Pregnancy and lactation Flashcards
OTC drugs to avoid in constipation in pregnancy
Mineral and castor oil
For GERD in pregnancy, avoid what 2 drugs?
Sodium bicarbonate and gaviscon
How to treat hemorrhoids in pregnancy?
Fiber, fluid, sitz baths, laxatives and stool softeners.
3 Symptom relief options for hemorrhoids in pregnancy:
Topical lidocaine, witch hazel, hydrocortisone
4 Nausea and vomiting therapy options in pregnancy
Diclegis, Reglan, zofran, and ginger
Options for hyperemesis gravidarum, list risk too
Dexamethasone and prednisolone, risk of oral cleft
First line for gestational diabetes
Insulin
Second line for gestational diabetes
Glyburide
Pregnancy term for hypertension with proteinuria
Pre-eclampsia
Definition of eclampsia
Hypertension with proteinuria with seizures
Definition of hypertension in pregnancy
90 diastolic BP from 2 readings
for women at risk of pre-eclampsia, _____ after 12 weeks gestation reduces risk. When to stop?
81 mg aspirin. Talk with doctor about risk vs benefit.
What supplement at what dose reduces hypertension and pre-eclampsia risk in pregnancy?
Calcium 1 gram per day
What supplement is used to prevent progression from pre-eclampsia to eclampsia and to treat eclamptic seizures?
Magnesium sulfate
Avoid which 2 drugs in eclamptic seizures?
Diazepam and phenytoin
What to do about gestational hyperthyroid?
Nothing, usually resolves after 20 weeks gestation
When is ibuprofen (all NSAIDS) contraindicated in pregnancy?
1st and 3rd trimester
OTC option for tension headache in pregnancy?
Tylenol or ibuprofen (not 1st or 3rd trimester)
What to take for migraine associated nausea in pregnancy?
Promethazine, reglan, or compazine
Used in pregnancy with severe headaches not responsive to other treatments:
Propranolol low dose as preventative