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what is difference between ephedrine AND epinephrine
ephedrine- medication given for hypotension
epinephrine- aka adrenaline.
given for anaphylaxisis, asthma attack, maternal shock
Inhibits myometrial activity esp in early labour
norepinephrine (aka noradrenaline)
surge promotes 2nd stage labour
what are recommendations for BP and BMI
Important to get right BP cuff size
measure the Mid arm circumferenace at first visit
IF BMI> 35, use large (33cm x 16)
listen until korotkoff sound V (4) ( If V is not present, use IV (silence)
what is a laparotomy
surgical procedure- incision in abdomen to examine organs (used after CS for suspected uterine rupture)
what is intrapartum mgmt of VBAC
Close/continuous FHR monitoring
regular maternal obs/ be aware of continuous pain
routine IV line not necessary
regular VE’s
what is rx process for VBAC
Consult in 1st half of pregnancy
what is MODY
what causes it
mgmt in pregnancy
“maturity onset diabetes of young”- gene mutation that disrupts insulin production.
DIfferent to T1/T2 DM
signs- high BGL’s
Inherited- (dominant)= child of affected parent has 50% chance of inheriting it
mgmt- TRANSFER
don’t give insulin
What BGL range do we aim for, in labour
4-7mmol (measure hourly)
what is dyspnoea
shortness of breath
what are resp changes in pregnancy?
what are mechanical changes
how is change to ventilation achieved
why can this cause dyspnoea
20% increase in oxygen consumption
mechanical
diaphragm pushed up. breathing changes from abdominal to thoracic- increased diaphramatic breathing
increased o2 consumption achieved via 40% increase in ventilation
driven by DEEPENING resps (increased tidal vol) (NOT Increasing frequency of resps)
increased tidal volume achieved via
- chemoreceptors are more sensitive to co2 in blood (PaCO2) –> stimulated via progesterone
Can cause hyperventilation and sensation of dyspnoea
what is physiology of asthma
bronchioles (airways) become oversensitive to ‘triggers’.
2 key effects = “narrowed airways”
* inflammation (Swollen, excess mucous)
* vasoconstriction (muscle tightens)
Cause difficulty breathing
how do we diagnose asthma
FEV >12%
low Pao2 / high PaCo2 (these should be opposite in normal pregnancy)
what are risks of asthma
what is MW advice
congenital malformations
SGA
Placenta praevia
GDM
PTL/ NICU / ELCS
Very important to control Asthma + avoid exacerbations.
**medication - safe for mum and baby
**- salbutamol (beta 2 agonists)
- inhaled corticosteroids
- oral corticosteroid less clearly safe in T1 (Cleft lip)
Avoid triggers
Smoking
NSAIDs/ Aspirin
Gastro oesophageal Reflux
stress
respiratory infection / sinusitis
dust
What is rx for asthma
moderate (2 uses / wk)- PRimary
severe (continuous / oral corticosteroids)- CONSULT
What is rx for TB
Active- Transfer
Pertussis vaccine
indication
when
indication
-reduce risk of mum getting whooping cough
- passes on AB’s to baby to provide protection until baby has vaccine (natural passive immunity)
recommended every pregnancy
ideally 16-26 wks but can be from 13 -38 wks
vaccine is combined with tetanus + diptheria
what is TB?
what are cosniderations / mgmt in pregnancy
Bacterial infection that usually affects lungs.
2 types
- inactive (latent) - asymptomatic, but TB bacteria is present in body
- active
Recommendations for mum
- if active / first diagnosed- continue taking meds (these are safe in pregnancy)
- MW should Screen ALL whanau in pregnancy- check risks
- Will baby live with someone from High risk area (living >5yrs) / prev TB, for >6mths
- will baby live in hgih risk country for >3mths, in next 5 years
(high risk country is >40 / 100k population)
if yes, offer referral for FREE BCG vaccine <5yrs
what is criteria for high risk TB population
> 40 cases / 100k people
- Amanda, is a grand multipara, is in transition but the presenting part is high. The fetal heart rate is dipping with contractions but recovering quickly. What is the most likely cause of the fetal distress?
a. Poor placental circulation to the baby
b. The mothers distressed state affecting the baby
c. The baby rotating from an OP to OA position
d. The presenting part descending
PP descending
- Mary has decided to have a homebirth. At 12 weeks you visit her to do a booking visit. When identifying risk factors ALL of the following would be considered EXCEPT:
a. Having been in contact with sprays on the farm
b. Drinking unpasteurised milk with the chance on contracting Listeria
c. Eating a vegetarian diet which will lead to anaemia
d. Working with the pigs that have leptospirosis
eating veg diet which will lead to anaemia
what is leptospirosis
bacterial infection spread by infected animals
- Mary asks what the effects of Listeria might be. ALL of the following are effects EXCEPT:
a. Miscarriage
b. Fetal abnormality
c. Premature delivery
d. Fetal death
fetal abnormality
- At one of her antenatal visits Mary has 1+ protein in her urine and complains of a dull pain in her lower abdomen. What is the most appropriate action in this situation?
a. Take bloods to exclude PET
b. Take a MSU to confirm a provisional diagnosis of a UTI
c. Take her to DS to assess if she is going into premature labour
d. Tell her she is not resting enough, and she needs to rest for at least an hour during the day
MSU to confirm a UTI
What is a battledore cord insertion
aka marginal cord insertion
cord inserted on edge of placenta
what is a succenturiate placenta
2 globes
what is circumvallate placenta
when amnion and chorion double back around placneta = thick ring of membranes
- A baby is born. At one minute she is found to have a pink body with blue extremities, a weak cry, a limp body, a heart rate below 100 and grimaced. The APGAR scare is most likely to be:
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
4
describe Apgar and rating
https://hiehelpcenter.org/apgar-scores/
HPV screening
what is HPV
indication
frequency / type of test
MW role
What is it
Virus that infects skin and can cause cervical cancer. Sexually transmitted
test-
lower vaginal swab-touches vaginal walls only
(not appropriate for woman with prev abnormal result/ regular bleeding after sex)
can be a self swab
Every 5 years (or 3yearly if woman is immuno compromised)
safe in pregnancy- should be offered to any woman who is due for smear. Anyone with positive result should be referred for colposcopy in pregnancy
MW role
cervical screening is in MW scope of practice
how do you take fundal height
top of fundus to symphysis pubis
notifiable disease
diseases that you need to notify medical officer of health (legal requirement )
e.g. listeriosis, TB, Syphilisis hep b, HIV, hep c, measles,
What are normal changes to BP in pregnancy
systolic is unchanged
diastolic drops mid pregnancy, then returns to baseline at term
ACE Inhibitors
indication
use in pregnancy
indication: to treat hypertension
pregnancy- Contraindicated as can cause congeinital abnormalities.
switch to beta blocker (labetalol) or cal channel inhibitor (nifidipine) or methyldopa (alpha agonist)
what is the cardinal sign of eclampsia
hyperreflexia
mag sulphate toxicity
what do we monitor
effect
depress neuromuscular transmission at myoneural junction= paralysis.
risk of respiratory arrest
monitor
- patella reflex (loss of patellar reflex precedes respiratory depression/ arrest)
- resps
- loss of consciousness
- Urine output
- temperature
if respiration is depressed -call for help, STOP mgso4 infusion, give calcium gluconate + oxygen
what is most important sign of renal failure
diminished urine output
hydralazine
indication
anti-hypertensive (vasodilator)
severe hypertension
- The non pregnant uterus lies in the abdominal cavity
a. just below the bladder
b. just above the bladder
c. between the bladder and the os
d. between the rectum and the ascending colon
just above the bladder
what is Icterus neonatorum
Icterus neonatorum, also known as neonatal jaundice
when writing prescriptions, when do we use generic vs brand name
always use generic name, except for oral contraceptives, use brand name
what is law for oral communication with prescriptions
can request prescription orally, then must send written prescription within 7 days
what is duration that MW can prescribe medication
3mths except oral contraceptives can be prescribed for 6mths
tramadol
what is max supply?
when must prescription be presented to pharmacy?
1mth
within 4 days of writing
what can MW use PSO for
1mth supply of required items- use for emergency, teaching, to administer to women
- Ovulation is brought about by
a. surge of FSH
b. drop in LH level
c. surge of LH
d. surge of oestrogen
LH surge
- Pregnant woman may develop varicose veins because of
a. increase venous pressure in the veins of the legs
b. increased blood flow in the veins in the legs
c. uterine compression of the great saphenous veins
d. increase venous muscle tone
uterine compression on saphenous veins
- When using nitrous oxide it is important for the woman to breathe on the mask
a. at the peak of her contraction
b. just after the contraction has started
c. when the contraction first becomes painful
d. prior to the contraction
b - just after cx has started
- When the fetal arms are extended in a breech delivery the manoeuvre of choice is the
a. wigan-artin
b. loveset
c. bracht
d. pinard
loveset
- The term puerperium refers to
a. return of reproductive organs to their normal condition following birth of the infant
b. the adjustment period of mother and infant following childbirth
c. period between the birth of the infant and discharge of mother and infant from the hospital
d. the first four weeks post partum
return of organs to normal after birth
- The organism most likely to cause mastitis is
a. staphylococcus aureus
b. haemolytic streptococcus
c. bacteroides fragilis
d. Escherichia coli
staph A
- Cephalohaematomas in the neonate indicate
a. bleeding between the skull bone and periostium
b. soft swelling on the scalp
c. intracranial bleeding
d. increased intracranial pressure
bleeding between skull and periostium
what is tonic neck reflex
when baby is supine and head isturned- limbs extend on side teh baby is facing, flex on other side
strong reflex seen between 30-36wks, may not be seen in early newborn, returns 4-6wks later.
what is babinski reflex vs plantar
babinski- toes splay out when you stroke the bottom of foot
plantar- toes curl in, when you touch under toes
- When working in a hospital setting the MW who wishes to prescribe an approved medication to her client
a. writes a prescription on a prescription for and takes it to the hospital
b. writes a prescription in the client’s chart
c. obtains the medicine from a local pharmacy
d. uses medication from her practitioner’s supply
writes prescription in client’s chart
endocervical swabs
what for?
where from?
gonorrhea
taken from cervical os
vulvovaginal swabs
what for?
where from
chlamydia + gonorrhea
from vaginal wall and introitus