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MAMC exam 9 common complications of pregnancy

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categories of pregnancy complications   unique to pregnancy can occur at any time, but are complications when in conjunction with pregnancy  
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danger signals in pregnancy   vaginanl bleeding fluid from vagina swelling of fingers or puffiness of face & eyes persistent headache visual disturbances severe ABD/epigastric pain chills/fever pain/burning with urination persistent vomiting changes in fetal movement  
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signs & symptoms of preterm labor   uterine contractions cramps constant/irregular low backache pelvic pressure watery vaginal discharge  
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types of diagnostic testing   US doppler US blood flow assessment alpha-fetoprotein screening chorionic villus sampling amniocentesis non-stress test VAS test contractions stress test biophysical profile umbilical cord sampling kick count  
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uses of ultrasound   confirm pregnancy location of pregnancy fetal viability detect/compare growth multi-fetal gestations id fetal structure abnormalities guide needle placement gestational age location of uterus/cervix/placenta amount of amniotic fluid  
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uses for doppler ultrasound blood flow assessment   complications of HTN, fetal growth restriction  
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elevated levels of alpha-fetoprotein associated with   open neural tube defects anencephaly gastroschisis  
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low levels of alpha-fetoprotein associated with   chromosome abnormalities  
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chorionic villus sampling   fetal tissue analyzed to diagnose chromosomal, metabolic, or DNA abnormalities  
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when is chorionic villus sampling performed?   10-12 weeks of gestation  
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amniocentesis   amniotic fluid contains cast-off fetal cells & various other fetal products  
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when is amniocentesis best performed?   between 15-20 weeks gestation  
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midtrimester uses of amniocentesis   chromosomal abnormalities fetal condition in women sensitized to Rh+ diagnose intrauterine infections investigate AFP  
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third trimester uses of amniocentesis   asses fetal lung maturity test for fetal hemolytic diseases when Rh incompatibility suspected  
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non-stress test (NST)   identifies how fetal heart rate responds to fetal movement  
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vibroacoustic stimulation test (VAS)   fetus stimulated with sound; expected response is acceleration of fetal heart rate  
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contraction stress test   evaluation of fetal heart rate response to mild uterine contractions  
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biophysical profile   group of 5 fetal assessments: FHR & reactivity, fetal breathing movements, gross fetal body movements, fetal muscle tone, volume of amniotic fluid  
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percutaneous umbilical blood sampling   aspiration of fetal blood from the umbilical cord for prenatal diagnosis or fetal therapy  
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uses of percutaneous umbilical blood sampling   management of Rh disease Dx abnormal blood clotting factors acid-base status of fetus clarify questionable results of genetic testing treat blood diseases & deliver therapeutic drugs that can't be delivered to the fetus in another way  
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kick counts   mother counds fetal movements in a prescribed period of time daily evaluation of movement provides way of evaluating fetus  
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define hyperemesis gravidarum   presistent, unctrollable vomiting begins first weeks of pregnancy can have serious consequences  
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most common cause of spontaneous abortion   severe congenital abnormalities incompatible with life  
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define abortion   loss of pregnancy before fetus is viable, or capable of living outside the uterus  
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when is a fetus not viable?   less than 20 weeks gestations weighing less than 500g  
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6 subgroups of spontaneous abortions   threatened inevitable incomplete complete missed recurrent  
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define ectopic pregnancy   implantation of a fertilized ovum outside the uterus  
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where does >98% of ectopic pregnancy occur?   fallopian tube  
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causes of ectopic pregnancy   scarring/abnormality in tube additional causes  
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define disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)   life-threatening defect in coagulation that may occur with several complications of pregnancy  
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define placenta previa   implantation of the placenta in the lower uterus; as a result the placenta is closer to the internal cervical os than the presenting part of the fetus  
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types of placenta previa   marginal/low lying partial total  
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define abruptio placentae   premature separation of a normally implanted placenta from the uterine wall  
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categories of HTN disorders of pregnancy   gestational preeclampsia eclampsia chronic`  
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gestational HTN   HTN with NO protein in urine  
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preeclampsia   SBP >= 140 DBP >=90 significant proteinuria  
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ecamplsia   progression of preeclampsia to generalized seizures seizures CAN occur postpartum  
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chronic HTN   high BP known to exist before pregnancy  
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define HEELP syndrome   acronym that refers to a life-threatening occurance that complicates about 10% of pregnancies  
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HEELP stands for   Hemolysis Elevated Liver enzymes Low Platelet count  
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