Prenatal tests
This blood test can be used to check for Down's syndrome or for neural test defects.
What is Alpha-Fetoprotein screening (AFP)?
Gestational diabetes can cause the baby to have polyuria which leads to this condition regarding the amniotic fluid
What is polyhydramnios?
This is a major complication of ectopic pregnancy
What is internal bleeding?
This is the procedure that is done to determine if a baby will be able to tolerate blood flow changes during labor.
What is a contraction stress test?
In an amniocentesis, the provider uses this procedure to locate the placenta and the fetus
What is ultrasound?
Blood pressure elevation after 20 weeks of pregnancy that is not accompanied by proteinuria
What is Gestational hypertension?
This is also known as gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD), which originates from the placenta and can metastasize.
What is hydatidiform mole?
This is the hemoglobin level at which a pregnant woman would be considered anemic
What is 10.5 g/dL?
This test or procedure should have a score of at least 8 to be reassuring.
What is a biophysical profile?
Your female patient usually takes an oral diabetic med, but has recently been switched to insulin since she found out she was pregnant. She now presents to you with signs of hyperglycemia. This is the treatment of choice.
What is to administer insulin according to her glucose level?
Name the condition that can causes painless bleeding in late pregnancy and name one procedure that should NOT be done on this patient.
What is placenta previa and what is do not do a vaginal exam?
Persistent, uncontrollable vomiting that begins in the first weeks of pregnancy and may continue throughout
What is hyperemesis gravidarum?
This test is done if the non-stress test findings are non-reactive. It is done by nipple stimulation or low-dose oxytocin
What is a contraction stress test?
Name 2 common anemias related to pregnancy
What are iron deficiency and folic acid deficiency?
This med is given to pregnant females if they are Rh negative and the baby's father is Rh positive or unknown.
What is Rhogam?
This female issue is more common during pregnancy than is preeclampsia, diabetes, or other commonly screened pregnancy complications.
What is Intimate Partner Violence?
"Kick counts" are important to do for this reason.
What is it gives the mom a baseline in the fetal activity? A deviation from "normal" may indicate a need to contact the provider.
This is a commonly-occurring maternal bacteria that can lead to life-threatening perinatal infections in the baby.
What is Group B strep?
This condition is characterized by:
Vaginal bleeding
Pain
Uterine irritability and increased uterine resting tone
Firm, tender abdomen
What is placenta abruptio?
Normal magnesium levels are 1.6–2.5 mg/dL. This is the therapeutic range for pre-eclamptic moms
What is 4-8 mg/dL?