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Pt has a pap with ASUCS and + for high risk HPV. Now what?
Colposcopy is indicated
Repeat cytology in 1 year is acceptable with HPV testing was not done
What are the criteria for discontinuing Pap smears?
- If pt had a hysterectomy, unless the indication was for cervical cancer or high grade dysplasia
- Age 65-70 with 3 consecutive NL pap smears, or 2 negative in the last 10 years + no hx of abn cells
Still need bimanual rectovaginal exam, mammograms
How frequently should women get a Pap smear?
Every 5 years if w/ HPV screening (cotesting)
Every 3 years if cytology along
Pap comes back with ASCUS. Now what?
Screen for HPV, or repeat cytology in a year
If + for high risk HPV -> colposcopy
Pt has lower abdominal pain, adnexal masses, CMT, Vaginal dyscharge
Acute salpingitis (PID) Chlamydia, gonorrhea
Pt with painless vaginal lesions and brown rash on palms needs a?
VDRL or RPR
Syphilis, confirm with treponemal testing
Pt presents with painful lesions on the vulva. How should you manage?
Herpes likely, offer a full screening for STD’s
Pt has a frothy yello-green vaginal discharge. PE erythematous patches on the cervix
Trichomonas
Strawberry cervix, protozoa on wet mount
Pt has syx suspicious for herpes, but culture is negative. Why?
Test is specific but not sensitive
10-20% false negatives
When is written Informed consent not required?
In a true emergency where the delay to consent could risk the pts life
Can a PI own stock in the company they do research for?
Yes, as long as it is disclosed
At what age should you start offering colonoscopies?
50
colonoscopy x 10 years
flex sigmoid x 5 years OR
FIT x 1 year
When is a DEXA scan offered?
Pts with RF’s prior to age 65
At what age should mammograms be offered?
40
Anual mammo
When would you recommend a colonoscopy early?
If pt has a first degree relative <60 with colon cancer.
Begin screening at age 40, or 10 years before the age of the relative at diagnosis. Repeat x 5 years
Which forms of contraception have <1% pregnancy rates?
Depo-Provera
Sterilization
Nexplanon
IUD
What vaccination should be avoided if a pt may become preg?
MMR
Avoid within 4 weeks prior to conception
Best way to prevent CVD in an otherwise healthy pt?
Start an aerobic exercise program
What is the strongest risk factor for osteoperosis?
Family Hx, age>50
Best way to lower risk of osteoperosis?
Weight bearing exercise 1-4x/wk
What supplement should be recommended to all women of child bearing age?
Folic acid
Preggo presents with dyspnea but no other findings
Physiologic dyspnea of pregnancy
What metabolic change is seen in pregnancy due to chronic hypoventilation?
Compensated respiratory alkalosis
preggos have increased minute ventilatin
Exacerbated by URI
What is the pathophys of preggo associated dyspnea
Inspiratory Capacity down by 15% due to decrease in TV and Inspiratory Reserve volume
FRC is reduced by 80%
Increased minute ventilation due to increased TV
Preggo presents with pulmonary edema. Why?
Decreased plasma osmolality, use of magnesium sulfate and nifedipine
Why do most women develop a diastolic murmur during pregnancy?
ABN
If Pulmonary vascular resistance > SVR causing R to L shunt if VSD is present
Develops cyanosis
Why do most women develop a systolic murmur during pregnancy?
Normal
CO increases by 33% due to increased hr and SV
Why do many women have syx consistent with hydronephrosis during pregnancy?
R ureter dilation and ovarian v. dilation
What can happen to thyroid hormone levels during pregnancy?
TBG increases due to increased estrogen -> increases total T3 while free T4 and T3 remain canstant
What study is needed in a pt with a molar pregnancy?
CXR -> lungs are most common site for metastatic dz in pts with gestational trophoblastic dz
Weekly BhCG will be required after
How much weight should a preggo gain if her BMI is < 18.5
28-40lb
How much weight should a preggo gain if her BMI is < 18.5-24.9
25-35 lb
How much weight should a preggo gain if her BMI is 25-29.9
15-25lb
How much weight should a preggo gain if her BMI is >30
11-20lb
How do you figure out risk of sickle cell?
Risk of being carrier in unaffected family = 1/10
Parent 1 chance of being carrier) x (parent 2 chance of being carrier) x (chance baby will be affected (1/4)
What screening would you recommend for a preggo AA woman?
CBC and Hgb electrophoresis
Detects Sickle cell, Hgb C, and thalassemia
Which ar disease have increased incidence in Ashkenazi jews?
Fanconi Anemia Tay-Sachs Cystic Fibrosis Niemann-Pick Canavan
Valproic acid increases risk for?
Neural tube defects (hydrocephalus, craniofacial malformations)
Preggo with poorly controlled DM puts the fetus at increased risk of?
Structural anomalies - Neural tube defects, cardiovascular
G/U and limb defects are also reported but less common
What can be identified on chorionic villous sampling?
Chromosomal abnormalities, biochemical, or DNA based studies
CANNOT id neural tube defects
Which gestational screen is most sensitive for Trisomy 21 and trisomy 18
cell free DNA screen - 99%
What is the risk of miscarriage when a pt undergoes CVS?
Approx 1% regardless of previous hx of miscarriage
What is the most common form of inherited mental retardation?
Fragile X
Down syndrome is genetic, but not considered inherited
Non hispanic whites are at increased risk of having children with?
Cystic Fibrosis
What should you do if a patients LMP and fundal height are significantly different?
Fetal ultrasound
First trimester U/s is the most accurate estimate of gestational age
If a patient has multiple abn readings on a 3 hr glucose tolerance test, now what?
Educate on blood sugar monitoring and appropriate diet
Complications of gestational diabetes?
Shoulder dystocia Metabolic disturbances Preeclampsia Polyhydramnios Fetal macrosomia
What dose of folic acid is recommended for a woman with a previous pregnancy complicated by fetal neural tube defect?
4mg folic acid QD
Recommended dose for a non-high risk pt is 0.6 mg/day
Pt has a negative cell free DNA screen but elevated alpha fetal protein. Why?
Most likely underestimation of gestation age
Could also be: fetal demise, multiple gestation, ventral wall defects, tumor, liver disease
If a pt is concerned from chromosomal anomaly following an increased nuchal translucency on U/s, their best option is?
Amniocentesis
Preggos can take ibuprofen up until?
32 weeks gestation - first risk of premature PDA closure
Preggos can take warfarin up until?
Never. Teratogenic. Switch to LMWH
Irregular, short contractions causing discomfort in the lower abdomen/groin
Braxton Hicks contractions
Less intense than true labor (strong regular contractions, cervical dilation, and effacement)
If a pt reports that her previous baby had neonatal sepsis, how do you manage her current preggo?
Do not culture
Give intrapartum abx
When do you normally screen for GBS?
35-37 weeks
What should you do if fetal heart rate cannot be measured through external methods during deliver?
Fetal scalp electrode
No epidural unless you can see the fetal hr
If a baby is at +2 station and heart tones drop to 60, what do you do?
Emergent outlet forceps or vacuum-assisted delivery
What should you do if frank blood is seen when inserting a intrauterine pressure catheter?
Placental seperation or uterine perforation
W/d cath, monitor for any signs of fetal compromise
If fetal status is reassuring - try to place cath again
What is the cause of late decels?
Uterine contractions, uteroplacental insufficiency
What is the cause of variable decels?
Umbilical cord compression
What is the cause of early decels?
Head compression
How do you manage umbilical cord prolapse in the setting of no fetal distress?
Elevate the fetal head to avoid compression of the cord and take to c-section
Is episiotomy ever the right answer?
No
Baby is born with flattened nasal bridge, small rotated ears, sandal gap toes, hypotonia, protruding tongue, simian creases, epicanthic folds, oblique palpebral fissures
Down syndrome
How do you manage a woman with meconium stained amniotic fluid?
intubate the trachea and suction meconium if the newborn is depressed
IF the newborn is vigorous
A T1DM mom is at risk of having a baby with?
Small and hypoglycemic
A mom with gestational diabetes is at risk of having a baby with?
Macrosomia, hypoglycemia, polycythemia, hyperbili, hypocalcemia, ARDS
Fetal tachycardia with minimal variability is a warning for?
Fetal spesis
Especially when mom is febrile (chorio)
Infant may be pale, lethargic, and febrile at birth
What is a common complication of twin-twin transfusion syndrome?
Plethoric twin - polycythemia, polyhydramnios, heart failure, hydrops
Donor twin - anemic, IUGR, oligohydramnios
Monochorionic pregnancy
How do you manage and infant born to a HIV + mom?
Start AZT immediately after delivery
test for HIV at 24 hours
Discourage breastfeeding
What are the recommendations for giving positive airway pressure in an infant?
Sniffing position
Secure mask
observe for initial chest rise
Oxygen flow at 10L/min
What is apgar scoring based on?
Heart rate Respiratory rate reflex activity color each is worth 2 pts at max
What is the most common cause of postpartum hemorrhage?
Uterine atony
1 year s/p delivery pt has slow mental function, weight gain, fatigue, amenorrhea, hypotension, and no milk production
Sheehan Syndrome
Occurs after a pt has significant blood loss causing pituitary necrosis -> loss of TSH, ACTH
Tx - estrogen, progesterone, thyroid and adrenal hormones
What increases risk of endometritis?
postpartum infection
increased by c-section, prolonged vaginal labor, PROM, multiple vaginal exams, internal fetal monitoring, manual placental removal
Most common cause of postpartum fever?
Endometritis
Commonly observed with fundal tenderness
Most common causative agent of endometritis?
polymicrobial, aerobes andanaerobes, Staph and Strep
Symptoms of post partum depression for less than two weeks?
Postpartum blues
What is a unique symptom in the post partum pt?
Ambivalence toward her infant
Strongest risk factor for postpartum depression?
Pt’s history of depression
Safest way to suppress lactation?
Breast binding, ice packs, analgesics. Avoid breast stimulation or milk expression (helps to prevent prolactin secretion)
hormones increase risk of HTN and strokes
Breast feeding can decrease the incidence of which cancer?
Ovarian. Maybe breast
s/p delivery day 2 pt has bleeding and cracked nipples.
Poor positioning of infant
Hormone required for breast milk synthesis?
Prolactin
Why do women begin lactating after birth?
Rapid decline in progesterone and estrogen
These inhibt milk release
Can take up to two days
Breast feeding mom presents with burning pain during feeds, Nipples are pink and shiny with peeling at the periphery
Candida
Treat mom with TOP antifungal
Treat baby with oral nystatin
How do you determine if baby is getting enough milk?
3-4 stools QD
6 wet diapers QD
Weight gain
Sounds of swallowing
How do you advise a pt that is complaining of breast engorgement?
Frequent nursing (1.5-3 hours), warm compress, massage the breast, good bra, analgesic 20 minutes before BF
Which hormone is required for milk ejection?
Oxytocin
Produced when the baby suckles (not as good with pumping)
How do you confirm an ectopic pregnancy when no fetal pole is visualized?
Repeat BhCG in 48 hours to see if the increase is consistent with pregnancy (usually >2000 before veing visualized on TVUS)
What is the greatest risk factor for ectopic pregnancy?
Previous ectopic,
followed by age >35
What do you do in a pt with a suspected ruptured ectopic?
exploratory lap
If a BhCG doubles in 24 hours what type of pregnancy does the pt have?
Intrauterine
BhCG should increase by at least 50% every 48 hours until the pregnancy reaches 48 hours
What is the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy based on?
- Fetal pole outside of the uterus
- Bhcg > 2000 w/o intrauterine pregnancy on TVUS
- BhCG does not increase by 50% every 48 hours and these do not decrease after D&C
What criteria must a pt have in order to receive methotrexate?
hemodynamically stable non-ruptured mass <4cm w/o hr, or <3.5 with hr Nl Liver enzymes Nl renal fxn Nl wBC Ability for rapid follow up
What does endometrial stripe mean?
It excludes an intrauterine pregnancy
pt presents with cyclic midline abd cramping following a d&c. Scant bleeding. Dx?
Uterine perforation
Primary cause for 1st trimester spontaneous abortions?
genetic abnormalities
Most common karyotype causing spontaneous abortion?
Autosomal trisomy
What maternal RF’s contribute to spontaneous abortions?
Chronic systemic dz (DM, CRD, SLE) Genetic factors Endocrine abnormalities Reproductive tract abn Immunologic factors Environmental factors (cigarettes, EtOH)
How do you handle a 1st trimester mom that is profusely bleeding and H&H is dropping
Dilation and suction curettage
What do you do for a woman that has had two spontaneous abortions around 20 weeks and both fetuses were very normal?
Cervical cerclage at 14 weeks
Mom likely has an incompetent cervix
How do you evaluate a woman with 3 1st trimester losses?
Rule out systemic disease
Karyotyping
Hysterography
Does voluntary pregnancy termination increase risk of spontaneous abortion or infertility?
No
Risks to fetus in a mom with T1DM?
Spontaneous abortion
Major congenital malformations
Fetal growth restriction
Which HTN medication should be d/c after the 1st trimester?
ACEI
Oligohydramnios, growth retardation, neontal renal failure, hypotension, pulm hypoplasia, death
What should a HIV + preggo receive?
po zidoudine, IV zidovudine in labor and po z for baby
Most commone cause of sepsis during pergnancy?
Pyelonephritis
How do you manage asthma exacerbation in a preggo?
Continue beta agonists
Add INH corticosteroids or cromolyn sodium
SubQ terbutaline and corticosteroids in acute pts
What is thyroid storm?
Preggo in an acute life threatening hypermetabolic state.
Radioactive iodine is contra because it concentrates in the fetal thyroid and causes congenital hypothryoidism
Tx - PTU, propanolol, sodium iodide, dexamethasone
when do you do 50g OGTT in a preggo?
24-28 weeks
If they fail the 50 g, do the 100 g
What is the risk of mortality for a preggo with PHTN?
25-50%
Preggo has a systolic murmur with a click
Mitral valve prolapse
Tx - beta blockers (decrease sympathetic tone, relieve chest pain, palpitations)
Preggo has mild microcytic hypochromic anemia with a NL ferritin
Alpha thalassemia trait
What risks does a morbidly obese mom have?
Chronic HTN gestation DM Preeclampsia Fetal macrosomia higher rate of cesarean
Which chemo is contra?
Radiotherapy
Which SSRI is contra in preggo?
Paroxetine (Paxil)
Preggo develops jaundice and pruritis
Pruritus gravidarum
Caused by retention of bile salt
Tx - Ursodeoxycholic acid, naltrexon
What imaging do you use to confirm appendicitis in a preggo?
compression U/s
Pre-eclampsia pt is having respiratory depression. Why?
Mag toxicity
d/c mag and give calcium gluconate
How do you manage preeclampsia in a pt at 39wks?
Just deliver the babe
Laboring preggo with preeclampsia, vag bleeding, and fetal hr is sinusoidal
Placental abruption
When preggo presents with preeclampsia, what is a goal diastolic pressure?
90-100 mmHg
Low enough to prevent maternal stroke or abruption without compromising uterine perfusion
What is the risk of Rh isoimmunization w/o rhogam?
Approx 60%
What is a noninvasive way to assess fetal anemia?
Doppler U/s of the middle cerebral a. peak systolic velocity
What can be seen on fetal u/s in a mom that has anti-D Ab’s
Fetal hydrops
Develops due to decreased hepatic protein production
Placental edema, pericardial effusion. and polyhydramnios on u/s
How do you decide how much rhogam to usse?
1:10. ie 30 cc of fetal blood requires 300 ug of Rhogam
When do you give Rho gam?
Give to Rh- women
Given after any event that could cause fetal-maternal hemorrhage
Give prophylactically at 28 weeks
Do Lewis Ab’s cause isosensitization?
No, they are IgM and can’t cross the placenta
If a preggo has evidence for hemolytic dz what would be found in the amnio?
Bilirubin
Amniotic fluid will be yellow
Which finding in the amniotic fluid is associated with spontaneous preterm delivery
Ferritin
If a preggo has severe hemolytic disease what s the best action?
Delivery baby depending on gestational age
Or fetal transfusion if the baby needs more time
Most likely reason a woman will be sensitized despite receiving Rhogam?
Underestimation of blood loss, therefore under dosed
Which u/s finding is suggestive a fraternal (dizygotic) twins?
2 placentas (dichorionic)
Dividing membrane >2mm
Twin peak (lambda sign)
Different fetal genders
What is a risk of having twins?
Twin infant death is 5x higher than single babies Risk of CP is 5-6x increased Higher incidence of IUGR 58% premature (avg 35 wks) Increased risk of congenital anomaly
What do you recommend for a preggo with twins that is worried about preterm delivery?
Recommend adequate weight gain in the first 20-24 weeks
Helps the placenta develop
Twin-twin transfusion syndrome involves which chorio amnio arrangement?
Monochorionic diamniotic twins
Twins need separate sack but share a placenta
What do you do with a preggo laboring with twins, one vertex and one breech?
C-section
Most common karyotype in spontaneous abortions?
Autosomal trisomy
When is a fetus at greatest risk of developing IDD due to radiation exposure?
8-15 wks
Pt has a thrombosis leading to a still birth due to IUGR. What might mom have?
Factor V Leiden
What should be checked in all women that have vaginal bleeding during pregnancy?
Maternal blood type
If Rh -, give Rhogam
What is the main reason that the C-section rate has been rising?
Rate of vaginal births after a c-section has decreased due to the risk of complications (esp uterine rupture)
Also fewer docs willing to do vaginal deliveries in a breech presentation
How to you start induction in a term patient with a closed cervix?
Give cytotec prior to pitocin
What are associated with breech presentations?
Prematurity multiple gestations genetic disorder polyhydramnios Hydrocephaly anecephaly placenta previa uterine anomalies uterine fibroids
Largest risk factor for shoulder dystocia?
Gestational DM
How do you manage secondary arrest of dilation (ie no dilation after starting and epidural)
amniotomy
If still insufficient - add oxytocin
Fetus is at station 0 and category 3 heart tracing.
C-section
What is the most common type of breech?
Frank breech - presents with the buttocks
What is a RF for placental abruption?
Polyhydramnios
A pt with several previous C-sections is at risk of developing what in her future preggos?
Placenta accreta
Placenta grows into the myometrium
What is in FFP?
Finbrinogen
Factor V, Factor VIII
NO platelets
What is in cryoprecipitate
Fribinogen, Factor VIII, Von Willebrand
RF’s for placental abruption
Smoking Cocaine Chronic HTN Trauma Prolonged PROM Prior abruption
Totally normal labor but preggo bleeds easily from the cervix
Bloody show
Cervix is extremely vascular and will bleed during dilation (small or large)
Not clinically significant, normal
Preggo has small vaginal bleeding during gestation but everything else is NL
Cervicitis. Caused by STD and cervix is vascular during preggo
Preggo has a small amount of bleeding and a hard mass on the posterior lip of the cervix
Cervical cancer
Cervical polyps are soft
Most common cause of preterm labor?
idiopathic
What should be given to abort preterm labor?
Nifedipine - tocolytic
Betamethasone - promote pulmonary maturation
Ampicillin - if GBS status in unk
Terbutaline - no longer recommended due to AE’s
How do you manage pre term labor in a febrile preggo?
Deliver since there is concern for intra-amniotic infection
Which tocolytics are contra in DM preggos?
Terbutaline
Ritodrine
When is magnesium sulfate is contra in pts with?
Myasthinia gravis
Hoq does magnesium sulfate work?
Competes with Ca2+ for entry into the cells.
What is a side effect of terbutaline?
Tachycardia, hypotension, anxiety, chest tightening
Beta-adrenergic agonist
What syx would a magnesium toxicity pt exhibit before respiratory depression?
Areflexia
12-15 mg - respiratory depression
>15 mg - cardiac depression
Treating a preterm fetus with betamethasone at 24-34 wks reduces RDS, but also associated with?
Decreased risk of intracerebral hemorrhage and necrotizing enterocolitis
Increased risk of infection or enhanced growth
What is the use of fibronectin testing?
NL in the vaginal secretions in the first 20 weeks
Later in pregnancy thought to indicate injury to the maternal-fetal interface
Strong Negative predictive value
How do you confirm ROM?
Test vaginal fluid for ferning and nitazine testing
Do NOT test the cervical mucus, avoid digital exams
Why do you offer tocolytics to a preterm preggo with PROM?
Give time for steroids to have max benefit
48 hours of tocolytics
What is the main RF forpreterm ROM?
Genital tract infection, esp bacterial vaginosis
Smoking , cervical length, and prior PROM do too
Why can PPROm cause variable decels in the fetus?
Cord is compressed due to lack of amniotic fluid
What is recommended in the setting of PPROM that can extend the pregnancy 5-7 days?
Ampicillin + erythromycin, increases latency period and reduces risk of infection
How can you prevent PPROM in a preggo with a known history?
17 alpha hydroxyprogesterone
Reduces risk of premature labor
Administer weekly starting at 16-20 wks and d/c at 36 wks
At which gestational age are tocolytics contra?
36 wks
How do you assess if contractions are adequate in a preggo that has arrest of labor?
Intrauterine pressure catheter
Helps you decide if oxytocin augmentation is appropriate
When are prostaglandins given?
Cervical ripening
Contra in pts with previous c-section due to risk of uterine rupture
How do you manage a fetus with persistant late decels?
c-section
What do you do if you see late decels but you are in the very early stages of labor?
Change maternal position to left lateral
Increases perfusion to the uterus
During labor, fetus has minimal variability and no accelerations
Fetal scalp stimulation
If hr increases by >15bpm x 15 sec, reassuring that the acid-base status is NL
If not responsive enough - fetal scalp pH, vibracuoustic stimulation, allis clamp test
Which utertonics can you use in uterine atony
Methergine
Prostaglandins
Misoprostol
Oxytocin
What is contra in a woman with HTN and uterine atony?
Methylergonovine
Potent smooth m. constrictor
Exacerbates HTN and pre eclampsia
Which utertonic agent should be avoided in asthmatic pts?
Prostaglanding F2-alpha (Hemabate)
Potent smooth muscle constriction with a bronchioconstrictive effect
Globular pale mass appears at the os during delivery of placenta
Uterine inversion
RF - excessive traction on the umbilical cord
How is post partum hemorrhage defined?
Vaginal delivery - >500 cc
C-section - >1000 cc
What is concerning for a woman with a low lying anterior placenta and hx of multiple c-sections?
Placenta accreta
What increases risk of retained placenta?
prior c-section
uterine leiomyoma
Prior uterine curettage
Succenturiate lobe of placenta
Uterine atony pt has already received all of the uterotonic agents. Now what?
Bakri balloon
Balloon placed into uterus with 500 cc of sterile fluid
Uterine a. ligation, B-lynch compression stitch, hysterectomy - laproscopic fixes
Uterine a. embolization - requiers IR
How do you tx endometritis after vaginal delivery?
Ampicillin (Gram +) + Gentamicin (Gram -)
Causes of acute cystitis after delivery?
E. coli P. mirabilis K. pneumoniae S. faecalis S. agalactiae
Febrile mom struggling to breast feed 2 days after delivery
Breast engorgement
Low grade fever
How do you manage a pt having discharge from her c-section incision
Open the wound, check for fascial dehiscence, drain, assess the fluid.
Pack the wound
Give broad spectrum abx if you suspect cellulitis or abscess