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Blueprint for OB Test 2

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Common signs and symptoms of iron-deficiency anemia in the pregnant woman are   tachycardia, tachypnea, dyspnea, pale skin, low BP, heart murmur, headache, fatigue, weakness, and diszziness. Pica, and pagophagia are also associated with SEVERE iron-deficiency anemia.  
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Anemia during pregnancy is indicated by hemoglobin levels less than   10 g/dL  
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Nursing care for iron-deficiency anemia during pregnancy   Counseling, Vitamin C enhances and folate, Iron supplements predispose to constipation, support and teaching, adequate fluid intake and rest are important.  
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Treatment for iron-deficiency anemia during pregnancy   diet rich in iron and folate in addition to iron and folate supplementation. Folate increases the effectiveness of Iron therapy. Rarely is a blood transfusion needed.  
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What medication cannot be continued during pregnancy?   Coumadin  
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C-Section during genital warts   Should be done anytime, not just during outbreaks. Baby is always at risk for getting it transmitted.  
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Treatment of Asthma during pregnancy   Mgmt of acute exacerbation, inhalers used for treatment, labor and birth mgmt, will have to alter med management  
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Why would you alter asthm med mgmt during pregnancy?   Some cross the placental barrier  
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Nursing care for asthma during pregnancy   Teaching is a major role, smokking cessation and control of the environment  
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Because the pregnant woman has increased iron requirements, she is particularly vulnerable to   iron-deficiency anemia  
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Pregnant women with a poorly controlled asthma experience a higher incidence of   preeclampsia-eclampsia, hemorrhage, premature labor, respiratory failure, and death.  
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If asthma is well controlled throughout pregnancy, perinatal outcomes are similar to those   of the general population.  
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epilepsy is   a group of neurologic disorders that involve a long-term tendency to have recurrent unprovoked seizures  
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Treatment for epilepsy during pregnancy   current recommendations are for the woman to remain on the drug that most effectively controls her seizures (typically does not cross barrier)  
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Nursing care of status epilepticus during pregnancy   teach importance of carefully following her treatment regimen, eating a diet high in folic acid and of taking folic acid supplements, provide emotional support during prenatal testing for fetal anomalies.  
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Toxoplasmosis is acquired from   litter boxes  
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TORCH stands for   Toxoplasmosis, Other infections (Hep B, Syphilis, Varicella, Herpes Zoster), Rubella, Cytomegalovirus, Herpes Simplex Virus  
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Chlamydia   Most common STI in the US, untreated increases the risk of contracting HIV/AIds  
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The major risk to the pregnancy during seizure results from   blunt trauma. Trauma can lead to miscarriage, premature rupture of membranes, and placental abruption.  
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This is highly recommended for the woman with epilepsy wishing to become pregnant   preconception care  
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The physician may try to wean the woman from the AED because they are typically the cause of these fetal defects   clept lip and palate and cardiac, urinary tract, and neural tube defects comprise the majority of malformations  
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The physician advises the woman to wait at least how long after seizures are under control before trying to become pregnant   6 months  
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AEDs increase the risk for neural tube defects so she should receive a high dose of   folate supplementation in the 1-3 months preceding and throughout pregnancy  
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Status epilepticus is an emergency complication of epilepsy whereby   seizure activity continues for 5-30 minutes or more after treatment is initiated or when three or more seizures occur without full recovery between seizures.  
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Blood work for seizures includes   glucose, electrolytes, CBC, AED levels, and blood and urine tox screens.  
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The physician starts 2 iv lines post-status epilepticus to allow for iv admin of   benzos such as diazepam or lorazepam  
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Advice for the epileptic pregnant woman   Eat a diet high in folic acid. Also plenty of rest and sleep and to exercise regularly.  
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Sleep on what side during pregnancy?   Left  
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Assessment for TORCH History:   flulike symptoms, fatigue, cat exposure, genital lesions, rash, exposure to sick children.  
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Assessment for TORCH Physical Exam:   lymphadenopathy, headache, malaise, jaundice, NV, low-grade temp, rash, ulcerated and painful lesions of the genitals  
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Assessment for TORCH Psychosocial:   Fear, anxiety, apprehension  
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Diagnostics for TORCH   Serologic Tests: TORCH screen, CBC< HBsAg and HBeAg, Liver function tests; Cultures: CMV, HSV; Pap smear; Serial ultrasounds (monitor for IUGR and other defects throughout preg)  
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Interventions for TORCH   Instruct woman regarding specifics of the infection, transmission, and meds and med mgmt; Reinforce importance of hand washing; encourage questions; suggest a multidisciplinary conference with family members; encourage breast feeding  
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S/S of Toxoplasmosis:   chorioretinitis, intracranial calcification, and hydrocephalus in the newborn  
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toxoplasmosis is difficult to diagnose because it rarely produces symptoms in the woman. It is particularly harmful if the fetus contracts the parasite between   10 and 24 weeks of pregnancy  
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Treatment of Toxoplasmosis   spiramycin, pyrimethamine, and sulfadiazine.  
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The woman with toxoplasmosis also takes folinic acid to prevent   bone marrow suppression.  
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Perinatologist   Treats mother and baby during and after pregnancy  
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neonatologist   treats only the baby after it's been born  
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Selected risk factors for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus   History of a large-for-gestational age infant, history of GDM, previous unexplained fetal demise, advanced maternal age (>35years), Family history of Type 2 diabetes or GDM, Obesity (>200lb), Non-caucasian ethnicity, FBG >140, RBG >200  
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The woman with Type 1 DM   Fetal surveillance, Diet, Exercise (with approval), Insulin therapy  
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The woman with GDM   Fetal Surveillance, Sometimes insulin, exericise, diet.  
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It is important to monitor fetal growth because macrosomia occurs more commonly in women with   Gestational DM. Conversely, for the woman with longstanding DM or vascular disease, the fetus may be growth restricted.  
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Nursing Process Implementation for the pregnant wioman with DM   Monitor mgmt of therapeutic regimen, Monitor for and prevent infection, Monitor fetal status  
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Gonorrhea   Second in prevalence, Resistant to antibiotics, Can leave the woman infertile or susceptible to ectopic pregnancy because of scarring in the reproductive tract.  
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Human papillomavirus   Most common viral STI in the US, Has a tendency to increase in size during pregnancy, Neonatal HPV infection can result in life threatening laryngeal papillomas. Causes Cervical Cancer  
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Trichomoniasis   Associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, infections diseases, White milky discharge from Males - female has funky crotch stink.  
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HIV/AIds   Very important for the practitioner to know the pregnant womans HIV status  
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2 main goals of treatment for the pregnant woman with HIV   Prevent progression of the disease in the woman, Prevent perinatal transmission of the virus to the fetus.  
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Transmission of HIV to the baby can occur   during birth or during breast feeding  
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Treatment of women with IPV   routine screening of all women is the key to assisting those who are ready to report abuse and receive help; interventions for the victim of IPv are directed toward safety assessment and planning.  
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Be careful to only respond to the IPV victim only with   supportive statements  
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Adolescent pregnancy issues   many pregnant teens seek late prenatal care, may be fearful of disclosing pregnancy  
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Treatment for teen pregnancy   prevention. advocacy. help them develop a support network.  
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Nursing care for teen pregnancy   Care for developmental needs, adequate nutrition is essential, care for emotional and psychological needs, Be knowledgeable about community resources  
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Pregnancy Later in life nursing care   approach with an open mind, may feel they have "too much" med info and feel overwhelmed, good skin care.  
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Hyperemesis Gravidarum   Disorder of early pregnancy characterized by severe nausea and vomiting, results in weightloss, nutritional deficiencies, and or electrolyte and acid/base imbalalce  
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Hyperemesis Gravidarum most often appears between   8 and 12 weeks and usually resolves by week 20  
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Exact cause of Hyperemesis gravidarum is   unclear  
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Risk of hyperemesis is increased with   multiple gestations, molar pregnancy, history of hyperemesis gravidarum, stress and psycho factors can contribute  
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Molar Pregnancy   mimics pregnancy. Is not actual pregnancy. Best indicator of hyperemesis gravidarum.  
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