Postpartum Care — Flashcards

Flashcard 31: Max dose of PGF2 alpha in postpartum hemorrhage is _____ mg.

Answer: 2

Flashcard 32: Is fluctuation test positive in bacterial mastitis?_____

Answer: No

Flashcard 33: The hymen is replaced by tags after childbirth called as _____.

Answer: carunculae myrtiformes

Flashcard 34: The uterus returns to its normal size (pre-pregnant size) by the end of _____ weeks

Answer: 6

Flashcard 35: The uterus becomes a pelvic organ by the end of _____ weeks post partum

Answer: 2

Flashcard 36: During puerperium, the _____ of muscle fibres is decreased

Answer: size (number/size)

Flashcard 37: Polyhydramnios is a risk factor for _____ postpartum hemorrhage (PPH).

Answer: primary

Flashcard 38: Subinvolution of the uterus is treated with _____

Answer: Methylergonovine (or Ergonovine)

Extra: Methylergonovine (Methergine) provides sustained uterine contraction, which is preferred for subinvolution. Oxytocin is typically used for acute uterine atony in the immediate postpartum period. When treating subinvolution, it is also essential to address underlying causes such as retained products of conception (RPOC) or endometritis.

Flashcard 39: The risk of developing puerperal sepsis is _____ with a caesarian section

Answer: more::more/less