Passmed 2 Flashcards
what is the tumour marker for pancreatic cancer
CA 19-9
what is the tumour marker for bowel cancer
CEA
what is the tumour marker for liver cancer and germ cell tumours
AFP
how will premature ovarian failure present in bloods
Raised FSH/LH
low oestradiol
what may be used to control the hirsuitism and acne in PCOS
COCP
if contra/ineffective - topical eflornithine
spironolactone
what is the most likely location of an ectopic pregnancy
ampulla of the falopian tube
what are the risk factors for hyperemesis gravidarum
multiple pregnancies trophoblastic disease hyperthyroidism nulliparity obesity
what are the risk factors for placental abruption
multiparity, increased maternal age, maternal trauma
how long will the COCP take to be effective
if in first 5 days of cycle - immediate
otherwise 7 days
how long will it take for the POP to be effective
2 days
what is the first line treatment for menorrhagia
IUS - mirena
what are some causes of repeat candidiasis infection
diabetes, immunosupp, preg, steroid/antibiotic use
PPROM, maternal tachycardia + pyrexia, fetal tachycardia
chorioamnionitis
what are the considerations for contraception in epileptics
medications have enzyme inducing effects - dont use COCP or POP
Mirena - contraceptive + works for heavy periods
musty’, frothy, green vaginal discharge
pH >4.5
bac vag
