uWise Flashcards
Pt with poorly controlled HTN. what method of contraception is not recommended?
OCPs
best contraception to decrease risk of ovarian cancer?
OCPs
What does levonogestrel IUD protect against?
endometrial cancer
char. of septic abortion
fever + bleed + dilated cervix
char. of threatened abortion
bleed + pos preg test + closed/uneffaced cervix
tx for APLA syndrome when pt wants to become preg?
ASA + heparin
What is 17-OH progesterone used for?
prevention of preterm labor in pts with recurrent pregnancy loss
What complication is worse with medical abortion than surgical?
blood loss (worse with MEDICAL abortion(
mifepristone MOA
antiprogestin used for pregnancy termination
misoprostol MOA
prostaglandin
Up to what gestational age can manual vacuum aspiration be used?
less than 8 weeks
what is the least invasive treatment for a missed abortion?
expectant management with misoprostol (PG E1)
administered orally or vaginally to induce uterine cramping with expulsion of products of conception
likely dx and best management for heavy bleeding after medical abortion?
retained products of conception. perform D&C
Criteria for dx of BV
3 out of 4:
1) thin, gray, homogenous vaginal discharge
2) positive whiff test (KOH -> amine odor)
3) clue cells on saline microscopy
4) elevated vaginal pH > 4.5
what can occur with severe lichen sclerosis?
introital stenosis, resorption of clitoris (phimosis) and labia minora
inflammatory mucocutaneous eruptions characterized by remissions and flares involving hair-bearing skin/scalp, nails, oral mucous membranes & vulva
lichen planus
tx options for vestibulodynia
TCA, pelvic floor rehab, biofeedback, topical anesthetics; last resort: vestibulectomy
condition results from chronic scratching and rubbing of vulva
lichen simplex chronicus
tx: short course topical corticosteroids and antihistamines
parental abx options for GC?
cefotetan or cefoxitin
PLUS doxy or clinda
PLUS gentamicin
outpt abx options for GC?
ceftriaxone, cefoxitin, or other 3rd gen cephalosporin PLUS doxy WITH or WITHOUT flagyl