PET Flashcards
1
Q
prophylaxis for high risk women
A
low dose aspirin at 12 weeks
150mg
taken until birth at night time
2
Q
target BP of pregnant women
A
135/85
3
Q
labetolol contraindications
A
asthma
4
Q
how does methyl dopa work
A
alpha agonist
5
Q
how does labetolol work
A
alpha and beta agonist
6
Q
how does nifedipine work
A
ca channel antagonist
7
Q
when to admit woman with hypertension
A
> 160
8
Q
indications for birth
A
pulmonary oedema
placental abruption
9
Q
eclampsia more common in
A
teens
10
Q
management of eclampsia
A
roll on side and o2
11
Q
labour and birth in PET
A
epidural anaesthsia
iv fluids [restrict input to 80ml/hr] to prevent pulmondary oedema
12
Q
post partum management
A
double CV risk now
avoid NSAIDS
LMWH- thrombophrophylaxis
