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09/22/2007

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Term
primipara
Definition
- a woman who has had one pregnancy that resulted in a fetus that attained a weight of 500 g or a gestational age of 20 weeks, regardless of whether the infant was living at birth, and regardless of whether it was a single or multiple birth.
Term
When is early US for dating nec?
Definition
If the menstrual dating and uterine size do not match
Term
The first trimester
Definition
from 0-12 Weeks
Term
second trimester
Definition
13-28 Weeks
Term
Insulin's affect on a fetus...
Definition
There are no CONGENITAL effects, it is not teratogenic
Term
teratogenic
Definition
tending to produce congenital anomalies.
Term
what are the ill effects of a diabetic mom to her fetus?
Definition
elevated glucose levels, esp. in the first trimester, are a cause of teratogenesis in infants of diabetic moms.
Term
Is ketoacidosis teratogenic
Definition
No. dangerous for mom and baby but not teratogenic.
Term
third trimester
Definition
28 wks to birth
Term
is elevated maternal gucagon teratogenic?
Definition
No
Term
abatement of vaginal bleeding and uterine contractions, a closed cervix, and uterus smaller than expected for date of LMP.
Definition
complete abortion
Term
vaginal bleeding, cramping, cervical dilation and passage of products of conception.
Definition
incomplete abortion
Term
abatement of vaginal bleeding and uterine contractions, a closed cervix, and uterus smaller than expected for date of LMP.
Definition
complete abortion
Term
painless bleeding before the 20th week of pregnancy and a closed cervix.
Definition
threatened abortion
Term
vaginal bleeding and crampy lower abdominal pain. cervix may be dilated.
Definition
inevitable abortion
Term
describe nulliparous cervix
Definition
[image]
Term
describe parous cervix
Definition
[image]
Term
milky breast d/c, nml menses.
Definition
galactorrhea
Term
type of breast d/c with OCP
Definition
- clear, serous or milky.

- More commonly, multiple ducts but can be from a single duct

- increased d/c before menstruation and disappears when the med is stopped.
Term
which of the following can cause galactorrhea?

- OCP
- tetracyclilne
- loratadine
- propanolol
Definition
OCP
Term
colposcopy
Definition
[image]
Term
endometrial biopsy
Definition
[image]
Term
tests to confirm menopause and values
Definition
FSH and estradiol levels

- FSH above 10 to 12 mlu/ml indicate ovarian failure.

- FSH 30 to 40 or above, signal menopause or ovarian failure.

- Estradiol levels about 30 or below, with a high FSH level, is considered menopausal.
Term
FSH = 12, still menstruating, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and sleep difficulties.
Definition
Estradiol levels are lower than 50 picograms per milliliter.
Term
test for any postmenopausal bleeding. why?
Definition
endometrial bx to R/O endometrial CA
Term
4 cm, cystic, unilateral adnexal mass in a 22 yo woman.
Definition
benign functional ovarian cyst
Term
hydro- or pyosalpinx
Definition
hydro - a collection of watery fluid in a uterine tube, occurring as the end stage of pyosalpinx.

pyo - a collection of pu fluid in a uterine tube (tubo-ovarian abscess)
Term
6 cm, cystic, mobile, tender adnexal mass in 56 yo woman
Definition
hydrosalpinx, pyosalpinx, tubo-ovarian abscess, or ectopic pregnancy.
Term
NML size, palpable, fixed, solid ovary, 68 yo woman
Definition
possible ovarian neoplasm.
Term
How should a postmenopausal woman's ovaries feel?
Definition
They shouldn't be felt at all! If they are, esp. firm ones, suspect neoplasm.
Term
dermoid cyst
Definition
- a benign teratoma of the ovary, usually found in young women, presumably derived from the ectodermal differentiation.

- FYI
(teratoma - type of germ cell tumor derived from pluripotent cells and made up of elements of different types of tissue from one or more of the three germ cell layers.)
Term
bleeding without dilation before 20 weeks of gestation
Definition
threatened abortion
Term
23 yo @ 36 wks, constant, slow vag d/c x 6hrs. No contractions. vag fluid is nitrazine and fern positive.
Definition
Premature rupture of membranes
Term
5cm smooth, mobile, nontender mass in a 17 yo.
Definition
benign ovarian cyst such as a dermoid cyst.
Term
tests to verify amniotic fluid
Definition
nitrazine paper (yellow to blue)

and fern test.
Term
when does a premature rupture of membranes occur in pregnancy?
Definition
- most commonly near-term.

- causes a gush or slow leak.
Term
what is widening of the os called and what does in increase the risk for?
Definition
- Cervical incompetence

- increases the risk for premature rupture of membranes.
Term
classic triad of ectopic pregnancy

- plus one other risk factor.
Definition
- delayed menses, vaginal bleeding and pain.

- hx of pelvic infection increase the risk for an ectopic pregnancy.
Term
excess amount of amniotic fluid.

(name, test for it, and risk of)
Definition
hydramnios (polyhydramnios)

- confirmed by US

- can cause premature rupture of membranes and premature labor.
Term
female indication and MOA of bromocriptine
Definition
Pre-menstrual mastalgia

- Mechanism Of Action: stimulates dopamine receptors, inhibits anterior pituitary prolactin secretion (dopamine agonist)
Term
alprazolam is...
Definition
xanax
Term
tx premenstrual anxiety and irritability (1st and 2nd line tx)
Definition
First diet mod. and vit supp.

Second: SSRIs are effective in 60% of patients and have minimal SE.
Term
role of OCP in premenstrual anxiety
Definition
None, there is no difference in the prevalence in either group.
Term
preeclampsia
Definition
- a complication of pregnancy characterized by hypertension, edema, and/or proteinuria; when convulsions and coma are associated, it is called eclampsia.
Term
pregnancy with HTN, edema, and/or proteinuria
Definition
preeclampsia
Term
rx of choice and route for eclampsia

(name 2nd choice and why you would give it.)
Definition
Magnesium sulfate IV (rx of choice)

Phenytoin when Mg is risky such as mom with myathenia gravis.
Term
eclampsia
Definition
- convulsions occurring in a pregnant or puerperal woman, associated with preeclampsia, i.e., with hypertension, proteinuria, or edema.
Term
puerperal (puerperium)
Definition
- the period from the end of the third stage of labor until involution of the uterus is complete, usually lasting 3 to 6 weeks.
Term
Why not give diazepam for eclampsia?

Morphine?
Definition
- Diazepam causes resp depression, hypotonia, and poor feeding in the newborn.

- Morphine causes resp depression in mom and baby.
Term
PID rx
Definition
inj. ceftriaxone, doxy and metronidazole.
Term
admission criteria for PID
Definition
- failure to respond to outpt tx

- inable to tol. outpt tx (N/V, etc)

- fever > 102.2F (39.0C)

- guarding or rebound tenderness in lower quadrants.

- Pt looks "toxic"
Term
What women should have PAPs every 3 months?
Definition
HIV +
Term
Who says annual PAP smears?
Definition
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Term
If a woman is in a monogamous relationship and has no risk factors for cervical CA, why are 12 month PAPs still recommended versus 18-36 momnths?
Definition
Occasional fast growing cervical cancer
Term
tocolysis as in tocolytic rx
Definition
- inhibition of uterine contractions.
Term
- placenta previa

- placenta previa centralis

- placenta previa marginalis

- placenta previa partialis
Definition
- a placenta which develops in the lower uterine segment, in the zone of dilatation, so that it covers or adjoins the internal os.

- placenta previa centralis - central placenta previa; one in which the placenta entirely covers the internal os

- placenta previa marginalis - marginal placenta previa; one in which the placenta is just palpable at the margin of the os

- placenta previa partialis - partial placenta previa; one in which the internal os is partially covered; called also incomplete placenta previa.
Term
sx placenta previa
Definition
painless hemorrhage in the last trimester, particularly during the eighth month, is the most common symptom.
Term
tx - placenta previa
Definition
- Goal is to preserve lung fx to maturity. (~36 weeks)

- bedrest

- avoid vagnal penetration

- report any changes

- may use tocolytics to prolong labor until 36 weeks.

- @ birth, weigh risk of hemorrhage risk vs fetal maturity.
Term
what preganancy bleeding needs to be reported?
Definition
All second and thrid-trimester bleeding!
Term
firm, irreg shaped, nontender, enlarged uterus
Definition
uterine fibroid or leiomyoma
Term
leiomyoma
Definition
- a benign tumor derived from smooth muscle, most commonly of the uterus;

- AKA: fibroid and fibroid tumor.
Term
adenomyosis
Definition
a benign condition characterized by endometrial glands and stroma within the myometrium, accompanied by hypertrophy of the myometrium.
Term
Slightly softened, tender, diffusely globular uterine enlargement.
Definition
adenomyosis
Term
cystocele
Definition
hernial protrusion of the urinary bladder, usually through the vaginal wall. - AKA: vesicocele. [image]
Term
rectocele
Definition
hernial protrusion of part of the rectum into the vagina AKA: proctocele. [image]
Term
enterocele
Definition
- a hernia containing intestine - posterior vaginal hernia[image]
Term
introitus
Definition
the entrance to a cavity or space.
Term
lower abd pulling, low back ache, Valsalva causes cervix to descend into vagina
Definition
prolapsed uterus
Term
frequent cause of cystocele
Definition
trauma of parturition (childbirth)
Term
vaginal pressure, urinary incontinence. Aggravated by vigorous activity, prolonged standing, coughing, sneezing or straining.
Definition
cystocele
Term
difficult evacuation of feces. located on the posterior vaginal wall.
Definition
rectocele
Term
GI sx, no pelvic exam abmormalities.
Definition
enterocele
Term
Alpha fetoprotein (AFP) is produced by
Definition
- the liver and yolk sac of a fetus.
Term
fx of alpha-fetoprotein in adults
Definition
AFP has no normal function in adults.
Term
The alpha fetoprotein test (AFP) is a blood test performed to
Definition
- measure, diagnose, or monitor fetal distress or fetal abnormalities. It can also detect some liver disorders and some cancers in adults.
Term
- examination of amniotic fluid is called ________ and can help detect
Definition
(amniocentesis)

- fetal spinal bifida or other defects of the fetus' neural tube.
Term
- In the knocked up woman, a UA should be obtained (when)?

- What should be tested in the UA?
Definition
...at each prenatal visit.

- glucosuria, ketonuria, proteinuria, bacteria, WBCs
Term
- In the knocked up woman, alpha-fetoprotein should be performed between ___ and ___ wks.
Definition
16 and 18 weeks
Term
- In the knocked up woman, US should be performed between ____ and ____ wks.
Definition
18 and 20 weeks
Term
- In the knocked up woman, a glucose screening for gestational diabetes should be obtained between __ and __ wks.
Definition
24 and 28 weeks
Term
How often are first trimester appointments?
Definition
Every 4 weeks.
Term
At what maternal age does the risk of congenital abnormalities increase?

What the hell is a PA supposed to do?
Definition
35 yo

- refer for genetic counseling
Term
Most common presenting sign of breast cancer...other signs of malignancy.
Definition
- Most common...palpable mass.

- Others: firm, irregular mass, skin dimpling, nipple retraction, bloody nipple discharge.
Term
milky nipple d/c in non-lactating breast.
Definition
endocrine disorder (pituitary release of prolactin)
Term
size flucuating uni- or bilateral breast masses
Definition
fibrocystic breast mass
Term
tender erythematous breast
Definition
breast infection or abscess.
Term
when does pre-eclampsia primarily occur?
Definition
after the 20th gestational week and frequently near term.
Term
HTN after midpregnancy or in the first 24 hours post partum w/o signs of preeclampsia or pre-existing HTN.
Definition
Transient HTN
Term
- HTN before conception
or
- before 20th week of gestation
or
- persists for more that 6 wks post partum
Definition
Chronic HTN
Term
sz secondary pre-eclampsia - what med?
Definition
eclampsia

Mg sulfate
Term
PAP = carcinoma in situ

confirmation test of choice?

why?
Definition
colposcopy with bx

visualize the extent of the carcinoma
Term
a tissue test for early squamous cell cervical cancer.

(what should it not replace?)

(What is tested?)
Definition
- Schiller's test

- Should not replace colposcopy.

- treating the cervical tissue with a solution. If the cervix is healthy, the surface turns brown; if there is cancer, the treated area turns white or yellow.
Term
Ca-125 a tumor marker for...and not for....
Definition
Ca-125 is present in OVARIAN, not cervical cancer.
Term
Why do a dark field microscopy?
Definition
For syphilis, a treponemal infection.
Term
57 yo, slight bloddy d/c intermittently for 3 months. First bleeding since menopause. ulcerated lesion in vagina.

- Suspect?

- test needed?
Definition
- vaginal cancer

- lesion biopsy
Term
Complete vaginal CA work-up needs...
Definition
vaginal lesion, cervical and endometrial bx
Term
- gram ____ ____ appear in UTIs.

- abx of choice in third trimester?
Definition
- negative rods (E. coli)

- ampicillin or a cephalosporin
Term
causes potential of stained teeth and bones in pregnancy and childhood.
Definition
tetracycline
Term
abx that may cause hyperbilirubinemia in infants.
Definition
sulfa drugs
Term
abx that may induce hemolytic anemia in the newborn
Definition
nitrofurantoin
Term
mild lower quadrant fullness, (-) preg test, no associated sx, 4 cm ovarian mass.

What is it and what is the next step?

When do I care?
Definition
- ovarian follicle cyst

- get ultrasound to verify simple cyst.

- < 6 cm is not worrisome and usually resolve with next menses.

- repeat pelvic exam in 6-8 weeks.
Term
When would a laprotomy be performed for ovarian masses?
Definition
- painful masses

- solid masses

- > 6 cm

- some masses in postmenopausal women
Term
How do you feel about transvaginal sonography with directed fine-needle aspiration in tx of ovarian cysts?
Definition
Currently under investigation. Maybe an option but < 4cm, observe.
Term
Suspect _____ with any bleeding in postmenopausal women.
Definition
endometrial cancer - get an endometrial bx
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