Prenatal Screening Flashcards

1
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What blood labs and tests are done at a new OB visit?

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Blood: Blood type (rh factor, antibody screen), rubella, RPR, hepatis B, HIV, CBC, glucose tolerance test if hx DM and 35+ , hemoglobin electrophoresis, PPD if indicated

Tests: pap (if indicated), gon, chlamdydia, urine culture

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What test is done or offered 14-25 weeks?

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PACE triple screen
assess for quickening
US for fetal anatomy and GA confirmation (18-22 to be exact)

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What tests/assessment are done 24-26 weeks?

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repeat CBC (hgm, hct), repeat syphillis*, glucose tolerance, if rh negative reevaluate antibody screen and give rhogam

fetal kicks counts daily at 28 weeks*

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What tests/assessment are done 35-37 weeks?

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US (additional if needed)
GBBS
retest syphillis
reassess for HPV outbreak 
restest for STIS if high risk
review signs of labor: 411 (4 min apart, lasting 1 minute for one hour)
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When is the US done?

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16-20 weeks

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When is the NT/Sequential screen?

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10-13 weeks

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When is the triple/Quad screen or part 2 of sequential screen done?

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15-20 weeks

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When is the 1 hr glucose tolerance test done?

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first visit if high risk

or 24-28 weeks

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9
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repeat labs after 28 weeks?

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CBC & RPR (rhogam if indicated)

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What dx does Quad/triple screen test for?

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trisomy 21, 18, NTD, SLOS, abdominal wall defects

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What blood tests are in the quad/triple screen?

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AFP (alpha fetoprotein)
human chorionic gonadtropin
inhibin A
conjugated estriol
*offer to those who did not get 1st trimester screening.
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What are the main diagnostics tests for fetal disorders?

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amniocentesis and chorionic villi, can do US level II if want another option

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What labs show risk of NTD?

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elevated AFP

US abnormalities

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14
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What does elevated AFP indicate?

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NTD, fetal nephrosis, aptichygroma

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What labs show risk of trisomy 18 or 21?

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decreased estriol and AFP, increased HCG

inhibin A elevated (21)

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16
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what is the difference between triple screen and quad screen?

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quad has inhibin A included

17
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Cell-free DNA testing

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trisomy 18, 21, 13 (patau syndrome), and chromosome aneuploidy, done after 10 weeks (not covered by many insurances as it is optional)

18
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What are the steps in sequential testing?

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1st step - free BhCG and PAPP-A and in combination with Nuchal translucency testing (aka US) at 10-13 weeks
2nd step - maternal serum AFP, (screens for NTD) 15-21 weeks

19
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assessment at 40+

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discuss postdate pregnancy protocol.
perform cervical assessment and membrane sweeping

fetal surv: NST or BPPs

20
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Fetal Heart tones heard at what week?

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16-20 weeks, audible w/US 10-12 weeks

21
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normal HT range?

22
Q

when perform leopolds?

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35 weeks to check position and presentation.

23
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vaccinations given during pregnancy?

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hep B
influenza optional 
Tdap (27-36 weeks) mandatory
rubella (if no immunity should vaccinate PP)
varicella (if no immunity, vaccinate PP)
24
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exercise recommendations?

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moderate, 30 min, large muscle groups, hydration, avoid falling or high impact, avoid supine position, listen to body

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Danger signs 1st Trimesters?
spotting, bleeding, cramping, dysuira, severe vomiting or diarrhea, fever >100.4, vaginal infection signs, dizziness, depression
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danger signs trimester?
same 1st trimester + regular uterine contractions 6 + per hour unilateral leg pain, gush of fluid, absence of fetal movement for 24 hour, sudden weight gain, edema of ankles, hands or feet. severe upper abdominal pain, HA w/visual changes or photophobia.
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3rd trimester danger signs?
all those 2nd and 3rd + decreased fetal movement daily
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how frequent Schedule visits?
1st visit within 12 weeks meet Q4 weeks until 28 weeks meet Q2 weeks until 36 weeks 36 + meet weekly
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BBP is what?
biophysical profile, assesses fetal wellbeing in later stafes. breathing, movement. tone, and AFV (amnoitic fluid volume)
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What does the US look at?
fetal wellbeing, fetal anatomy, placenta location, cervical eval, AFV, fetal growth, done often 18-22 weeks.
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NST is what?
nonstress test and AFV - peformed if complaint of decreased fetal movement also for post dates and if indicated due to comborbid illenss.
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Waht is CVS?
tests chronic villi obtained by endoscopic needle biopsy or aspiration. direct DNA info. between 10-12 week if screening indicates needed.
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what is amnoicentesis?
screen amniotic fluid and cells between 15-20th week and by transabomdinal approach if screen indicates necessary.
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cystic fibrosis indicated when?
carrier screen. causions and done at initial visit
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tay sachs indicated when?
carrier screne, ashkenazi jewish, cajun, french, and canadian. done at initial visit.
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when is canavan's disease indicated?
ashkenazi jewish - at initial visit
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when is familial dysautonomia indicateD?
ash jewish, at initial visit.
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positive result for GD?
1 hour glucose tolerance test result > 139 . if positive order 3 hour glucose tolerance test.