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What is the primary purpose of fetal pharmacotherapy?

  • To provide nourishment to the fetus
  • To prepare for delivery
  • To treat serious conditions in the fetus (correct)
  • To monitor fetal health
  • Which of the following is the most common type of fetal arrhythmia?

  • Premature Atrial Contractions (correct)
  • Bradyarrhythmia
  • Tachyarrhythmia
  • Ventricular Fibrillation
  • What technique is commonly used for diagnosing fetal disorders?

  • Fetal echocardiogram
  • Fetal MRI
  • Amniocentesis (correct)
  • Fetal blood sampling
  • At what fetal heart rate (FHR) is tachyarrhythmia diagnosed?

    <p>Greater than 180 bpm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is NOT treated with fetal pharmacotherapy?

    <p>Fetal Growth Restriction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What enzyme deficiency is most commonly associated with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)?

    <p>21-hydroxylase deficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of testosterone overproduction during fetal development due to CAH?

    <p>Virilization of female fetuses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for lung masses with cysts that measure 5 mm or larger in congenital cystic adenomatous malformation?

    <p>Macrocystic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment to suppress fetal androgen overproduction in CAH?

    <p>Maternal dexamethasone treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the alternative name for congenital cystic adenomatous malformation?

    <p>Congenital pulmonary airway malformation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common indication for fetal thyroid disease treatment?

    <p>Fetal goiter detection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of therapy for fetal hyper- or hypothyroidism?

    <p>Diminishing goiter size</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which treatment is administered to a mother with a fetus diagnosed with fetal hypothyroidism?

    <p>Maternal levothyroxine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of open fetal surgery?

    <p>It is offered only for selected congenital abnormalities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential for the management of fetal thyroid disease?

    <p>Determining fetal hyper- or hypothyroidism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Fetal Pharmacotherapy

    • Medications are administered to the mother and cross the placenta to treat the fetus.
    • Used for serious fetal conditions such as:
      • Arrhythmias
      • Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
      • Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation
      • Thyroid Disease
    • Diagnosis of fetal disorders involves intrauterine techniques including:
      • Sonology
      • Amniocentesis
      • Cord blood sampling

    Fetal Arrhythmias

    • Diagnosed through fetal M-mode sonography and Fetal 2D-echo.
    • Premature Atrial Contractions are the most common arrhythmia, occurring in 1-2% of pregnancies.
    • These contractions indicate immature cardiac conduction but typically resolve by late gestation or shortly after birth.
    • Tachyarrhythmia is characterized by a fetal heart rate (FHR) greater than 180 beats per minute (bpm).
    • Bradyarrhythmia is recognized by a significantly reduced fetal heart rate, which can indicate various complications.

    Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)

    • Autosomal recessive genetic disorder resulting from enzyme deficiencies.
    • Impairs cortisol synthesis in the adrenal cortex from cholesterol during fetal development.
    • Over 90% of CAH cases are due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency.
    • Excess production of androstenedione and testosterone leads to virilization of female fetuses.
    • Maternal treatment with dexamethasone used to suppress excessive fetal androgen production.

    Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation (CCAM)

    • Characterized by well-circumscribed lung masses, which can be solid or cystic formations.
    • Cysts that measure ≥5 mm are classified as macrocystic.
    • Also known as congenital pulmonary airway malformation (CPAM).
    • Treatment often involves corticosteroids to manage symptoms and growth.

    Thyroid Disease in Pregnancy

    • Thyroid diseases during pregnancy are rare and often identified through sonographic detection of fetal goiter.
    • Immediate determination of fetal hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism is crucial for effective management.
    • Treatment goals include correcting physiological irregularities and reducing the size of the goiter.

    Fetal Thyrotoxicosis

    • Fetal thyrotoxicosis leads to maternal antithyroid treatment to manage excessive thyroid hormone levels.

    Fetal Hypothyroidism

    • Fetal hypothyroidism is treated with maternal administration of levothyroxine to ensure proper hormone levels for fetal development.

    Surgical Therapy

    • Maternal-fetal surgery addresses congenital abnormalities likely to cause fetal deterioration.
    • Open fetal surgery is a specialized procedure requiring comprehensive preoperative counseling and teamwork among various medical disciplines.

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    Explore the intricacies of fetal pharmacotherapy, focusing on medications administered to mothers that impact fetal health. This quiz delves into the treatment of serious fetal conditions such as arrhythmias and congenital disorders, along with diagnostic methods like sonology and amniocentesis.

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