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Women's Health
Women's Health Clinical Exam
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Health Care
Graduate
05/16/2010

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Term
What is the most common etiology for Premature ovarian Failure?
Definition
Turner Syndrome
Term
What are the 3 common causes of Delayed sexual maturation?
Definition

Premature Ovarian Failure

Hypothalamic Dysfunction

Genital Tract Anomalies

Term
What are the 3 elements that play a role in the timing of secondary sexual maturation?
Definition

1. Adequate body fat

2. Adequate sleep

3. Vision - optic exposure to sunlight

Term
thelarche
Definition
the sequence of breast development
Term
adrenarche
Definition
the sequence of pubic hair growth
Term
When physical signs of secondary sexual development occur before 6-8 yoa its called:
Definition
Precocious puberty
Term
During menses, endometrium is sloughed off in response to _______________.
Definition
progesterone withdrawal
Term
Mittelschmerz
Definition
a twinge of pain experienced at the time of ovulation
Term
Progesterone has a negative feedback on ______ and ______
Definition
FSH and LH
Term
3 main causes of a couple's failure to conceive
Definition

1. anovulation (~30%)

2. anatomic defects of the female genital tract (~30%)

3. Abnl spermatogenesis (~40%)

Term
What is the first chemical evidence of ovarian failure?
Definition
FSH increases
Term
What is the first physical manifestation of ovarian failure?
Definition
hot flashes
Term
Hot flashes are a result of :
Definition
declining estradiol
Term
What does the umbilical vein do?
Definition
it carries oxygenated blood to the baby through the placenta and into the portal system of the fetus
Term
What do the umbilical arteries do?
Definition
they carry deoxygenated blood to the placenta
Term
what is the primary substrate for placental metabolism?
Definition
glucose
Term
Chadwick's sign (Dx of preg)
Definition
bluish discoloration of the cervix
Term
Hegar's sign (Dx of preg)
Definition
softening of the cervix
Term
Progesterone levels of pregnancy
Definition

<5ng/ml - not consistant with viable preg

 

>25ng/ml - consistent with a viable IUP

 

~95% of levels fall btwn these 2 numbers

Term
EDC =
Definition
LMP + 7 days - 3 months + 1 year
Term
Reactive NST
Definition
FHT incs by >15 bpm for 15 sec following FM. 2 such accelerations = nl
Term
Biophysical profile components
Definition

Reactive NST

Adequate amniotic fluid

Fetal breathing mvts

fetal limb mvts

fetal tone

Term
Which organ system is the last to mature intrauterinely?
Definition
respiratory
Term
When does production of surfactant start to increases in utero?
Definition
32-33 wks
Term
Lightening
Definition
change in shape of abd (flatter upper abd), sensation that the baby is less heavy, easier breathing time
Term
Cardinal mvts of labor
Definition

1. Engagement

2. Flexion

3. Descent

4. Internal Rotation

5. Extension

6. External Rotation

Term
What is the most common delivery position in the US?
Definition
Dorsal Lithotomy
Term
Why is the midline episiotomy the most common?
Definition
causes less pain, easier to repair and less blood loss
Term
Excess traction on the umbilical cord causes...
Definition
uterine inversion - an OB emergency
Term
What is the VBAC success rate?
Definition
~75%
Term
The likelihood of postpartum complications are greatest in the first ____ after delivery
Definition
hour
Term
Postpartum hemorrhage occurs in ___ % of patients
Definition
1
Term
What are the likely causes of postpartum hemorrhage?
Definition

rapid labor/delivery

protracted labor

uterine enlargement

Term
Conditions associated with breech positioning
Definition

prematurity

multiple pregs

anencephaly

uterine anomalies

hydrocephaly

polyhydramnios

uterine tumor

Term
At what fetal weight is CSection indicated?
Definition

<2000g

>3800g

Term
Puerperium
Definition
6-8 wk period after birth during which the reproductive tract returns to its normal non-pregnant state
Term
Lochia
Definition

blood clots expelled from the uterus postpartum as the myometrium contracts

 

usually done by pp wk 3

Term
Colostrum
Definition

produced the first five days postpartum and is slowly replaced by maternal milk

 

contains more minerals and protein, less fat and sugar

 

contains immunoglobulin A

Term
Operative delivery indications
Definition

previous classical Csection

macrosomia

non-reassuring fetal/maternal status

active STD infection

placenta previa

preeclampsia/eclampsia

breech presentation

cord prolapse

Term
When is amniocentesis best performed?
Definition
15-17 wks
Term
Why would you use amnio in more advanced gestational ages?
Definition
to assess fetal lung maturity
Term
Risk factors for postpartum depression
Definition

previous postpartum mental disease

h/o psych disease

woman who does not cope well with stress

traumatic stimuli

conflicts in roles (mom/wife)

women with young children

poverty

abuse

professional careers

Term
3 categories of postpartum mood disorders
Definition

1. maternity blues

2. postpartum depression

3. postpartum psychosis

Term
Periodic antepartum visit intervals
Definition

q4wks until 32 wks

 

q2wks from 32-36 wks

 

qwk thereafter

Term
What are the only routine lab tests done at every prenatal visit?
Definition
glucosuria and proteinuria
Term
At term, ____% of fetuses are in the cephalic presentation
Definition
95
Term
Patients are told to go to the hospital for any of the following reasons:
Definition

contractions q5min for at least 1 hr

sudden gush of fluid or constant leakage

significant vaginal bleeding

significant decrease in fetal mvt

Term
Station
Definition
identify the relative level of the foremost part of the fetal presenting part relative to the level of the ischial spines
Term
What is the single most reliable electronic fetal monitoring indicator of fetal status?
Definition
Fetal heart rate
Term
Increasing _________ causes changes in insulin during pregnancy
Definition
human placental lactogen
Term
Diabetic mothers have ______ the incidence of UTI
Definition
twice
Term
Diabetic mothers have a 2 fold increase of ____, _________ and ____
Definition
PIH, preeclampsia, UTI
Term
Infants have a _____ increased risk of congenital abnormalities if their mom is diabetic
Definition
3 fold
Term
Most common anomalies caused by diabetic mothers
Definition
cardiac and limb deformities
Term
When do you get a 1 hr gtt in a pregnant woman?
Definition
24-28 wks
Term
If the 1 hr gtt is > ____, a 3 hr gtt is required
Definition
140
Term
3 hr gtt normals
Definition

1 hr - 105

2 hr - 165

3 hr - 145 or less

Term
BGlucose goals in pregnant women
Definition

fasting 90-100

PP <120

Term
Fetal assessment in Diabetic pregnancy
Definition
30-32 wks -- daily kick counts, serial NST or BPP weekly or biweekly, serial US
Term
If HTN occurs before 28 wks what do you need to look for?
Definition

renal artery stenosis

coarctation of the aorta

Cushing Syndrome

SLE

pheochromocytoma

Term
Which drugs are indicated for HTN in preg?
Definition

1st line: methyldopa

2nd line: alpha and beta blockers

 

NO diuretics

Term
Pregnancy Induced HTN may lead to:
Definition

IUGR

oligohydramnios

dysmaturity

Term
Preeclampsia/Eclampsia
Definition
the development of HTN with proteinuria and/or edema induced by pregnancy, generally in the 2nd half of gestation (associated with seizures in eclampsia)
Term
HELLP
Definition

Hemolysis

Elevated liver enzymes

Low platelets

Term
HELLP syndrome occurs in ____% of pts with severe preeclampsia or eclampsia
Definition
4-12
Term
Those at risk for HELLP
Definition

multiparous

Advanced maternal age

somewhat less HTN than many preeclamptic women

Term
Anemia in pregnancy levels
Definition

Hct <30%

Hgb <10

Term
Dizygotic twins
Definition
fraternal twins; 2 separate ova fertilized by 2 separate sperm
Term
Monozygotic twins
Definition
identical twins
Term
Division of embryo after 12 days results in...
Definition
conjoined twins
Term
If there is a twin-twin transfusion syndrome the "donor" twin can develop...
Definition

IUGR

anemia

hypovolemia

Term
If there is a twin-twin transfusion syndrome, the "recipient" twin can develop...
Definition

hypervolemia

HTN

polycythemia

CHF

 

This twin will also produce excess amniotic fluid

Term
DDX of multiple gestations
Definition

hydramnios

hyaditiform mole

uterine fibroids

incorrect dates

Term
Abruptio Placenta
Definition
premature separation of the normally implanted placenta from the uterine wall
Term
Features of abruptio placenta
Definition

vaginal bleeding

abdominal discomfort

painful uterine contractions

frequent decelerations

 

Term
Abruptio Placenta is associated with...
Definition
cocaine use, abdominal trauma, maternal HTN, multiple gestations, hydramnios
Term
What is the most common cause of consumptive coagulopathy in pregnancy?
Definition
Placental abruption
Term
Placenta Previa
Definition
abnormal location of the placenta over, or in close proximity to the internal cervical os
Term
Suspect _______ in a woman with painless vaginal bleeding in the 3rd trimester
Definition
placenta previa
Term
Polyhydramnios
Definition

amniotic fluid volume increased >2000ml

 

uterine size also increased

Term
There is an increased risk of what in a woman with polyhydramnios?
Definition

abruption of the placenta

risk of preterm labor

Term
What does IUGR stand for?
Definition
Intrauterine growth restriction
Term
IUGR puts you at a greater risk for...
Definition

Intrauterine fetal death

neonatal death

asphyxia

fetal distress before or during labor

meconium aspiration

hypoglycemia (once delivered)

respiratory distress (once delivered)

Term
Early onset IUGR lead to an...
Definition
irreversible decrease in organ size/function
Term
Infants that had IUGR are at greater risk for:
Definition

respiratory distress

Hyperviscosity syndrome

hypoglycemia

hypothermia

Term
Macrosomia
Definition
>4000 - 4500 g (>90th % for given gestational age)
Term
Macrosomia is associated with...
Definition

maternal DM

maternal obesity

excessive wt gain during pregnancy

Term
If labor occurs before wk ___ its considered preterm.
Definition
37
Term
75% of neonatal deaths that are not due to congenital malformations are due to ___________
Definition
preterm birth
Term
Complications of preterm labor
Definition

perinatal death

RDS

intravascular hemorrhage

necrotizing enterocolitis

sepsis

neurological impairment

seizures

long-term morbidity

Term
Which drugs are tocolytics?
Definition

MgSO4

Nifedipine

Terbutaline

indomethacin

Term
Contraindications to tocolytics
Definition

advanced labor

mature fetus

intrauterine infection

significant vaginal bleeding

conditions where AE may be marked

obstetric complications

Term
What is PROM?
Definition
premature rupture of membranes
Term
What are the functions of amniotic fluid?
Definition

protection against infection

protection from trauma

protection from umbilical cord compression

Term
PROM occurs in what percentage of pregnancies?
Definition
10-15%
Term
Risk factors for PROM
Definition

smoking

prior PROM

short cervical length

prior preterm delivery

hydramnios

multiple gestation

bleeding early in preg

Term
How do you Dx PROM?
Definition

Nitrazine test

Fern test

US

Term
1/4 of all Csections are done bc of _______
Definition
dystocia (abnl labor)
Term
Abnormal labor patterns
Definition

prolonged latent phase

protraction disorder (prolonged active phase)

Arrest disorder (dilation or descent)

Term
Causes of prolonged latent phase
Definition

abnormal fetal position

unripe cervix

CP

excessive anesthsia

ineffective contractions

Term
Causes of prolonged active phase
Definition

fetal malposition

CPD

ROM before onset of active labor

excessive sedation

inadequate contractions

Term
Causes of secondary arrest of dilation
Definition

insufficent contractions

fetal lie, position, attitude, small pelvis

Term
Arrest of descent is caused by...
Definition

CPD

Ineffective contractions

Term
Risk factors for spontaneous abortion
Definition

increasing parity

increasing maternal age

increasing paternal age

conception within 3 months of live birth

Term
Threatened abortion
Definition
vaginal bleeding without cervical dilation
Term
Inevitable abortion
Definition
ROM or dilation during 1st half of pregnancy
Term
Complete abortion
Definition
documented pregnancy that passes all products of conception
Term
Incomplete abortion
Definition
partial expulsion of pregnancy tissue has occurred
Term
Missed abortion
Definition
retention of failure IUP for an extended period (> 2 menstrual cycles)
Term
Recurrent abortion
Definition
>2 consecutive (or a total of 3) spontaneous abortions
Term
Recurrent abortion can be the result of...
Definition

uterine anomalies

incompetent cervix

intrauterine synechiae

Term
1st trimester bleeding occurs in what percentage of pregnancies?
Definition
25
Term
What is the most common cause of bleeding in the 1st trimester?
Definition
threatened abortion
Term
With a threatened abortion, if you can visualize an embryo with a heart beat the chance of continuing the pregnancy is ...
Definition
90-96%
Term
Risk factors for threatened abortion
Definition

coffee intake >6c/d

Infection

Poor nutrition

EtOH

Smoking

Severe Trauma

Term
Blighted ovum
Definition
a sac with a mean diameter of 20mm that has no yolk sac
Term
You should see a heart beat by transvaginal US when crown rump length is > ____
Definition
5mm
Term
Risk factors for ectopic pregnancy
Definition

Biggest - h/o salpingitis

prior h/o ectopic

Age 35-44

fallopian tube damage

Gonorrhea/Chlamydia and PID

Women who get pregnany after tubal or IUD

Term
If hCG levels do not inc by 66% in 48 hrs...
Definition
suspect ectopic
Term
 Which types of HPV are considered high risk?
Definition
16, 18, 45 and 56
Term
What causes syphilis?
Definition
treponema pallidum
Term
"Money spots" are associated with what?
Definition

syphilis

palms and soles

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