Pregnancy Flashcards

1
Q

Amniotic fluid index (AFI)
Normal range: _ cm
Oligohydramnios: <
Polyhydraminos: >

A

8–18 cm
5
25

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3 causes of oligohydraminos

A
  • post-term pregnancies (> 42w)
  • Placenta lnsufficiency
  • PROM

PIPsqueak

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3
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Complications of oligohydraminos (3)

A
  • Cord compression
  • IU Growth Restriction
  • Potter sequence

only enough AF for a CIP

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4
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5 maternal/pregnancy causes of polyhydraminos

A
  • Diabetes mellitus (Maternal)
  • Rh incompatibility (Maternal)
  • Anencephaly
  • GI atresias/ stenosis
  • Cystic lungs
  • Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome
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5
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Complications of polyhydraminos (3)

A
  • Premature birth
  • Umbilical cord prolapse
  • Fetal malposition

(PUFM)

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6
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Complications of multiple gestations:
- Preeclampsia
- PROM
- Cervical incompetence
- Gestational DM

(4)

A
  • Preterm birth (MCCx) –> dulce maria
  • HyperEmesis gravidarum
  • Atony uterine
  • Placental Insufficiency

DIEPAP
(DM,Insuff/Incomp,Emesis,Preterm,Atony,PROM/Pre-eclampsia)

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7
Q

Risk Factors for

Ectopic pregnancy:
* h/o ectopic pregnancy

(5)

A
  • Ligated tubes
  • IUD
  • Tubal scarring (s/t PID)
  • Endometriosis
  • Smoking

(LITES)

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8
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Sxs of Tubal Rupture in Ectopic pregnancy

3

A

Acute severe lower abdominal pain
Tachycardia
Hypotension

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9
Q

Uncomplicated ectopic pregnancies
Hemodynamically stable
Treatment:

A
  1. Methotrexate (MTX)
  2. Indications for non-urgent surgery:
    - Unsuccessful MTX

salpingostomy (removal of EP w/o removing affected fallopian tube)

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10
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What surgery is emergently indicated in (impending) rupture tubal ectopic pregnancy which presents as ACUTE, severe abdominal pain and Hemodynamic instability?

A

Salpingectomy

complete removal of the affected fallopian tube

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11
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Prenatal screening for GBS performed between___ weeks of gestation bc colonization by this bacteria may cause ___

A

36 - 38 weeks

chorioamnionitis

vaginal and rectal swab for culture and gram staining

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12
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50g, one-hour oral glucose challenge test (initial screening) at ___ weeks gestation

100g, three-hour oral glucose tolerance test (oGTT) to confirm diagnosis

A

24–28

If glucose challenge is + but tolerance is normal → Hyperglycemia of pregnancy

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13
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first-line antibiotic agent for asymptomatic bacteriuria during pregnancy

A

Amoxicillin/clavulanate

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14
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Chronic hypertension during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of fetal complications (5)

Diagnosed prior to pregnancy or to 20 weeks gestation

A
  • small for gestational age
  • abruptio placentae
  • premature delivery
  • IUGR
  • IUFD (Placental insufficiency)

SAPII

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15
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First-line treatment for the acute management of severe migraine in pregnant patients

A

Acetaminophen

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16
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A short cervix is defined as being less than __ mm in length at less than __ weeks.

A

25 mm (2.5 cm)
24 weeks

By 3rd trimester, normal to have a cervical length <3 cm (bc it thins out)

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17
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Spontaneous expulsion of a dead fetus (s/t intrauterine fetal demise) occur within 2 weeks.
If not, offer induction of labor by
- vaginal [med]
- IV [med]

A
  • misoprostol
  • oxytocin

Risk factors for IUFD:
≥ 35 yo
nulliparity
DM/obesity/HTN

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18
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Retention of a dead fetus for >2 w leads to

↑ maternal absorption of fetal ____ → DIC

A

Thromboplastin

DIC can lead to AKI

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19
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Amniotic fluid embolism can occur antepartum, postpartum, and with IUFD.

Clinical features include (4):

Treatment:

s/t entry of fetal debris into maternal circulation

A

hypotension; dyspnea; cardiac arrest; DIC

Tx: Emergency cesarean delivery/supportive care

20
Q

Neonatal thyrotoxicosis is most often self-limiting, but severe disease can result in tachycardia, diaphoresis, and (3)

A

poor weight gain (Failure to thrive) w/ hyperphagia
stridor
microcephaly

21
Q

Increased levels of ____ during pregnancy result in ureteral smooth muscle relaxation and ureteral dilation → urinary stasis & uv-reflux → ascending UTI

A

progesterone

22
Q

In pregnant women, listeriosis can cause these complications:
- maternal fever
- preterm birth
- PPROM
- 2 other complications

Transmission occurs trans-placentally or via ____

A
  • chorioamnionitis
  • IUFD

infected vaginal secretions/blood during delivery

23
Q

Neonatal listeriosis (granulomatosis infantiseptica) manifests in newborns up to 3 weeks with:
severe systemic infection
dissemination to organs (3).

Both mother and newborn should be treated with IV ___

A

liver → hepatomegaly
lungs → respiratory distress
Meningitis (brain) → fever, seizures, hypotonia, abnormal cerebral u/s

ampicillin and gentamicin

24
Q

Delivery of the placenta causes a rapid decline in what hormone?

A

progesterone

25
Q

Antithyroid meds In pregnancy:
1st trimester: ___ is recommended.
2nd/3rd trimester: __ or __

A

Propylthiouracil (PTU → Primary Trimester Uterus)

carbimazole or methimazole

26
Q

Amniocentesis is the method of choice to confirm fetal aneuploidy in patients at
≥ _ weeks gestation

Offered to patients with:
- 35+ yo
- abnormal quad screen
- h/o child with chrm anomaly

A

15

Complications:
PROM, Miscarriage, Hemorrhage, Infection

27
Q

Risk factors for Breech presentation:
- Premature delivery (no time to move)
- Maternal reproductive tract anomalies
(2)

A

Oligohydraminos (no space to move)

small for gestational age (not strong enough)

28
Q

Pregnant patient presents with dull abdominal pain, vomiting, fever, leukocytosis, and mild pyuria. No uterine tenderness.

A

Appendy

29
Q

Pregnant patient with:
abdominal pain, N/V, anorexia, +/-fever → Jaundice → Hyper-bilirubin &

AST/ALT > 1000!!!!!!!!

A

Viral hepatitis A infection

(Travel to Latin America increases risk)

*hemolysis and thrombocytopenia rarely are seen

30
Q

In patients with PPH and suspected uterine atony, the first-line therapy is to administer __ & bimanual uterine massage, followed by other _____ and ____.

If all that fails to stop the bleeding, surgical interventions, such as placement of ____ or ___, are necessary if conservative therapy shows no effect within 30 minutes.

A

IV oxytocin

Uterotonic agents (methylergonovine/misoprostol/Carboprost)

Tranexamic acid

uterine compression sutures (B-lynch)
hysterectomy

31
Q

Pregnant pt with intense pruritus (usually hands & feet) and labs show:
↑ bile acid
↑ direct bilirubin

Dx and Tx?

A

Dx: Intrahepatic cholestasis

Tx: Ursodeoxycholic acid to increase bile flow

↑ bile acid (sensitive/specific) for dx

32
Q

Pregnant pt with abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and hypertension with proteinuria:

↑ T bilirubin ≥ 1.2 mg/dL
platelet count < 100k
AST > 80+

dx/tx:

A

HELLP syndrome

Tx: magnesium sulfate (prevents seizures), Antihypertensives, and prompt delivery.

33
Q

Diagnosis & Treatment

Pregnant pt with nausea, vomiting, RUQ pain & jaundice
Labs show:
↑ WBCs
↓ Platelets (+/-)
↑ AST
↑ Direct bilirubin
↑ Prothrombin
HYPOGLYCEMIA

may rapidly lead to AMS, AKI & acute hepatic failure

A

Acute fatty liver of pregnancy

Tx: Prompt delivery

NO HYPERTENSION

34
Q

During pregnancy, preexisting mild __ symptoms can worsen due to increased turnover of antidiuretic hormone.

A

Diabetes Insipidus

35
Q

pt with h/o of multiple pregnancy losses < 10w with livedo reticularis (purple rash/net like coloration), prolonged PTT, low plts, and a + antiphospholipid antibody (anti-β2-glycoprotein 1 antibody)
dx/tx

A

antiphospholipid syndrome (APS)

TX: LMWH (enoxaparin) + low-dose Aspirin

recommended for the prevention of thrombosis and preeclampsia, respectively, in all pregnant patients with APS

36
Q

___ is a common complication of third-degree perineal lacerations

A

Fecal incontinence

37
Q

How to evaluate suspected IUGR?

A

transabdominal or transvaginal fetal ultrasonography

Dx confirmed by estimated fetal weight or abdominal circumference < 10th %

38
Q

Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism can cause Functional Hypothalamic Amennorhea (FHA)

Typically seen in pts with a hx of stress or excessive exercise + low to normal BMI

Treatment consists of diet and exercise to increase BMI and what medication?

A

pulsatile GnRH injections

to increase FSH/LH levels & stimulate ovulation

FHA is due to a dysfunction in the pulsatile secretion of GnRH

39
Q

Dianosis

New-onset hypertension (≥ 140/90 mm Hg on ≥ 2 occasions after >20w EGA) & Proteinuria

OR

End-organ dysfunction (cerebral or visual disturbances, hemolysis, thrombocytopenia, pulmonary edema, hepatic or renal dysfunction).

A

Pre-eclampsia with severe features

40
Q

Diagnosis

Presents with slow progression of hirsutism, normal menstruation, normal gonadotropins, and normal testosterone and DHEA-S

A

idiopathic hirsutism

s/t Increased activity of 5-alpha reductase

resulting in elevated dihydrotestosterone (DHT)

41
Q

21-hydroxylase deficiency, which typically affects adolescents, is characterized by (5)

laboratory studies would show
increased levels of __ & __

Labs show elevated levels of 2 products

A

hirsutism
virilization
acne
infertility or irregular menses

17-hydroxyprogesterone
DHEA-S

42
Q

Postterm (42+w) pregnancy increases the risk for __ amniotic fluid.

A

meconium-stained

can be aspirated by baby

43
Q

Intermittent ___ are not associated with worse perinatal outcomes, and therefore intervention is not always required

A

variable decelerations

(some early some late in less than 50% contractions)

44
Q

Therapy

Can reduce umbilical cord compression by increasing the volume of amniotic fluid, and is one option for recurrent variable decelerations

A

Amnioinfusion

45
Q

recurrent variable decelerations are defined as

Treatment consists of what?

A

some early some late decels in greater than 50% contractions

1st line: Maternal resuscitation/repositioning
2nd line: Amnioinfusion

46
Q

Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) with a soft, boggy uterus on examination is suggestive of uterine atony.
Uterine massage and oxytocin are not helping. What do next?

A

Give additional uterotonic agents*
(methylergonovine/misoprostol)
and
tranexamic acid (TXA).

  • carbetocin, ergometrine, carboprost, injectable prostaglandins