Preterm labor
Preterm labor
2.2. - midterm
2.2. - midterm
Anatomy of the female reproductive organs of the pelvis
Human development days 1-4
Human development days 4-7
Human development week 2
Human development week 3
Development of twins
Miscarriage
Patau syndrome (Trisomy 13)
Edwards syndrome (Trisomy 18)
Down syndrome (Trisomy 21)
Pregnancy
Development of the placenta
Anatomy of the male reproductive organs of the pelvis
Estrogen and progesterone
Anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive system
Fetal circulation
Development of the cardiovascular system
Anatomy of the breast
Development of the reproductive system
Cervix and vagina histology
Fallopian tube and uterus histology
Mammary gland histology
Ovary histology
Penis histology
Prostate gland histology
Testis, ductus deferens, and seminal vesicle histology
Mastitis
Postpartum hemorrhage
Preterm labor
Preeclampsia & eclampsia
Breastfeeding
Stages of labor
Oxytocin and prolactin
Gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, eclampsia, and HELLP: Clinical sciences
Development of the fetal membranes
Development of the umbilical cord
Complications during pregnancy: Pathology review
Cerebral palsy
Developmental milestones: Clinical
Anatomy of the pelvic cavity
Anatomy of the female urogenital triangle
Development of the respiratory system
Independent assortment of genes and linkage
Inheritance patterns
Mendelian genetics and punnett squares
Klinefelter syndrome
Turner syndrome
Intrauterine growth restriction
Ectopic pregnancy
Antepartum care (first trimester): Clinical sciences
Ectopic pregnancy: Clinical sciences
Newborn management: Clinical
Routine prenatal care: Clinical
Abnormal labor: Clinical
Postpartum hemorrhage: Clinical
Flashcards
Preterm labor
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Questions
USMLE® Step 1 style questions USMLE
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A 37-year-old woman, gravida 1 para 0, comes to the office for a routine prenatal appointment at 28 weeks of gestation. The pregnancy has been uneventful, and she has been compliant with prenatal care. During the past week, she has been feeling a severe throbbing headache, with minimal response to acetaminophen. Medical history is unremarkable, and she has no history of migraines. Temperature is 37.0°C (98.6°F), pulse is 95/min, and blood pressure is 150/95 mmHg. Review of medical records at 24 weeks of gestation shows blood pressure of 135/80. Which of the following would prompt further evaluation in this patient?
Key Takeaways
Preterm birth is defined as the birth of a baby at less than 37 weeks of gestational age. The earlier a baby is born, the greater the risk, variety, and severity of complications to the infant's health, particularly to the respiratory system. The earliest gestational age at which a baby has at least a 50% chance of survival is approximately 24 weeks. Signs of preterm labor include frequent and painful uterine contractions, vaginal bleeding, cramping, and lower back pain.