Prenatal Care — Flashcards

What gestational age is vacuum aspiration recommended by? _____

Implantation at time of _____ can cause first trimester vaginal bleeding that resolves

What is the recommended contraceptive for a woman with a history of anemia and medication non-compliance? _____

Which of the following vulvar pathologies is due to chronic itching and scratching? _____

Hint: Lichen sclerosus/Lichen simplex chronicus

What are Braxton Hicks contractions? _____

The main function of hCG during early pregnancy is to maintain the _____, which secretes progesterone to maintain pregnancy

All women are screened during the first prenatal visit for asymptomatic bacteriuria due to risk of _____, preterm birth, and low birth weight

Why is there an increased risk of pyelonephritis during pregnancy? _____

How does coagulation change during pregnancy? _____

Hint: Increased/Decreased

What is the pathomechanism for why multiple gestation is a risk factor for hyperemesis gravidarum? _____