Key Concepts in Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Hypoglycemia [ Ans: ] Low blood sugar levels, <70 mg/dL.
Hyperbilirubinemia [ Ans: ] Excess bilirubin in blood,
causing jaundice.
Childhood Obesity [ Ans: ] Excess body fat in children
affecting health.
Fasting Target [ Ans: ] Blood glucose target <95 mg/dL.
Postprandial Glucose [ Ans: ] 1 hour <140 mg/dL, 2 hours
<120 mg/dL.
C-section Indication [ Ans: ] Consider for diabetic mothers
with fetus >4500 g.
Gestational Diabetes Management [ Ans: ] First line: diet;
second line: insulin.
Congenital Abnormalities [ Ans: ] Common in
pregestational diabetes: cardiac, NTD.
Fundal Height Assessment [ Ans: ] Incongruent height
requires ultrasound evaluation.
Rho GAM Administration [ Ans: ] Given to RH negative
mothers at 28 weeks.
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GBS Prophylaxis [ Ans: ] Treat with ampicillin or penicillin
during labor.
Pap Smear Follow-Up [ Ans: ] ASCUS result requires repeat
postpartum.
Normal ABG in Pregnancy [ Ans: ] Respiratory alkalosis
with partial metabolic compensation.
Pregnancy Physiological Changes [ Ans: ] Increased plasma
volume, cardiac output, GFR.
Blood Count Changes in Pregnancy [ Ans: ] Decreased Hb
and platelets, increased WBC.
Lower Esophageal Sphincter Weakness [ Ans: ] Leads to
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Advanced Maternal Age [ Ans: ] Defined as 35 years or
older at delivery.
Glycosuria in Pregnancy [ Ans: ] Normal due to increased
glomerular filtration rate.
PCO2 Retention in Pregnancy [ Ans: ] PCO2 at 40 indicates
respiratory failure.
TdAP Vaccine Timing [ Ans: ] Administer every pregnancy
between 28-36 weeks.
Neonatal Hepatitis B Infection [ Ans: ] Can lead to
cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma.