Danger Signs & Diagnostics
Persistent vomiting with inability to retain food or fluids is a danger sign of pregnancy known as this condition.
What is hyperemesis gravidarum?
Lower abdominal pain with light vaginal bleeding in early pregnancy raises concern for this condition.
What is ectopic pregnancy?
This syndrome of pregnancy includes hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets.
What is HELLP syndrome?
This type of diabetes is first diagnosed during pregnancy.
What is gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)?
The acronym TORCH refers to infections that can cross this structure.
What is the placenta?
This laboratory finding is commonly seen with dehydration in hyperemesis gravidarum.
What is ketonuria?
Shoulder pain in a pregnant patient may indicate this life-threatening complication.
What is a ruptured ectopic pregnancy?
Unrelenting headache and visual disturbances are signs of this hypertensive disorder.
What is pre-eclampsia?
Excessive fetal growth related to maternal hyperglycemia is called this.
What is macrosomia?
This live vaccine is contraindicated during pregnancy.
What is the rubella (MMR) vaccine?
This diagnostic test is used to confirm an ectopic pregnancy by visualizing the uterus and adnexa.
What is an ultrasound?
This medication may be used to treat an ectopic pregnancy by inhibiting cell division.
What is methotrexate?
Name the condition that may result as a cause of maternal HTN
(hint- it is characterized by painful vaginal bleeding)
What is placental abruption?
Condition characterized by painless vaginal bleeding
Placenta Previa
Handling cat feces or eating undercooked meat increases risk for this infection.
What is toxoplasmosis?
A “snowstorm” appearance on ultrasound is characteristic of this pregnancy complication.
What is a hydatidiform mole?
Significant weight loss, electrolyte imbalance, and dehydration differentiate this condition from normal morning sickness.
What is hyperemesis gravidarum?
Postpartum hemorrhage may occur when clotting factors are depleted in this condition.
What is DIC?
An RH- negative mother gives birth to an RH-positive baby and needs what medication?
What is Rhogam?
Suppressive antiviral therapy for herpes simplex virus begins at this gestational age.
What is 36 weeks?
This condition involves activation of the clotting cascade, leading to consumption of clotting factors and hemorrhage.
What is disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)?
signs/symptoms of a hydatidiform mole pregnancy
What is:
– Bleeding
– Rapid uterine growth
– Failure to detect fetal heart
activity
– Signs of hyperemesis
gravidarum
– Unusually early development of
GH
– Higher-than-expected levels of
hCG
– A distinct “snowstorm” pattern on
ultrasound with no evidence of a
developing fetus
The antidote for Magnesium Sulfate
What is Calcium gluconate?
Neural tube defects are prevented by this supplement
This infection requires the newborn to receive immune globulin and vaccination at birth.
What is hepatitis B?