Pregnancy Flashcards
All women of reproductive age should be taking
Folic acid
Prenatal care should be initiated by how many weeks
10 weeks
What do all pregnant patients need to be assessed for
Domestic violence
Qualitative pregnancy test
Yes or no
Quantitative pregnancy test
Amount of HCG
If a pregnant patient is not immune to rubella, when do they get vaccinated
After delivery and they are to avoid infected people
Tight lower quadrant
Appendix
What immunizations should be given during pregnancy
Influenza
TDap in 3rd trimester 27-36 weeks
What immunizations should be avoided in pregnancy?
MMR
Varicella
Live attenuated vaccines
When should pregnant patients be screened for gestational diabetes
24-28 weeks
What can cause preeclampsia, hydramnios, macrosomia, fetal organomegaly, maternal/infant trauma, or perinatal mortality
Gestational diabetes
Diabetes diagnosed at initial visit is called
Overt diabetes
Diabetes diagnosed during pregnancy is called
Gestational diabetes
What is the fasting blood glucose for diabetes
> =126
What is the A1C for diabetes
> =6.5
A pregnant woman is RH negative. When should she receive RhoGam
About 28 weeks
Within 72 hours of delivery
A pregnant woman is Rh negative and has had a miscarriage. What does she need?
RhoGam immediately after miscarriage
When do you test a pregnant patient for Group B strep
35-37 weeks
Vaginal and rectal swabs
Is inhaled budesonide (Pulmicort) safe to use in a pregnant asthma patient
Yes
Is levofloxacin, trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole, or doxycycline safe in pregnancy
No
Setraline (Zoloft) is pregnancy category
C
Painless vaginal bleeding at the end of the second trimester is associated with
Placenta previa
Abrupt onset of vaginal bleeding
Abdominal and or back pain
Scant bloody vaginal discharge
May occur in the second or third trimester
Abruptio placenta
At 20 weeks, where should the uterus measure
At the level of the umbilicus
What is the age of a neonate
0 to 28 days
What is the age of an infant
The whole first year of life
What is the age of a toddler
Ages 1 to 2 years old
What is the age of a preschooler
Ages 3 to 4 years old
What is the age of a school age child
Ages 5 to 12 years old
What is a neonates best vision range
8 to 12 inches away from the caregivers face
In what position should a newborn sleep
The newborn baby should sleep in a face up position
When should tummy time start after birth
Start immediately post birth, building up slowly to a total of 30 minutes per day until such time as child easily turn tummy to back, back to tummy without assistance
When does jaundice start in a newborn
After 24 hours of life
When should all newborns be back up to birthweight
2 to 4 weeks
What ocular prophylaxis do all newborns receive
Gonococal conjunctivitis
How do you treat chlamydial conjunctivitis in a newborn
It is treated with oral erythromycin for two weeks due to pneumonia risk
What does immune globulin do
It provides passive immunity and will protect the patient today
What does an immunization do
It provides active immunity and protects the baby in the future
Turning of the head and sucking when cheek is stroked. No longer seen by 6 to 12 months
Rooting reflex
Throwing out arms and legs followed by pulling them back to the body following a sudden movement or a loud noise. No longer seen by 16 weeks
Moro reflex
Arching of back and head raises when placed on stomach. Lasts until about 12 months
Parachute reflex
When stimulating the back, the trunk and hips move toward the side of the stimulus. No longer seen by nine months.
Tonic neck reflex
When is the most important time to screen for hearing defects
In the first days of life
At what age can a baby move from Tommy and lift themselves up onto arms, respond to sounds, smiles when smile too.
Two months
At what age can a baby reach for a toy or other object, smile for fun spontaneously with no trigger needed, roll from tummy to back.
Four months old
At what age does a baby look like the number six when sitting up, rolls from back to tummy and back.
Six months old
At what age can a child sit up and transfer objects from one hand to the other with ease
Eight months old
At what age can a child stand tall like the number one and walk on two legs
12 months old or one year old
At what age can a child name a single word objects, act like an 18-year-old by copying work that adults do, says no a lot also like an 18-year-old.
18 months old
At what age can a child speak into word sentences, follow two-step commands, can walk up to the second floor with help, and build a two block tower with ease.
Two years old
At what age can a child draw a circle, speak in three word sentences, ride a tricycle, and build a three block tower with ease.
Three years old
At what age can a child draw a cross, build a four block tower with ease, and speak in four word sentences.
Four years old
At 12 weeks just station where would the uterus measure
Just rising above the supra pubic bone
What medication for diabetes must be taken daily at breakfast with a meal and must be avoided with class III and IV heart disease, and heart failure
TZDs
-glitazone
What kind of insulin covers one meal at a time
Rapid acting insulin
What type of insulin last from meal to meal
Regular insulin
What type of insulin last from breakfast to dinner
NPH insulin
What type of insulin is once a day
Lantus
What type of insulin is our use mostly by type one diabetic’s before each meal
Rapid acting insulin i.e. Humalog (insulin lispro)
Premixed insulins are used mostly by
Type two diabetic
What is the starting dose of Metformin
500 mg daily BID
If Metformin Dose is at maximum and A-1 C and blood sugar are still high what should be added
Sulfonylurea
If blood sugar or A1 C is still elevated and patient is on both Metformin and sulfonylurea consider starting patient on
Basal insulin (Lantus SC once daily)
If patient with use of insulin, other options are
TZDs such as -glitazones
What diabetic medications cause weight loss
Metformin
What diabetic medications cause weight gain
Sulfonylurea, TZDs, insulin
What diabetic medication is weight neutral
Meglitanides
-glinide
Balanitis is a possible complication of
Diabetes which is a candlidal infection of the glans penis
Moderate to severe heart disease or heart failure is a contraindication of which drug
TZDs -glitazone Because they cause water the retention which may precipitate CHF
Are diabetics at higher risk for cataracts and glaucoma
Yes
A positive Coombs test in an Rh negative pregnant woman means
The mother has autoantibodies against Rh positive red blood cells
HCG is produced by the
Placenta
Serum alpha fetoprotein is produced by the
Fetal liver
The classic triad of symptoms for this disorder includes hypertension, edema i.e. weight gain, and proteinuria
Pregnancy induced hypertension or pre-eclampsia
Positive signs of pregnancy include
Palpation of the fetus and auscultation of the fetal heart tones by the nurse practitioner
Pregnant woman who is in the late third trimester of pregnancy complains of sudden onset of vaginal bleeding accompanied by a contracted uterus that feels hard (hypertonic) and is very painful. Associated with a sudden onset of dark red colored vaginal bleeding. Up to 20% of women do not have vaginal bleeding. If mild blood is reabsorbed and affected area re-implants. Severe cases cause hemorrhage. Fetus must be delivered to save mother’s life. High-risk in females with hypertension, preeclampsia/eclampsia, cocaine use
Abtuptio placentae
A multi para who is in the late 2nd to 3rd trimester complains of new onset of painless vaginal bleeding that is worsened by intercourse. Blood is bright red in color. Uterus is soft and nontender. If cervix is not dilated, treatment is strict bedrest. Intravenous magnesium sulfate if there is uterine cramping. Uterus will usually reimplanted self if mild. Any vaginal or rectal insertion or stimulation is an absolute contraindication. If cervix is dilated or hemorrhaging, fetus is delivered by C-section. Severe cases cause hemorrhage, fetus must be delivered to save the mothers life
Placenta previa
A primigravida Who is in the late third trimester of pregnancy are usually more than 34 weeks complains of sudden onset of severe recurrent headaches, visual abnormalities i.e. blurred vision, scotomas and pitting edema. Edema easily seen on the face and eyes and fingers. Sudden rapid weight gain within 1 to 2 days. New onset of right upper quadrant abdominal pain. Blood pressure more than 140/90. Urine protein oneplus or higher. Sudden decrease in urine output (oliguria). Nausea and vomiting is a worry some sign (encephalopathy). Only known cure is delivery of fetus/baby
Severe preeclampsia
Serious but rare complication of preeclampsia. Classic patient is multi para older than 25 years old who is in the third trimester of pregnancy. Presence of the signs and symptoms of preeclampsia that is accompanied by right upper quadrant pain or mid epigastric abdominal pain with nausea/vomiting and malaise. Symptoms can present suddenly. Lab abnormalities are elevation of the AST, ALT, total Bilirubin, lactate dehydrogenase with decreased number of platelets and hemoglobin and hematocrit.
HELLP (Hemolysis, Elevated Liver Enzymes, and Low Platelets) Syndrome
When should a urinalysis be performed for pregnant women
Obtain midstream urine before gynecologic exam (minimizes contamination from vaginal discharge)
Protein: trace and from 1+ to 4+ is abnormal
If 20 weeks or more to rule out preeclampsia
If proteinuria present, order 24 hour urine for protein and creatinine clearance
Do any of the liver function test enzymes increase in Pregnancy
Yes alkaline phosphatase
Do white blood cells count increase in pregnancy
Yes the white blood cell count is elevated throughout pregnancy especially during the third trimester. Leukocytosis with neutrophilia is normal during pregnancy if it is not accompanied by signs of infection. The white blood cell count may climb as high as 16 mm.
Does hemoglobin and hematocrit increase or decrease during pregnancy
Both values go down during pregnancy due to hemodilution. Physiologic anemia of pregnancy is most obvious during the 2nd to 3rd trimesters. The hemoglobin value may be as low as 9.5 and the hematocrit value may go down to 28 by the third trimester
Does ESR increase or decrease during pregnancy
Increase
What thyroid function test hormones increase during pregnancy
Total T3 and total T4 are higher during pregnancy due to increased levels of thyroid binding globulin. The TSH, free T-3 and free T4 results remain unchanged.
Where does serum alpha-fetoprotein come from
Manufactured by the liver of the fetus and mother. Majority of maternal AFP comes from the fetus (liver, fetal yolk sac, GI tract)
Is the lipid profile increase or decrease during pregnancy
Total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and triglycerides are all elevated during pregnancy. Wait for to six weeks after pregnancy to check lipids
Is the GFR from Renal functioning testing increase or decrease during pregnancy
Increase however there are no changes to the serum creatinine
What does it mean if there is a low AFP result
Mature maternal age is the most common risk factor for downs syndrome age 35 and over has a one out of 200 chance. If AFP is low, order the triple screen test of AFP, hCG, and estriol. Or the quadruple screen test of AFP, hCG, estradiol, inhibin-A to evaluate for down syndrome which is trisomy 21
What does it mean if a patient has a high AFP
Rule out neural tube defect’s or multiple gestation. Most common reason for a high AFP is pregnancy dating error. If AFP is high, order the triple screen or the quad screen test and sonogram to rule out neural tube abnormalities. Prevention of neural tube defect’s: folic acid 400 µg per day which is found in green leafy vegetables and fortified cereals. Advise to take prenatal vitamins when planning to become pregnant to reduce risk.
What is the triple screen test
The triple screen test combine the AFP, beta hCG, and estriol serum level values. The hormone level results are use in a formula to figure out the risk of a down syndrome infant. Diagnostic test for genetic anomalies is chromosome testing
What is a quadruple screen test
Combination of the triple screen hormones plus inhibin-A which is hormone released by the placenta. The triple or quadruple screen tests are more sensitive than the AFP alone but have a higher rate of false positives. Gold standard test for genetic disorders is testing of fetal chromosomes/DNA