Peds/pregnancy Flashcards
What is pre-eclampsia?
A combination of high blood pressure, fluid retention, and high levels of protein in the urine during pregnancy
Typically occurs after the 20th week of pregnancy and affects about 1 in 20 women.
What are common symptoms of pre-eclampsia?
Reduction in urine output, swelling of the face, hands, and feet, sudden or excessive weight gain
Blood pressure is commonly elevated above 140/90.
What is the risk of untreated pre-eclampsia?
It can progress to eclampsia, which involves seizures and comas
Eclampsia is a potentially fatal condition.
Who is at higher risk for developing pre-eclampsia?
- First pregnancy
- Women over 40
- African-American women
- Women with a history of pre-eclampsia
- Women with a history of high blood pressure, diabetes, or kidney disease
Certain demographics show increased susceptibility.
What are some treatment options for pre-eclampsia?
- Bed rest
- Increased fluid intake
- Close monitoring of blood pressure
- Inducing labor if necessary
Treatment aims to manage symptoms and prevent complications.
True or False: Most women with pre-eclampsia are asymptomatic.
False
Most patients experience noticeable symptoms.
Fill in the blank: Pre-eclampsia typically occurs in women after their _______ week of pregnancy.
20th
What blood pressure level is commonly associated with pre-eclampsia?
Above 140/90
Elevated blood pressure is a key indicator of the condition.
What is congenital ptosis?
A failure of the levator palpebrae superioris (LPS) to develop properly, resulting in an upper droopy eyelid.
Congenital ptosis is present at birth.
What are the mechanical causes of acquired ptosis?
Increased weight of the eyelid making it too heavy for the LPS to lift (caused by fat deposition or edema).
Mechanical factors can lead to functional impairment of the eyelid.
What is cicatricial ptosis?
Ptosis caused by injury resulting in scar tissue.
Scar tissue can restrict the movement of the eyelid.
What is involutional ptosis?
Ptosis that occurs as the LPS begins to degrade with increasing age, resulting in a loss of function.
Involutional ptosis is often seen in older adults.
What causes myogenic ptosis?
Muscle dystrophies or diseases such as myasthenia gravis.
Myogenic disorders affect the muscle’s ability to function properly.
What are the 2 primary risk factors for ROP?
- Birth weight less than 1500g
- Gestational age less than 32 weeks
