OB Exam 2 Study Guide: Key Concepts
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Type 1 diabetic insulin increase Ans: Placental hormones
cause insulin resistance.
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Biophysical Profile (BPP) Ans: To assess fetal well-being.
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Components of BPP Ans: NST + ultrasound assessing fetal
tone, movement, breathing, amniotic fluid, heart rate
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reactivity.
BPP score example Ans: A score of 8/10 is reassuring; 4/10
may require delivery.
Rubella vaccine timing Ans: Postpartum.
Rubella vaccine example Ans: Give MMR before discharge and
advise avoiding pregnancy for 1 month.
UTI prevention tips during pregnancy Ans: Wipe front to back,
void after sex, drink 8+ cups water/day.
Hyperemesis gravidarum effects Ans: Low birth weight,
dehydration.
Hyperemesis gravidarum example Ans: Mom hospitalized with
severe vomiting may require IV fluids and antiemetics.
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Signs of ruptured ectopic pregnancy Ans: Sudden pain,
shoulder pain, vaginal bleeding, dizziness.
Ruptured ectopic pregnancy risk Ans: Internal bleeding and
shock.
Education after hydatidiform mole evacuation Ans: Risk of
choriocarcinoma.
Hydatidiform mole example Ans: Teach her to avoid
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pregnancy for 1 year and monitor hCG levels regularly.
Abruptio placentae vs Placenta previa Ans: Abruptio: Painful,
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dark red bleeding, hard/tender uterus, risk fetal distress;
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Previa: Painless, bright red bleeding, soft uterus, risk
hemorrhage during labor.
Most significant risk of preeclampsia Ans: Seizures (eclampsia)
and organ damage (e.g., liver, kidneys).
Treatment goal in preeclampsia Ans: Prevent complications:
seizures, stroke.
Active herpes infection education Ans: C-section
recommended to prevent neonatal herpes.
Gestational diabetes blood sugar checks steps Ans: Wash
hands, use lateral side of finger, test before meals and 2 hours
after meals.
Gestational diabetes example Ans: Your target is < 140 mg/dL
2 hours after meals.
Education for pregnant woman with TB Ans: Continue TB
meds, wear mask if coughing, avoid exposing baby.