Incomplete Abortion Symptoms and Management
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What is the recommended management for an incomplete abortion?

  • Antibiotics
  • Dilation and Curettage (D&C) (correct)
  • Methergine administration
  • Oxytocin injection

    • Which symptom is indicative of a missed abortion?

  • Uterine cramping and bleeding
  • Fetal heart sounds are initially heard
  • Absence of fetal heart sounds (correct)
  • Enlargement of the uterus

    • What is the likely cause of a complete abortion?

  • Mild uterine cramping
  • Open cervix
  • Empty uterus on ultrasound (correct)
  • Retained placenta in the uterus

    • In the case of a complete abortion, why may no further medical or surgical treatment be necessary?

    <p>Risk for infection is minimal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic distinguishes a missed abortion from a complete abortion?

    <p>Disappearance of pregnancy signs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would be the appropriate treatment for an ectopic pregnancy?

    <p>Surgical intervention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the involuntary loss of the product of conception prior to 20 weeks gestation?

    <p>Spontaneous abortion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of a threatened abortion?

    <p>Cervix is closed with slight cramping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by a small macerated fetus, sometimes with no fetus, surrounded by fluid inside an open sac?

    <p>Blighted ovum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between complete and incomplete abortion?

    <p>Incomplete abortion presents with retained products of conception</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is not commonly associated with spontaneous abortion?

    <p>Hormonal imbalance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under which condition does the cervix remain closed in cases of possible pregnancy loss?

    <p>Threatened abortion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the earliest diagnostic method for confirming a complete abortion?

    <p>Ultrasound showing no cardiac activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antibiotic combination is commonly used for managing septic abortion?

    <p>Penicillin, gentamicin, clindamycin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a sign of septic abortion?

    <p>Fever and chills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can lead to infertility after recovery from septic abortion?

    <p>Scarring of uterus and fallopian tubes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the treatment for incomplete abortion accompanied by infection?

    <p>High dose IV antibiotic therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is NOT associated with septic abortion?

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

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