(SYNOPTIC) Women's Health

Question 1

Which part of the pregnancy does gynaecology refer to?

Answer 1

<20 weeks

Question 2

Which part of the pregnancy does obstetrics refer to?

Answer 2

≥20 weeks

Question 3

What is an ectopic pregnancy?

Answer 3

Fertilised egg grows outside of the uterus

Question 4

Which time frame within a pregnancy does a miscarriage refer to?

Answer 4

Pregnancy loss <24 weeks

Question 5

What is hyperemesis gravidarum?

Answer 5

Severe + persistent N+V in pregnancy

Question 6

How is hyperemesis gravidarum treated in hospital?

Answer 6

1st line: Oral anti-emetics + oral fluids

2nd line: IV/PR anti-emetics + IV fluids

3rd line: Corticosteroids + parenteral nutrition

Question 7

How is hyperemesis gravidarum treated in primary care?

Answer 7

1st line

• oral PO
• Cyclizine/ promethazine
• prochlorperazine

2nd line

• oral
• metoclopramide/ domperidone
• ondansetron

Question 8

What is Xonvea?

Answer 8

Anti-emetic

Doxylamine + pyridoxine

Question 9

Which antihypertensives can be used in treatment of pre-eclampsia during the antenatal period?

Answer 9

(1) Methyldopa
(2) Nifedipine
(3) Hydralazine
(4) Labetalol

Question 10

Can ACEi/ ARBs be used in treatment of pre-eclampsia during the antenatal period?

Answer 10

No

Question 11

Can methyldopa be used in treatment of pre-eclampsia during the postnatal period?

Answer 11

No, avoid

Question 12

Can nifedipine be used in treatment of pre-eclampsia during the postnatal period?

Answer 12

Switch it to amlodipine

Question 13

Can labetalol be used in treatment of pre-eclampsia during the postnatal period?

Answer 13

Switch to atenolol

Question 14

Can alpha-blockers be used in treatment of pre-eclampsia during the postnatal period?

Answer 14

ACEi are preferential in the postnatal period