Give me some sugar!
Does not cross the placenta.
What is insulin?
Women who are not vaccinated should be vaccinated for this infection during the immediate postpartum period before becoming pregnant again.
What is Rubella?
Frequency of prenatal care for a women with chronic hypertension.
What is every 2 weeks until 28 weeks, then weekly until delivery
Hemodilution of Hgb and Hct due to increased plasma volume will cause this type of anemia.
What is physiologic anemia?
A term used to describe the ability of glucose to cross the placenta to the fetus
What is insulin sensitivity?
-decreased in pregnancy
Serum value to determine adequate glycemic control.
What is Hemoglobin A1C
A patient pregnant with this type of active infection would require a c-section delivery.
What is HSV-2
Frequency of home blood pressure monitoring.
What is daily?
This type of anemia is an inherited disorder leading to a defective hemoglobin molecule.
What is sickle-cell anemia?
A term used to explain why glucose is not taking into the cells
What is insulin resistance?
Increases serum blood glucose leading to hyperglycemia to mother & fetus
A birth related complication that can occur due to gestational diabetes.
What is shoulder dystocia?
Other complications: hypoglycemia, respiratory distress syndrome, polycythemia
If positive, treatment is Penicillin G for this infection
What is Group B strep?
3 Signs of cardiac decompensation.
What is SOB, dyspnea, cyanosis of lips & nail beds, swelling of face, hands & feet, jugular vein distention, tachypnea, palpitations, chest pain, syncope with exertion, moist, frequent cough
For best iron absorption from foods, patients should consume foods with this nutrient.
What is Vitamin C?
3 maternal complications that can occur with gestational diabetes
What is gestational hypertension, hydramnios, and UTI's
Other complications: PTL, hypoglycemia, birth complication, c-sections, PPH
Gestational age that screening occurs for gestational diabetes.
What is 24-28 weeks gestation?
Women can still have a vaginal delivery if values are less than 1,000 copies.
What is HIV positive women?
How women can assess fetal well-being at home.
What are fetal kick counts?
Low Hgb, low Hct, low serum iron, microcytic and hypochromic cells and low serum ferritin levels are the cause of this anemia.
What is iron deficiency anemia?
Target goal for blood glucose 1 hour after meals
What is <140mg/dl
2hr <120 mg/dl
3hr < 95mg/dl
Oral hypoglycemic agents that are safe to take in pregnancy.
What is glyburide and metformin?
Cats, contaminated soil, undercooked infected meat, drinking contaminated water and eating unwashed fruits and vegetables are the sources of this infection.
What is Toxoplasmosis?
Identify the correct matching of medications used with cardiac disorders
Beta-Blockers - Blocks epinephrine, leads to a slower HR & decrease BP
Diuretics - Removes excess fluid from the body
Digitalis - Increase contractility & decrease HR
Antiarrhythmics - Restore normal rhythm & conduction
Anticoagulants - Prevents formation of blood clots
Calcium channel blockers - treats hypertension
Foods that should be avoided when taking iron (list 4)
What is coffee, tea, chocolate and high-fiber foods?
Drink 8oz milk and eat 2 crackers or take 2 glucose tablets
What is management of hypoglycemia?