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OB/Gyn
Clinical Medicine
Question | Answer |
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Define Endometriosis | The presence of endometrial glands and stroma outside the uterus |
Define Adenomyosis | The presence of endometrial glands and stroma that extends into uterine musculature |
Bacterial Vaginosis Diagnosis | clue cells on wet prep* |
Bacterial Vaginosis treatment | Flagyl (Metronidazole) |
greenish/yellow, frothy vaginal discharge | Trichomonas vaginitis* |
"strawberry cervix" | Trichomonas vaginitis* |
"Cottage cheese" discharge | Yeast vaginitis* |
Yeast vaginitis Diagnosis | clinically, hyphea/ pseudohyphea/ budding on KOH prep* |
Yeast vaginitis Treatment | oral fluconazole |
Neisseria Gonorrhoeae (Gonorrhea) is a gram | Gram-negative intracellular diplococci* |
USPTF recommends screening yearly for Neisseria Gonorrhoeae (Gonorrhea) | from onset sexual activity-26yo |
Most common STI | Chlamydiae Trachomatis (Chlamydia)* |
Syphilis is caused by | Treponema pallidum (a spirochete)* |
Syphilis treatment | PCN G 2.4 mill units IM x 1 dose |
Average age in US for menopause | 51.5 years |
Define menopause | no menses >1 yr, or FSH >30mIU/ml |
never give unopposed estrogen to a woman with a | uterus |
Level of uterus at 12 weeks | pubic symphysis* |
Normal Fetal heart rate | 120-160bpm |
Define Round ligament pain | Sharp, shooting, fleeting pain, unilateral- typically located in the groin |
"Mask of pregnancy" | Chloasma |
Maternal screening AFP screens for | open neural tube defects |
Pregnancy implantation outside the uterine cavity | Ectopic Pregnancy |
Treatment for ectopic pregnancy | surgery or methotrexate |
bleeding, passing "grapelike tissue", partial may present like SAB | Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (GTN or GTD)* |
In Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (GTN or GTD) HCG is over | >100,000mU/mL |
Diagnosis criteria for Preeclampsia | (1)Hypertension, BP>140/90 (2)Proteinuria >300mg/24hrs (3)+/- Edema (often hands and face in addition to legs) |
Diagnosis criteria for Eclampsia | (1) Hypertension, BP>140/90 (2) Proteinuria >300mg/24hrs (3) +/- Edema (often hands and face in addition to legs) (4) seizures |
HA, visual changes, pulmonary edema, elevated LFTs, RUQ/epigastric pain | Preeclampsia |
Define PROM | rupture of membranes prior to onset of labor at or after 37weeks |
Define PPROM | rupture of membranes prior to onset of labor in patients less than 37 weeks gestation |
Premature separation of the normally implanted placenta from the uterus after 20 weeks | Placental abruption* |
Placenta partially or completely covers the cervical os | Placenta previa* |
Bright red, painless, recurrent vaginal bleeding, no fetal distress (usually) | Placenta previa* |
Placenta directly attached to the myometrium | Placenta accreta* |
Placenta invades the myometrium | Placenta increta* |
Placenta penetrates the myometrium | Placenta percreta* |
Follicular/proliferative phase occurs during days | Days 1-14 |
Luteal/ secretory phase occurs during days | after ovulation (days after 14) |
Short stature, web neck, lacks ovary or uterus | Turners syndrome* |
'string of pearls' on ultrasound | Polycystic ovarian disease |
Polycystic ovarian syndrome AKA | Stein levanthal syndrome* |
MC organism of PID | GC* |
PID etiology | GC, chlamydia, E. coli, mixed anaerobes and myco/ureaplasma |
Most common STD | Chlamydia* |
Treatment for chlamydia | Zithromax or doxycycline* |
treatment for GC | Ceftriaxone, cefixime* |
Primary syphilis presents with a | chancre* |
Secondary syphilis presents with | Symmetric rash on palms and soles |
Latent/ tertiary syphilis AKA | Neurosyphilis |
Chancroid caused by | H. ducreyi |
Painful genital ulcer with fluctuant inguinal adenitis | Chancroid |
Painless genital ulcer | Granuloma Inguinale |
PID treatment in pregnancy | Clindamycin with gentamycin |
Most common metabolic disease in the U.S. | Osteoporosis* |
Benign solid mass, typically painless in breast | Fibroadenoma* |
Most common reason for fever after the immediate puerperium in nursing mothers | Mastitis* |
Mastitis caused by | S. aureus* |
Treatment for mastitis | dicloxacillin |
Second most common cause of cancer death in women | Breast cancer |
Most common type of breast cancer | Infiltrating intraductal carcinoma |
Most common reason for spontaneous abortion | Chromosomal abnormalities* |
Abruptio placentae | Painful vaginal bleeding* |
Placenta praevia | Painless vaginal bleeding* |
oligohydramnios | Decreased amniotic fluid levels |
polyhydramnios | Excess amniotic fluid levels |
Strawberry cervix | Trichomonas infection* |
BRCA genes are associated with | Breast and ovarian cancer* |
To delineate a solid vs. cystic breast mass, use a | Ultrasound |
To evaluate for ovarian torsion, use a | Color Doppler |
Clue cells for diagnosis of | Bacterial Vaginosis |
UPSTF recommends mammograms every | 2 yrs |
inhibit ovulation, thicken cervical mucous and alter quality of endometrium | Oral contraceptives |
Risk factors for oral contraception with female at 35 y/o | smoking |
Yeast infection treatment | Diflucan |
The USPSTF recommends biennial screening mammography for women aged | 50 to 74 years |
Most common cause of cancer death in women? | Lung cancer |
Pap smear frequency | Every 3 years, may cease if all pap smears have been normal until 65; if never tested, stop after two negative smears |
When do you do pap smear on a girl? | starting at age of 21 and doing every 3 years |
USPSTF guideline for breast cancer screening in women | USPSTF recommends biennial screening mammography for women aged 50 to 74 years |
Contraindications for Oral Contraceptives? | Thromboembolic (DVT past or present) |
Hegar's Sign | softening of the lower uterine segment or uterine isthmus* |
Chadwick's Sign | is bluish or purplish discoloration of vagina and cervix during pregnancy* |
Goodell's sign | softening of the cervix* |
Cervix becomes soft, blue and swollen when | pregnant |
pt may need to be hospitalized. Excessive N/V, weight loss of 5% or greater from pre-pregnancy weight. Dehydration, ketones in urine | Hyperemesis Gravidum |
20 WKS fundal height | AT UMBILICUS* |
Patient unable to get pregnant, male sperm count ok, give | clomiphene citrate |
Treatment for Mild Eclampsia | bedrest (BP 140/90, Protein +2,+3) |
Consistent, Late decelerations are a sign of | uteroplacental deficiency |
Corpus luteum produces | Progesterone |
Choriocarcinoma is usually preceded by | PREGNANCY |
Vaginal bleeding at 12 weeks can lead to | Threatened Abortion |
lead to chocolate colored ovaries, raspberry colored nodules in the pelvic cavity but NOT cervical stenosis. | Endometriosis |
contraindications of OCP (estrogen and progesterone) | active liver disease |
The most common Gyn cancer is | endometrial cancer* |
Cause Violin String adhesions between liver and abdominal wall (Perihepatitis:) | Fitz - Hugh - Curtis Syndrome* |
are paraurethral glands that may be related to female ejaculation | Skene Glands |
Nulliparity is a risk factors for | Ovarian Cancer* |
is common cause of post partum hemorrhage | Uterine Atony* |
Mastitis is treated with | dicloxacillin* |
The rate Dizygotic or "fraternal" twins increases with | maternal age |
Menopause or peri-menopause have this as first sign/symptom | HOT FLASHES |
from excess Prostaglandin produced in endometrium | Primary Dysmenorrhea |
C-section ALWAYS required with hx of previous C-section that had | CLASSICAL Incision (vertical incision) |
adhesions in the uterine cavity | Asherman's syndrome |
Fibroids, Fibroadenoma (common benign neoplasm), leiomyomas think | bleeding |
most common medical abortions medications | Mifepristone and Misoprostol |
luteal phase corresponds with what phase | secretory phase |
women with fibroids have an increased risk of | endometrial cancer |
Most common position for the baby in utero | Vertex (head first) |
the embryo or fetus dies in utero, but products of conception are retained | Missed abortion* |
deliberate termination of pregnancy | Induced abortion |
Any uterine cramping or bleeding in the presence of a closed cervix during the first 20 weeks | Threatened abortion* |
Involves uterine bleeding or pain when the cervix is beginning to efface or dilate | Inevitable abortion |
Passage of part of the POC through the cervix, cervix is dilated, bleeding is present | Incomplete abortion |
Passage of all of the POC, with subsequent closure of the cervix and return of the uterus to normal size | Complete abortion |
Death of a fetus and its retention in utero for 4 weeks or longer | Missed abortion |
Infection of the uterine contents before, during, or after an abortion | Septic abortion |
Fever, chills with painful erythema and induration of the breast. due to staph aureus | Mastitis* |
Normal apgar score | At least 7 at one minute and 9 at five minutes |
Follicular phase AKA | Proliferative phase |
Do not give this medication during pregnancy (cat. D) | doxycycline |
"abnormal bleeding in the absence of an anatomical lesion" | Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) |
Bleeding for greater than 35 day intervals | oligomenorrhea |
Bleeding for less than 21 day intervals | polymenorrhea |
heavy menses (more than 80 mL) | menorrhagia |
irr/ heavy bleeding | menometrorrhagia |
clue cells on wet prep, fishy odor | Bacterial vaginosis* |
"strawberry cervix" | Trichomonas vaginitis* |
"Cottage cheese" discharge | Yeast vaginitis* |
Nagele's rule: | EDD= LMP+7days- 3mon |
Recurrent AB | 3 SABs, or 2 SABs in a row |
HELLP Syndrome | Hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets |
Detachment of a normally implanted placenta can cause severe hemorrhage | Abruptio placenta |
Implantation of the placenta occurs over or near the cervical os | Placenta previa |
Causes Fitz - Hugh - Curtis Syndrome | Neisseria gonorrhoeae |
Shoulder Dystocia is common with a fetus of | 4,500 grams and up |
This becomes soft, blue and swollen when pregnant | Cervix |
Severe Eclampsia treatment | Mag sulfate, antihypertensives (hydralazine, labetalol) |
continues to produce ESTROGEN in uterus | follicle cyst* |
produces Progesterone in uterus | Corpus luteum* |
Endometriosis does not lead to | cervical stenosis |
Decent of the bladder into the upper anterior vaginal wall | cystocele* |
Bulging of the urethra into the lower anterior vaginal wall without urethral dilation | urethrocele |
Involves prolapse of the rectum into the lower posterior vaginal wall | rectocele |
Prolapse of a loop of intestine into the upper posterior vaginal wall | enterocele |
Enteroceles are almost always due to | Herniation of the pouch of Douglas |
Occurs when sudden increases in intraabdominal pressure such as coughing, sneezing or exercise cause leakage of small amount of urine | Stress incontinence |
Detrusor instability; involves the loss of large amounts of urine immediately after the urge to void | Urge incontinence |
Leiomyoma or fibroids are also known as | Uterine myoma |
Most common benign breast tumors | Fibroadenoma |
Obstruction of skin lymphatics causing lymphedema and skin thickening on the breast | Peau d orange |
Intraductal carcinoma that involves the main excretory ducts of the breast | Paget's Disease |
excess body hair in a male hair pattern often accompanied by acne and oily skin | Hirsutism |
First stage of labor | Onset of labor to complete dilatation of the cervix |
Second stage of labor | From cervical dilatation until the birth of the infant |
Third stage of labor | Birth of infant until the delivery of the placenta |
Signs of separation of the placenta | Sudden gush of blood from vagina, lengthening of the umbilical cord, and firming of the uterine fundus. |
Serum B-HCG increases by how much every 4 hrs | doubles |
If serum B HCG does not double in 4 hrs. think | Ectopic pregnancy |
Ectopic triad | Abdominal pain, missed period, vaginal bleeding |
This accounts for most abortions | Chromosomal abnormalities* |
Snowstorm pattern | Gestational Trophoblastic Disease (Molar Pregnancy) |
Vaginal bleeding, enlarged uterus, pelvic pain, increased B-HCG, sever hyperemesis | Molar pregnancy (surgical evacuation) |
Common cause of dysfunctional uterine bleeding or abnormal bleeding. | Anovulation |
Most specific sign for a functional ovarian cyst | Menstrual irregularity |
Most common benign breast tumor | Fibroadenoma* |
During a colposcopy, a vinegar solution is used to turn abnormal tissue what color? | White* |
47, XXY | Klinefelters |
45 X | Turner Syndrome |
Pregnant patient at term who presents with outbreak of genital herpes, treat with | C-section* |
What is the most likely site of an ectopic pregnancy within the tube | Ampulla* |
heterotopic pregnancy | is a multiple pregnancy with one normal implantation in the uterus and one ectopic pregnancy |
MOA of Methotrexate | folic acid antagonist |
Postmenopausal bleeding should essentially be considered | endometrial cancer |
An obese patient with persistent abnormal bleeding unresponsive to medical therapy requires | endometrial biopsy to evaluate for endometrial cancer. |
Most common GYN malignancy in U.S. | Endometrial cancer* |
No breast development & elevated FSH | Gonadal dysgenesis* |
Uterus absent & FSH normal | Mullerian agenesis* |
Prolactin > 200 | CT of Sella pituitary microadenoma |
Prolactin < 200 | psychotropics |
Dysmenorrhea is | Painful periods |
MCC of secondary dysmenorrhea | Endometriosis* |
Dyspareunia is | Pain with sexual intercourse |
Endometriosis presents with | Dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, infertility & pelvic pain |
Diagnosis of endometriosis is with | Laparoscopy with laser ablation (therapeutic & diagnostic)* |
Treatment of endometriosis | Laser ablation, excision, electrocautery, hysterectomy |
Medical treatment for endometriosis | NSAIDs, OCPs, Lupron & Danocrine |
GnRH agonists used in endometriosis include | Lupron & Danocrine |
Treatment for most dysplasias in an abnormal PAP | LEEP* |
Treatment reserved for carcinoma in situ (CIN III) | Cold cone (conization)* |
Cold cone (conization) is | Surgical removal of the entire transformation zone & the Endocervical canal |
This GYN procedure may create an incompetent cervix | Conization |
Failure of the fluid in an incompletely developed follicle to be reabsorbed | Follicle cysts |
Chocolate cysts | Endometriomas* |
Benign germ cell tumor | Dermoid |
Remove dermoid to avoid | Torsion or bleeding |
PCOS presents with | Hyperandrogenism, Insulin resistance, & anovulation |
Cancer of vagina & vulva are due to | HPV* |
Normal pH of vagina | < 4.5 |
Normal vaginal flora | Lactobacillus |
Amsel's criteria for BV | pH > 4.5, clue cells, (+) whiff test, & malodorous, grey frothy discharge |
If recurrent candidal vaginitis screen for | Diabetes* |
Cervical motion tenderness/ adnexal tenderness | PID* |
Outpatient PID treatment | Ceftriaxone, doxycycline, or metronidazole* |
Inpatient PID treatment | Cefoxitin or cefotetan with doxycycline OR clindamycin with gentamycin* |
PCOS is associated with | Insulin resistance* |
Intrauterine devices include | Paragard (copper) & Mirena |
Best users for IUD are | Monogamous & have children* |
ADR of mirena | Light irregular bleeding |
ADR of paragard | Irregular heavy bleeding & dysmenorrhea |
Progesterone only methods include | Mini pill, Depo-Provera & Implanon |
OCP for breast feeding women | Mini Pill* |
Contraindications for mini pill | DVT, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, liver disease & breast cancer |
Fertility is possibly delayed 18 months after discontinuation of this OCP | Depo-Provera* |
fertility is delayed with Depo-Provera for | 18 months* |
OCP that is an IM injection | Depo-Provera (Medroxyprogesterone acetate) |
OCP that is a single thin flexible rod | Implanon |
Insertion of paragard in emergency contraception is done | Within 5 days of intercourse* |
Demineralization of osteoporosis occurs in | Trabecular bone |
Normal Dexa score is | T score of (+) 1.0 to (-)1.0 |
T score of (-) 1 to (-) 2.5 | Osteopenia |
T score of < (-) 2.5 | Osteoporosis |
Osteoporosis treatment | Calcium, Vit D, weight bearing exercise, estrogen & Bisphosphonates |
Bisphosphonates include | Alendronate, Risedronate, Ibandronate, calcitonin, forteo* |
Selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERMC) is | Raloxifene (Evista)* |
Drug that increases bone density and decreases risk for breast cancer | Raloxifene (Evista)* |
MCC of fever after the immediate puerperium in nursing mothers | Mastitis* |
Mastitis presentation | Flu-like with HAs & myalgias, unilateral pink area on breast |
Treatment for mastitis | Antibiotics, keep breastfeeding* |
If mastitis in non-lactating woman think | Cancer |
Causes of Galactorrhea | Psychotropics, cimetidine, TCAs, OCPs, Depo Provera, hypothyroidism & pituitary Microadenoma |
MCC of bloody nipple discharge | Papilloma* |
This is indicated in bloody nipple discharge regardless of cause | Excision of bloody duct system |
Differential of a breast mass | Fibrocystic disease of the breast, fibroadenoma, carcinoma |
Treatment of fibrocystic breast disease | Wear supportive bra, NSAIDs, acetaminophen, OCPs, Danocrine/ Lupron |
MCC of breast lump | Fibroadenoma* |
Definitive diagnosis of solid breast tumor with | Excisional biopsy* |
MC site of Mets in breast cancer | Lymph nodes* |
Sites of metastases of breast cancer | Lymph nodes, lung, pleura, liver, bone, brain |
MC type of breast cancer | Infiltrating ductal carcinoma* |
Most lethal type of breast cancer | Inflammatory* |
Peau d' orange | Inflammatory breast cancer* |
Infiltrating intraductal carcinoma in the nipple & ducts of nipple | Paget's disease of the breast |
First symptom of Paget's disease | Itching or burning of the nipple* |
Herpes zoster vaccine given after 60 is | Zostavax |
Screening at 16 - 20 weeks | Fundal heights, QS-AFP, US |
Screening at 24 - 28 weeks | 1 Hour GTT, H&H |
Screening at 34 - 36 weeks | Group B strep screen |
Prenatal vitamins | 800 mcg folic acid |
Foods that contain folic acid | Green leafy vegetables, orange, cantaloupe, banana, milk, grains & organ meats* |
Anembryonic pregnancy | Blighted ovum, embryonic sac with no tissue |
Risk factors for ectopic pregnancy | Previous ectopic or PID, BTL, hx of pelvic surgery, current IUD, infertility & assisted reproductive technology |
Presentation of ectopic pregnancy | Unilateral pelvic pain, spotting, (+) HCG, US |
Management of ectopic | Check Rh & type, surgery, methotrexate |
RhoGam is given at | 28 weeks or after complications |
Heterotopic pregnancy is | Co-existence of intrauterine pregnancy with an ectopic pregnancy |
Pre-eclampsia in first or second trimester is pathognomic for | Molar pregnancy* |
Complications of molar (hydatidiform) pregnancy | Metastasize to the lungs, choriocarcinoma* |
After a molar pregnancy, unable to get pregnant for | 1 year (follow sHCG weekly to zero)* |
Gestational HTN | BP > 140/90 at or after 20 weeks gestation |
Treat gestational HTN with | Labetalol/ methyldopa* |
This signals magnesium toxicity | Absence of DTRs* |
If loss of DTRs | Delivery |
Treatment of HELLP | Delivery |
Treatment of premature rupture of membranes | Antibiotics, corticosteroids, tocolysis, delivery |
Contraction stress test is looking for | Presence or absence of late fetal heart rate decelerations in response to uterine contractions |
Variable decelerations are due to | Cord compression, oligohydramnios |
Components of the biophysical profile include | Non-stress test, fetal breathing movements, fetal movements, fetal tone & amniotic fluid index |
Risk factors of shoulder dystocia | Fetal macrosomia (>4500g), maternal diabetes* |
Maternal complications of shoulder dystocia | Post-partum hemorrhage, 4 degree laceration |
Fetal complications of shoulder dystocia | Brachial plexus palsies, clavicle fractures, fetal death* |
Meds associated with reduced risk of post-menopausal osteoporosis | Diuretics* |
Meds that decrease risk of ovarian cysts | OCPs* |
Drug to cause uterine relaxation in order to turn the fetus from outside | Terbutaline (Brethine) |