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Pregancy / Neonates Flashcards

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USMLE® Step 1 flashcards
1
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Define gravidity

A

Number of pregnancys

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Define parity

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Number of successful deliveries

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What is the pathophysiology of preeclampsia?

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HTN during pregnancy, possibly due to placenta released substances causing vasoconstriction.
Above 140/90 considered abnormal.

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4
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What is the fundal height?

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Distance +/- 3cm from top of public bone to top of uterus indicates length of pregnancy (after 24 weeks).

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What is placenta previa?

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Part or whole of placenta covers cervix opening.

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What is placenta abruption?

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Part or whole placenta detaches - 1% of all pregnancies, bleeding can be significant & concealed.

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What is the pathophysiology of gestational diabetes?

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Decreased efficacy of insulin secondary to placental hormones.
Increased insulin demand secondary to foetus demands.

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