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Pregnancy Complications Flashcards

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BP >140/90 after the 20th week of gestation. No pre-existing HTN, No proteinuria

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Gestational HTN

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Tx of Gestational HTN

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alpha-methyldopa, labetalol, hydralyzine, nifedipine; deliver at 39weeks

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HTN >140/90 and proteinuria after 20th week gestation to 6weeks post partum

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Preeclampsia

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Caused by abnormal placental spiral arteries, results in maternal endothelial dysfunction, vasoconstriction or hyperreflexia

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Preeclampsia

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Increase the incidence of preeclampsia

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preexisiting HTN, diabetes, chronic renal disease, or autoimmune disorders

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Complications associated with preeclampsia

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placental abruption, coagulopathy, renal failure, uteroplacental insufficiency or eclampsia

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Tx of Preeclampsia

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alpha-methyldopa, labetalol, hydralyzine, nifedipine; IV magnesium sulfate to prevent seizure
Deliver at 34weeks if severe
Deliver at 37 weeks if mild

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8
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Preeclampsia + seizures

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Eclampsia

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9
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Tx of eclampsia

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antihyptertensives; Mg-sulfate and immediate delivery

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HELLP syndrome

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Hemolysis, Elevated liver enzymes, Low Platelets

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Death of healthy infant 1month to 1year without cause

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SIDS

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12
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Gestation pathway of Choriocarcinoma

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Responds well to chemo

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13
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Germ cell pathway of Choriocarcinoma

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Does not respond well to chemo

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Premature separation of placenta from uterine wall before delivery of infant (bleeding can be concealed or apparent depending attachment site)

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Placental abruption

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Placenta attaches to myometrium without penetrating it

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Placenta accreta

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Placenta invades into myometrium

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Placenta increta

17
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Placenta penetrates through the myometrium and into uterine serosa

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Placenta percreta

18
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No separation of placenta after delivery, massive bleeding

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Placenta accreta/increta/percreta

19
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Attachment of placenta to lower uterine segments near the os, partially over the os, or completely over the os

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Placenta previa

20
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Miscarriage of fetus 20weeks before gestation

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Spontaneous abortion

21
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Most common site of ectopic pregnancy

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Ampulla of fallopian tube

22
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> 1.5-2L of amniotic fluid

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Polyhydraminos

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Oligohydraminos

24
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esophageal/duodenal atresia, anencephaly, maternal diabetes, fetal anemia, multiple gestations

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Causes of Polyhydraminos

25
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Placental insufficiency, BL renal agenesis or posterior urethral valves in males

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Causes of Oligohydraminos (if profound will lead to potter sequence)

26
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secondary amenorrhea due to loss of basalis as a result of D&C

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Asherman Syndrome

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