Rapid Review: Obstetrics and Gynecology Flashcards
Primary causes of third trimester bleeding
Placental abruption and placental previa
Classic ultrasound and gross apperance of complete hydatidiform mole
Snowstorm on ultrasound. “Cluster of grapes” on gross examination
Chromosomal pattern of a complete mole.
46XX
Molar pregnancy containing fetal tissue
Partial mole, 69 XXY
Symptoms of placental abruption
Continuous, painful dark vaginal bleeding
Symptoms of placenta previa
Self-limited, painless vaginal bleeding
When should a vaginal exam be performed with suspected placenta previa?
Never
Antibiotics with teratogenic effects
Tetracycline, fluoroquinoones, aminoglycosides, sulfonamides
Medication given to accelerate fetal lung maturity
Betamethasone or dexamethasone x 48 hours
The most common cause of postpartum hemorrhage
Uterine atony
Treatment for postpartum hemorrhage
Uterine massage; if that fails, give oxytocin
Typical antibiotics for GBS prophylaxis
IV penicillin or ampicillin
A patient fails to lactate after an emergency C section with marked blood loss
Sheehan’s syndrome (postpartum pituitary necrosis)
Uterine bleeding at 18 weeks gestation; no products expelled; cervical os open
Inevitable abortion
Uterine bleeding at 18 weeks gestation; no products expelled; cervical os closed
Threatened abortion
The first test to perform when a woman presents with amenorrhea
B-hCG