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Gravid means? Gravidity means? |
Gravid: Pregnant Gravidity: number is times that woman has been pregnant. |
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Define adnexa: |
Area located posterior to the broad ligaments and adjacent to the uterus, which contains the ovaries and Fallopian tubes. |
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Supine Hypotensive Syndrome, define? |
Decreased blood return to the moms heart caused by the gravid uterus compressing the moms inferior vena cava |
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Gravid patient complains of tachycardia, sweating, nausea, pallor. What do you suspect? |
Supine Hypotensive Syndrome. Assist pt to right lateral or left lateral position to alleviate symptoms |
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Vaginal bleeding in first trimester can be? |
Ectopic pregnancy, gestation trophoblastic Disease, miscarriage, blighted ovum, embryonic demise, subchorionic hemorrhage |
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Vaginal bleeding in first trimester can be? |
Ectopic pregnancy, gestation trophoblastic Disease, miscarriage, blighted ovum, embryonic demise, subchorionic hemorrhage |
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Second trimester bleeding is associated with? (Painful versus painless) |
Placenta previa -painless Placenta abruption- painful |
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Differentiate the triple screen from the quad screen? |
Triple screen includes- Estriol, hCG, Maternal serum alpha fetoprotein. Performed at 15–20 weeks. Quad screen includes- Estriol, hCG, MSAFP, inhibin A |
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First trimester screening includes? This test can reveal the gender, highly accurate in detecting chromosomal abnormalities, trisomy 13, 18, 21 and sex chromosome abnormalities at 9 wks gestation. |
Maternal blood levels of hCG, pregnancy associated plasma protein A, and Nuchal translucency. Cell free fetal DNA testing (MaterniT21Plus). |
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What’s the purpose of a biophysical profile? |
Investigate signs of fetal hypoxia |
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Decrease of hCG can indicate? |
Miscarriage, anembryonic pregnancy |
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Decrease of hCG can indicate? |
Miscarriage, anembryonic pregnancy |
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Increase of maternal serum AFP indicates? |
Anencephaly, cephalocele |
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Decrease of hCG can indicate? |
Miscarriage, anembryonic pregnancy |
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Increase of maternal serum AFP indicates? |
Anencephaly, cephalocele |
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Increase of hCG Decrease of Estriol Decrease of maternal serum AFP increase of inhibin A, decrease of PAPP-A. What does this indicate? |
Trisomy 21 (Down Syndrome) |
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Decrease hCG Decrease Hematocrit, indicate? |
Ectopic pregnancy |
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Decrease hCG Decrease Hematocrit, indicate? |
Ectopic pregnancy |
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Increase maternal serum AFP indicates? |
Gastroschisis, omphalocele , spina bifida (meningocele, myelomeningocele). |
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Decrease hCG Decrease Hematocrit, indicate? |
Ectopic pregnancy |
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Increase maternal serum AFP indicates? |
Gastroschisis, omphalocele , spina bifida (meningocele, myelomeningocele). |
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Increased hCG (with molar) indicates? |
Triploidy |
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Decrease hCG Decrease Hematocrit, indicate? |
Ectopic pregnancy |
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Increase maternal serum AFP indicates? |
Gastroschisis, omphalocele , spina bifida (meningocele, myelomeningocele). |
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Increased hCG (with molar) indicates? |
Triploidy and molar pregnancy |
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Decrease hCG (w / hydrops) Decrease maternal serum AFP Decrease PAPP-A, decrease inhibin A (with Hydrops), decrease estriol |
Turner Syndrome |
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Decreased Estriol, hCG, inhibin A, PAPP-A, MSAFP, this indicates? |
Trisomy 18 (Edwards Syndrome) |
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When measuring the abdominal circumference, where is the measurement taken? |
At the level of the umbilical vein and fetal stomach. Might see in transverse the thoracic spine, right adrenal gland, and fetal gallbladder. |
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When measuring the abdominal circumference, where is the measurement taken? |
At the level of the umbilical vein and fetal stomach. Might see in transverse the thoracic spine, right adrenal gland, and fetal gallbladder. |
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Measuring head circumference includes? |
Outer perimeter of the skull at the level of the third ventricle, thalamus, CSP, and falx cerebri |
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When measuring the abdominal circumference, where is the measurement taken? |
At the level of the umbilical vein and fetal stomach. Might see in transverse the thoracic spine, right adrenal gland, and fetal gallbladder. |
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Measuring head circumference includes? |
Outer perimeter of the skull at the level of the third ventricle, thalamus, CSP, and falx cerebri |
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Measure femur length at what level? |
Measured at the long axis of femoral shaft, perpendicular to the shaft. |
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When measuring the abdominal circumference, where is the measurement taken? |
At the level of the umbilical vein and fetal stomach. Might see in transverse the thoracic spine, right adrenal gland, and fetal gallbladder. |
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Measuring head circumference includes? |
Outer perimeter of the skull at the level of the third ventricle, thalamus, CSP, and falx cerebri |
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Measure femur length at what level? |
Measured at the long axis of femoral shaft, perpendicular to the shaft. |
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Measure the biparietal diameter at what level? |
Outer edge of the proximal skull to the inner edge of the distal skull - at level of third ventricle, thalamus, CSP, falx cerebri. |
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When measuring the abdominal circumference, where is the measurement taken? |
At the level of the umbilical vein and fetal stomach. Might see in transverse the thoracic spine, right adrenal gland, and fetal gallbladder. |
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Measuring head circumference includes? |
Outer perimeter of the skull at the level of the third ventricle, thalamus, CSP, and falx cerebri |
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Measure femur length at what level? |
Measured at the long axis of femoral shaft, perpendicular to the shaft. |
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Measure the biparietal diameter at what level? |
Outer edge of the proximal skull to the inner edge of the distal skull - at level of third ventricle, thalamus, CSP, falx cerebri. |
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Biophysical profile criteria follows? |
Thoracic movements (watching fetal diaphragm) fetal movements (3 or more gross fetal movement), fetal tone (at least one flexion to extension) amniotic fluid (at least one pocket of fluid that measures 2cm in vertical diameter in 2 perpendicular planes. non stress test. |
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Fetus is determined by identifying the fetal anatomy that is closest to? |
That is closest to the internal os of the cervix. |
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Fetus is determined by identifying the fetal anatomy that is closest to? |
That is closest to the internal os of the cervix. |
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What is the most common pelvic mass associated with pregnancy? |
Corpus luteum cyst of the ovary |
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Fetus is determined by identifying the fetal anatomy that is closest to? |
That is closest to the internal os of the cervix. |
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What is the most common pelvic mass associated with pregnancy? |
Corpus luteum cyst of the ovary |
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Large ovarian cysts or masses can lead to? |
Ovarian torsion |
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This is common during late pregnancy. Most often secondary to the large size of the uterus with subsequent transient asymptomatic obstruction of the ureters. |
Hydronephrosis |
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All of the following may be visualized at the correct level of the head circumference except: Third ventricle, thalamus, CSP, falx cerebri? |
Falx cerebri |
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The anechoic space along the posterior aspect of the fetal neck is the? |
Nuchal translucency |
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Why does the mature ovum release through ovulation at day 14 of the menstrual cycle? |
The Graafian follicle ruptures |
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The union of an ovum and sperm is called? |
Conception |
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The outer tissue layer of the blastocyst is comprised of? |
Trophoblastic cells |
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What produces the pregnancy hormone human chorionic gonadotropin? |
Trophoblastic cells |
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Inner part of the blastocyst will develop into? Outer part of the blastocyst will develop into? |
Inner part will develop into the embryo, umbilical cord, amnion, primary and secondary yolk sac. Outer part, trophoblastic tissue will develop into the chorion and placenta. |
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Inner part of the blastocyst will develop into? Outer part of the blastocyst will develop into? |
Inner part will develop into the embryo, umbilical cord, amnion, primary and secondary yolk sac. Outer part, trophoblastic tissue will develop into the chorion and placenta. |
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Implantation of the blastocyst within the endometrium causes a small amount of vaginal bleeding. What is this called? |
Implantation bleeding |
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Alimentary canal, Neural tube begin forming what gestational week? Neural tube will become? |
Fourth week gestation. Neural tube will become the head and spine. |
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Alimentary canal, Neural tube begin forming what gestational week? Neural tube will become? |
Fourth week gestation. Neural tube will become the head and spine. |
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Gestational sac is also referred to as? |
Chorionic Sac |
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In the fist trimester, hCG maintains the corpus luteum cyst, why? |
So the corpus luteum can continue to produce progesterone. The progesterone maintains the thickness of the endometrium so the implantation can occur. |
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With hCG, the IUP should generally be visualized between what mIU/ mL? |
1,000-2,000 mIU/ml |
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With hCG, the IUP should generally be visualized between what mIU/ mL? |
1,000-2,000 mIU/ml |
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Normal hCG levels ______ q 48 hours in the first trimester. |
Double |
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Gestational sac will grow at what rate in early pregnancy? |
1 mm / day in early pregnancy |
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The appearance of the small gestational sac in the uterine cavity surrounded by the thickened, echogenic endometrium. |
Intradecidual sign |
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What are the two distinct layers of the double sac sign? |
Decidua capsularis: inner layer Decidua parietalis: outer layer |
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Space between the gestational sac and the amniotic sac. Location of the secondary yolk sac? |
Chorionic cavity |
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Space between the gestational sac and the amniotic sac. Location of the secondary yolk sac? |
Chorionic cavity |
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Portion of the chorion that does not contain villi? |
Chorion lavae |
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Space between the gestational sac and the amniotic sac. Location of the secondary yolk sac? |
Chorionic cavity |
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Portion of the chorion that does not contain villi? |
Chorion lavae |
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Endometrial tissue at the implantation site. The maternal contribution of the placenta? |
Decidua basalis |
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Space between the gestational sac and the amniotic sac. Location of the secondary yolk sac? |
Chorionic cavity |
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Portion of the chorion that does not contain villi? |
Chorion lavae |
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Endometrial tissue at the implantation site. The maternal contribution of the placenta? |
Decidua basalis |
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The portion of the Decidua opposite of the uterine cavity across from the Decidua basalis? |
Decidua capsularis |
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Space between the gestational sac and the amniotic sac. Location of the secondary yolk sac? |
Chorionic cavity |
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The Portion of the chorion that does not contain villi? |
Chorion laeve |
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Endometrial tissue at the implantation site. The maternal contribution of the placenta? |
Decidua basalis |
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The portion of the Decidua opposite of the uterine cavity across from the Decidua basalis? |
Decidua capsularis |
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The Decidualized tissue at the implantation site containing chorionic villi. The fetal contribution of the placenta? |
Chorion Frondosum |
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Decidualized tissue along the uterine cavity adjacent to the Decidua basalis? |
Decidua parietalis |
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Measurement of the gestational sac is the earliest measurement obtained. (Used until fetal pole seen.) Referred as and how? |
Mean sac diameter. L x W x H / 3. |
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How is the Yolk sac connected to the embryo? |
Viteline duct also referred as omphalomesenteric duct. Contains one artery, one vein |
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Amino and chorion fuse at what gestational week? What is the most accurate measurement of pregnancy? |
16 weeks Crown rump length |
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Embryo at 7-8 weeks, you will notice? |
Limb buds developing, Rhombencephalon (hindbrain) starting develop parts of the brain. Head bigger than body. 8 weeks stomach might be seen. |
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Bowel herniation begins and ends? |
at 8 weeks and should resolve by 12 weeks. |
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The placenta is formed by? |
Decidua basalis (maternal contribution), and Decidua frondosum (fetal contribution) |
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The placenta is formed by? |
Decidua basalis (maternal contribution), and Decidua frondosum (fetal contribution) |
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Placenta appearance at end of first trimester? |
Well defined, homogenous, crescent shaped, along the margins of the gestational sac. |
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The placenta is formed by? |
Decidua basalis (maternal contribution), and Decidua frondosum (fetal contribution) |
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Placenta appearance at end of first trimester? |
Well defined, homogenous, crescent shaped, along the margins of the gestational sac. |
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Nuchal translucency is evaluated when? Increased NT is associated with? |
First trimester. 11-13 weeks. Trisomy 21, 18, Turner Syndrome, Congestive Heart Failure. |
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First trimester, Asymptomatic, pain assoc with hemorrhage and enlargement of cyst? |
Corpus luteum of pregnancy |
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First trimester, Asymptomatic, pain assoc with hemorrhage and enlargement of cyst? |
Corpus luteum of pregnancy |
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Most common pelvis mass associated with pregnancy is the? |
Ovarian corpus luteum cyst |
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Most common cause of pelvic pain with a positive pregnancy test? |
Ectopic pregnancy (extrauterine pregnancy) |
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Most common cause of pelvic pain with a positive pregnancy test? |
Ectopic pregnancy (extrauterine pregnancy) |
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Who’s at high risk for an EUP? Most common location? |
Women with hx of assisted reproductive therapy, Fallopian tube scarring, pelvic inflammatory disease. Other contributing factors: advance maternal age, multi parity. Fallopian tube, specifically the ampullary portion of the tube. |
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What is it called when a patient has a EUP and IUP simultaneously? |
Heterotopic pregnancy |
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What pt is at an increased risk for heterotopic pregnancy? |
Undergoing assisted reproductive therapy. |
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Pain, vaginal bleeding, palpable abdominal / pelvic mass; what’s this finding? |
Ectopic pregnancy |
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What is used to treat an EUP? |
Methotrexate |
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The most common form of GTD is? |
Complete molar pregnancy |
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Do complete molar or partial molar have a malignant potential? What are they? Most common site of metastatic involves? |
Complete molar has a high malignant potential. Malignant GTD is: invasive mole, choriocarcinoma Lungs, liver, vagina. |
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Do complete molar or partial molar have a malignant potential? What are they? Most common site of metastatic involves? |
Complete molar has a high malignant potential. Malignant GTD is: invasive mole, choriocarcinoma Lungs, liver, vagina. |
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Normal or slight evaluated hCG level, smaller than normal uterus or possibly normal size uterus based on gestational age. Possible vagina bleeding? Complex mass, vesicular snowstorm appearance, multiple variable sized cysts replacing placental tissue, but also Triploid fetus |
Partial molar pregnancy |
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Ovarian mass associated with a molar pregnancy and elevated hcg is the? |
Theca Lutein Cyst |
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Ovarian mass associated with a molar pregnancy and elevated hcg is the? |
Theca Lutein Cyst |
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No evidence of a fetal pole or yolk sac within gestational sac? |
Anembryonic gestation or blighted ovum |
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Vaginal bleeding, reduction of pregnancy symptoms, low hCG? Sono: large, irregular gest sac without an embryo or yolk sac, poor decidual reaction. |
Blighted ovum |
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Causes of embryonic death is? |
Idiopathic, but may be linked to chromosomal abnormalities. |
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Yolk sac diameter measuring over 7mm is linked with? |
A high rate of pregnancy failure |
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Termination of a pregnancy before viability is called? |
Miscarriage or abortion |
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Vaginal bleeding, pelvic cramping, passage of products of conception? |
Miscarriage |
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First trimester miscarriages have been linked to? |
Ovarian abnormalities, aneuploid fetuses, maternal infection, physical abuse, trauma, drug abuse, maternal endocrine abnormalities |
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Vaginal bleeding or spotting, uterine cramping, closed cervix, called? |
Subchorionic Hemorrhage |
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Fibroids are stimulated by? Two important things to assess? |
Estrogen. Size and location. |
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Fibroids are stimulated by? Two important things to assess? |
Estrogen. Size and location. |
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Positive pregnancy test, pelvic pressure, menorrhagia, palpable pelvic mass, enlarged bulky uterus, urinary frequency, dysuria, constipation; finding? |
Uterine leiomyoma (with pregnancy) |
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With a normal pregnancy the first structure noted with the decidualized endometrium is the? |
Chorionic Sac |
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With a normal pregnancy the first structure noted with the decidualized endometrium is the? |
Chorionic Sac |
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Which of the following location got an ectopic would be least likely? |
Ovary |
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All of the following are contributing factors for an ectopic pregnancy except: PID, assisted reproductive therapy, IUCD, advanced paternal age? |
Advanced paternal age |
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All of the following are contributing factors for an ectopic pregnancy except: PID, assisted reproductive therapy, IUCD, advanced paternal age? |
Advanced paternal age |
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All of the following are clinical features of an ectopic pregnancy except? Pain, vaginal bleeding, shoulder pain, adnexa ring? |
Adnexa ring |