Maternal-Fetal Medicine — Flashcards

Flashcard 131: Recurrence risk after 1 previous baby with anencephaly is _____%

Answer: 4

Flashcard 132: In Quintero stage _____, there will be frank ascites or hydrops in either twin

Answer: IV

Flashcard 133: What is the frequency of fundus examination in pregnant patients with pregestational (pre-existing) diabetes?

Answer: Once every trimester (Every 3 months)

Extra: Fundus examination for diabetic retinopathy is indicated in patients with pre-existing (pregestational) diabetes mellitus. It is typically not required for patients with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) as retinopathy is a long-term microvascular complication. Assessment is usually done in the first trimester and then every trimester.

Flashcard 134: Recurrence risk after 2 previous baby with anencephaly is _____%

Answer: 10

Flashcard 135: Maternal death is defined as the death of a woman while pregnant or within _____ days of termination of pregnancy, irrespective of the duration and site of pregnancy

Answer: 42

Flashcard 136: Fetal _____ is done as a test of uteroplacental insufficiency in fetuses with a non-reactive non-stress test (NST)

Answer: biophysical profile

Flashcard 137: Which trisomy may be associated with polyhydramnios and single umbilical artery?_____

Answer: Edwards' syndrome (trisomy 18)

Flashcard 138: Most common cause of acute viral hepatitis in pregnancy is hepatitis _____

Answer: Hepatitis E (especially in India/developing countries); Hepatitis A (most common worldwide) :: Note: Hepatitis B is the most common chronic viral infection in pregnancy, but A/E are the leading causes of acute hepatitis.

Flashcard 139: Page's classification of Abruption:In grade _____, the diagnosis is made post delivery

Answer: 0

Flashcard 140: The most appropriate time for delivery in a GDM patient with good glycemic control with insulin would be _____ week.

Answer: 39