?
Increased prostaglandin production
Which 2 neurologic conditions might improve during pregnancy?
MS, Migraines
Which endocrine condition might improve during pregnancy?
Graves disease
2 contraindications to use of IUD?
Vaginal/cervical infection; HX of infertility
What size of uterus is contraindicated in IUD use?
Depth of uterus <6 cm
Contraindication to use of Diaphragm as birth control?
Latex allergy of patient or partner
2 AEs of Diaphragm as birth control?
UTI, Toxic shock syndrome
Which pathogen is associated with IUD placement?
Actinomyces israelii
Role of estrogen in combined OCPs?
FSH suppression
Effect of FSH suppression by combined OCPs?
Prevents maturation of follicle
Role of progesterone in combined OCPs?
LH suppression
Effect of FSH suppression by combined OCPs?
Prevents ovulation (LH surge), Promotes cervical mucosal thickening
Shared effect of estrogen and progesterone in combined OCPs?
Thinning of endometrial lining … inhibits implantation of fertilized ovum
Which form of birth control is indicated for females immediately after delivery?
Progesterone-only OCPs
Why are Progesterone-only OCPs indicated immediately after delivery?
Progesterone cannot pass into breast milk
Why might lactation be thought to serve as contraception?
Increased prolactin inhibits release of GnRH … No ovulation with low LH/FSH
On 2nd trimester US, thickened nuchal translucency is associated with …
Down Syndrome
Which NTD screening should be provided to females < 35 yo?
AFP
Change to serum AFP in NTD?
High
3 other etiologies of high serum AFP?
Multiple gestation, Duodenal atresia, Gestational age error
Change to serum AFP in Down Syndrome?
Low
Which NTD screening should be provided to females > 35 yo?
Triple marker … AFP, Estriol, β-HCG
4 components of Quad Screen for NTD?
AFP, Estriol, β-HCG, Inhibin A
5 screenings that should be performed during 3rd trimester?
Gestational DM, GBS, Chlamydia/gonorrhea, RH blood type, HSV
At what stage in gestation should female be evaluated for gestational DM?
Between 24-28
Treatment for vaginal birth if 3rd trimester GBS screening is (+)?
Intrapartum IV penicillin
In addition to Down Syndrome, what is another complication of pregnancy > 35 yo?
Multiple fetal losses
Renal abnormality associated with Turner’s Syndrome?
Horseshoe kidney
35 yo female presents at 15 weeks; Triple marker screen shows increased AFP – what is next step in management?
Amniocentesis
Role of amniocentesis in female >35 yo with increased AFP?
Determine fetal karyotype
Best method of determining fetal RH isoimmunization and fetal CBC?
Percutaneous umbilical cord sample
Complication of amniocentesis?
Amniotic fluid embolus
Clinical presentation of Amniotic fluid embolus?
Pregnant female with hypotension, tachycardia, bronchospasm, cyanosis
Hematologic complication of Amniotic fluid embolus?
DIC
Treatment for Amniotic fluid embolus?
Intubation
Role of Chorionic villi sampling during pregnancy?
Best diagnostic way to detect fetal chromosomal abnormalities
Indication for testing fetal lung maturity?
If premature delivery is necessary
Normal L:S ratio in fetal lung maturity testing?
> 2:1
L:S ratio during fetal lung maturity testing stands for …
Lecithin : Sphingomyelinase
Which substance increases lecithin and surfactant during pregnancy?
Corticosteroids