Uwise 1 Flashcards
Best way to diagnose syphilis?
Classic associated sign?
Serological testing treponemal testing
A characteristic finding is a macular rash on the palms and soles that are often described as copper penny lesions.
How do we explain a negative culture for herpes when it is really positive?
If someone has recurrent herpes and they are cultured later on, we could miss it. Better to get culture early on
What is typically seen with pre existing diabetes and not gestational diabetes?
Intrauterine growth restriction
What is the correct folic acid recommended dose for pregnant women with normal history?
Dose for women with history of baby with neural tube defects?
.4mg
4 mg
90-95% of elevated AFP levels are due to what?
Things OTHER than neural tube defects, like underestimation of due date, multiple gestations, etc.
What med to use if anticoagulation in pregnancy is necessary?
What anticoagulant is contraindicated?
Low molecular weight heparin
Warfarin
How do you treat umbilical cord prolapse?
Elevated fetal head and C section
What is the difference in size and sugar levels in babies from moms with type 1 and gestational diabetes?
Type 1: small and low sugar
Gestational: big and low sugar
Infants born to diabetic mothers are at risk for what 5 metabolic issues?
Low sugar High RBC High bilirubin Low calcium RDS
What is typical protocol for a baby born to mother who is HIV positive?
Treat infant with AZT immediately and order HIV testing at 24 hours
What is the correct position of baby head for Positive pressure ventilation?
Recommended rate of oxygen flow?
Sniffing positing, essentially extension of neck
10 L/min
What is the next step in management immediately following delivery of a vigorous baby?
When is best time to clamp and cut cord?
Skin to skin contact
30-60 seconds
What is the most common cause of postpartum fever?
Endometritis
What type of bacterial is most commonly causing postpartum endometritis?
Mix of aerobes and anaerobes
Staph and strep
Biggest difference between postpartum blues and depression?
Blues don’t last longer than 2 weeks
Depression is 2 weeks and on