Reproductive Health Flashcards
good for N522 AU midterm as well,: pregnancy, STIs, contraception
What does HELLP stand for
Hemolysis
Elevated Liver enzymes
Low Platelets
Bright red bleeding with intercourse in pregnancy with no abdominal hardening can mean
placenta previa
abrupt onset of abd pain with hypertonic uterus with/without bleeding
placental abruption
HTN after 20 weeks gestation with urine protein, headache, epigastric pain, visual issues
preeclampsia
Bright red bleeding in pregnancy but no hypertonic tender uterus
placenta previa
Bright red bleeding with hypertonic hard and tender uterus
placenta abruptio
what lab results increase in baseline in pregnancy
alk phos (2-3 trimester)
lipid profile
t3
wbc
plts
sed rate
gfr
BHcG does what in 1st 12 weeks of pregnancy
doubles every 24-72 hrs
what causes alk phos to increase in pregnancy
growth of fetal bones
when can amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling be done
amnio - 15-18
chorio 10-12
what lab result to use in pregnancy to dx anemia
mcv
what genetic disorder screening should be done european jewish decent
tay-sachs
what does alpha fetoprotein measure
risk of downs syndrome, neural tube defects and abdominal wall defects
low AFP means
possibilty of downs syndrome
high AFP means
possible neural tube defects, gastroschisis, omphalocele
folic acid dose all women
400mcg daily
what STIs should be screened for in pregnancy
Hep B, HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HSV 1 and 2
when to screen for GBS
35-37 weeks
what drug is used to treat GBS
Pen G 5 mill unit IV x1 then 2.5 mill units q4 hrs until birth
if allx to pcn clinda or erythromycin
category A drugs in pregnancy are considered
no risk
category B drugs in pregnancy are considered
no risk, no data
category C drugs in pregnancy are considered and examples
adverse effects, no data
sulfa drugs in 3rd trimester,
sudafed
category d drugs in pregnancy are considered and examples
fetal risk: benefits must outweigh risk
ACE ARB
fluoroquinolones
tetracyclines
NSAIDS
category x drugs in pregnancy are considered and examples
fetal risks outweigh benefits
methotrexate
misoprostol
proscar
drugs to avoid in 3rd trimester
sulfa dtugs
NSAIDS
ASA
are live attenuated vaccines safe in pregnancy, give examples of these
no
MMR, varicella
how long after receiving live attenuated vaccine should pregnancy be avoided
4 weeks (MMR), 3 months (varicella)
what are teratogens and give examples
drugs that cause fetal abnormalities
paroxetine, fluoxetine
Alcohol
aminoglyclosides
cocaine
lithium
cat litter or raw undercooked meat can cause what
toxoplasmosis
what does zika virus do
cause severe birth defects with neurodevelopmental abnormalities
how long to avoid becoming pregnant if travelled to area with zika virus exposure
both partners or just male: 3 months
only female: 2 months
best weight gain if healthy weight before pregnancy
25-35lbs
BMI <18.5 best weight gain in pregnancy
28-40lbs
obese pt weight gain in pregnancy
11-20 lbs
what age for geriatric pregnancy
35
advanced maternal age pregnancy at risk for:
chromosomal abnormalities
preeclampsia
LGA
misscarraige
preterm birth
complications
positive pregnancy signs
palpation of fetus
ultrasound
fetal heart tones
probable signs of pregnancy (remember surnames)
goodell, chadwick, hegar
ballottment
urine HcG
chadwicks sign
cervix softening
goodells sign
blue discoloration of cervix
hegars sign
softening or uterine isthmus
presumptive pregnancy signs
amenorrhea
nausea and vomitting
breast changes
fatigue
urinary frequency
quickening
fundal height at 12 weeks
symphysis pubis
fundal height at 16 weeks
halfway between symphysis pubis and umbilicus
fundal height at 20 weeks
umbilicus
fundal height at 20-35 weeks
within 2 cm +/- of gestation
naegeles rule
add 9months and 7 days
or
- 3 months and + 7 days
is S3 heart sounds considered normal in pregnancy
yes
HTN medications in pregnancy
labatelol
nifedipine
methhyldopa
metoprolol
what is chloasma/melasma and what causes it
hyperpigmentation on forehead, cheeks, nose and upper lip
caused by high estrogen levels
what does GTPAL stand for
G gravida
T term
P preterm
A abortion
L living
Is clicking noises while breastfeeding considered normal or abnormal
abnormal due to poor latch
should a woman stop breastfeeding due to sore nipples
no, advise to continue, not supplement and have latch assessed
exclusively breastfeeding amenorrhea (lactational amenorrhea contraception method)
low chance of ovulation in first 6 months due to low estrogen levels
birth control contraindicated with breastfeeding
COC or estrogen containing
how long does uterine involution take
6 weeks
what is uterine atony
boggy uterus, full bladder or possible PPH
bleeding and cramping with placenta and fetus expelled
complete abortion
diabetes diagnosed in 1st trimester
Type 2 diabetes
Goal A1C levels for AGA baby
<6
2methods for screening of GDM
1 STEP 75 gm GTT (screening and diagnosis)
2 step 50 gmGTT (screening)
if 2 step GTT GDM screening is abnormal what is the next step
100gm GTT (3 hour with fasting)