Pharmacology
Calcium channel blocker used to treat preterm labor
What is Procardia?
Formation of a retroplacental clot increases pressure behind the placenta.
What is placental abruption?
Patient position to be used to relieve cord compression in prolapsed umbilical cord.
What is knee chest or trendelenburg?
Fetal complication of diabetic mothers that can cause intrapartal complications.
What is macrosomia?
Diagnosed with sterile speculum exam, pooling or leaking of fluid, ferning under microscope, nitrazine paper.
What is rupture of membranes?
Used to enhance fetal lung maturity between 24-24 weeks.
What is betamethasone?
Elevated HCG levels above normal and extending into 2nd trimester.
What is Hyperemesis Gravidarum?
Name of the manuever used to open the pelvis in a patient experienceing shoulder dystocia.
What is McRobert's?
Meconium aspiration, intrauterine infections, low fluid volumes, uteroplacental insufficiency
What is prolonged/postterm pregnancy?
Indirect measure of uteroplacental function and most common method of fetal assessment
What is a non-stress test?
Adverse effect is water intoxication.
What is pitocin or oxytocin?
RBC's become fragmented as they pass through damaged vessels.
What is HELLP syndrome?
Avoid vaginal examinations.
What is placenta previa?
Diagnosis to delivery should be within 30 minutes.
What is uterine rupture?
Risk factors include late or no prenatal care, bacterial vaginosis, multifetal gestation, cigarette smoking, alcohol or drug use, low socioeconomic status, previous preterm labor or birth.
What is preterm labor?
A B6 analog used specifically developed for morning sickness.
What is Diglegis?
A pregnant woman's immune system creates antibodies against fetal Rh blood factors.
What is Rh Incompatibility?
Treated during labor with ampicillin, penicillin, or clindamycin.
What is group B streptococcus?
Requires long term follow up due to increased risk for cancer
What is gestational trophoblastic disease or molar pregnancy?
Name of syndrome given to series of effects on newborn to drug addicted mothers.
What is neonatal abstinence syndrome?
Usually administered at 1-4 gms/hour to prevent eclamptic seizures.
What is magnesium sulfate?
Vasospasms resulting in elevation of blood pressure and reduced blood flow to the brain, livery, kidneys, placenta, and lungs.
What is preeclampsia?
May require placement of a purse string suture to reinforce cervical os.
What is cervical insufficiency?
Maternal complications include postpartum hemorrhage, rectovaginal fistula, symphyseal separation, 3rd/4th degree lacerations, uterine rupture
What is shoulder dystocia?
What is an ultrasound?