How often do you have a prenatal appointments before 28 weeks? - once every 4
week
how often do you have prenatal appointments from 28-36 wks? - once
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weeks
What might be part of the first prenatal appointment? - health history ,
medications, blood type, HIV, ghonnorhea, chlamydia
what are some things that would occur during 3rd trimester appointment? -
leopards, Hgb/Hct, Group B strep testing @ 36wks, STI , rescreen for chlamydia if
less than 25 yrs of age?
At what point of the pregnancy can you first begin to hear the fetal heart rate? - 9
wks
What is the definition of hyperemesis gravidarum? - unusually acute N/V, usually
diagnosed between the weeks of 11-20wk
Patients with hyperemesis gravidarum are at risk for........ - weightloss ,
malnutrition, dehydration, ketonuria, electrolyte imbalances
What is treatment that is recommended for hyperemesis gravidarum ? - rest,
antiemetics , IV fluids, parenteral nutritionWhat would you do for a patient with carpal tunnel syndrome acquired during
pregnancy? - splinting
Why can nosebleeds occur during pregnancy? - engorged capillaries can cause
nose bleed
Why does congestion and stuffiness occur during pregnancy? - due to increased
estrogen
What would you recommend for patients with varicose veins? - do not stand or sit
for long periods of time, compression stockings
What two hormones can improve the mobility of the pelvis during pregnancy? -
relaxin/progesterone
What does GTPAL stand for? - 1. Gravidity (number of pregnancies including
present one
2. Term births (longer than 37 weeks)
3. Preterm births (before 37 weeks)
4. Abortions or miscarriages before 20 wks
5. Living children
when would you give rhogam? - if mom is - and baby is +, give rhogham to mother
For a baby to be at risk for developing Rh+, what must the parents be ? - Mom -
dad +What is the MOA of combined oral contraceptives? - increases viscosity of
cervical mucus, suppress ovulation, thinning of uterine lining
What is contraindicated in combined oral contraceptives? - breastfeeding,
migraine, smoker greater than 35 yrs, history of blood clots, hypertension
Which oral contraceptive can be used during breastfeeding? - POP
those on POP must take within a _______ hour window to be effective - 3
what can happen to your pregnancy if you become pregnant while taking POP and
why? - ectopic, due to slowing of cilia in Fallopian tube
What two hormones are in the contraceptive ring? - estrogen progestin
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