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What can occur if an unimmunized woman contracts rubella during the first trimester?
What can occur if an unimmunized woman contracts rubella during the first trimester?
- Guaranteed healthy birth outcomes
- Increased risk of diabetes in the mother
- Low likelihood of fetal damage
- High rate of abortion and congenital rubella syndrome (correct)
What is the recommended approach for preventing rubella in women of childbearing age?
What is the recommended approach for preventing rubella in women of childbearing age?
- Immunization and prevention of rubella (correct)
- Avoidance of all vaccinations
- Regular check-ups for fetal development
- Immediate vaccination during pregnancy
What complications are commonly associated with congenital rubella syndrome?
What complications are commonly associated with congenital rubella syndrome?
- Cataracts, deafness, and heart defects (correct)
- Increased melanin levels and jaundice
- Obesity and asthma
- Diabetes and hypertension
What occurs when an Rh-negative patient has a fetus that is Rh-positive?
What occurs when an Rh-negative patient has a fetus that is Rh-positive?
What is the risk associated with the mixing of maternal and fetal blood during pregnancy?
What is the risk associated with the mixing of maternal and fetal blood during pregnancy?
What is the primary indication for a pudendal block during labor?
What is the primary indication for a pudendal block during labor?
What happens immediately before the administration of a pudendal block?
What happens immediately before the administration of a pudendal block?
Why is membrane stripping performed during labor?
Why is membrane stripping performed during labor?
What is the primary action of dinoprostone in labor induction?
What is the primary action of dinoprostone in labor induction?
What is a relative contraindication to the use of regional anesthesia?
What is a relative contraindication to the use of regional anesthesia?
In what manner is the pudendal block administered?
In what manner is the pudendal block administered?
What effect do prostaglandins have on labor?
What effect do prostaglandins have on labor?
What factors determine the use of dinoprostone cervical gel in labor induction?
What factors determine the use of dinoprostone cervical gel in labor induction?
What is the primary indication for caudal epidural anesthesia?
What is the primary indication for caudal epidural anesthesia?
Where is caudal epidural anesthesia typically administered?
Where is caudal epidural anesthesia typically administered?
Which area does caudal epidural anesthesia block?
Which area does caudal epidural anesthesia block?
What is a common concern associated with caudal epidural anesthesia?
What is a common concern associated with caudal epidural anesthesia?
What is the common injection site for caudal epidural anesthesia?
What is the common injection site for caudal epidural anesthesia?
During which stage of labor is the paracervical block typically administered?
During which stage of labor is the paracervical block typically administered?
What area does the paracervical block target during administration?
What area does the paracervical block target during administration?
What is one method of labor induction mentioned?
What is one method of labor induction mentioned?
Which method of drug absorption is characterized by requiring energy and a carrier?
Which method of drug absorption is characterized by requiring energy and a carrier?
What is the main drawback of administering drugs through the oral route?
What is the main drawback of administering drugs through the oral route?
Which route of drug administration provides the highest bioavailability with instantaneous absorption?
Which route of drug administration provides the highest bioavailability with instantaneous absorption?
What is a significant risk associated with intravenous drug administration?
What is a significant risk associated with intravenous drug administration?
Which drug route exploits bypassing the first-pass effect while still allowing for drug absorption?
Which drug route exploits bypassing the first-pass effect while still allowing for drug absorption?
Which factor does NOT typically affect drug bioavailability?
Which factor does NOT typically affect drug bioavailability?
What is the primary site of metabolism for lipid-soluble drugs in the body?
What is the primary site of metabolism for lipid-soluble drugs in the body?
Which of the following routes allows for the largest volume of drug delivery, considering it must not be irritating?
Which of the following routes allows for the largest volume of drug delivery, considering it must not be irritating?
How does a drug's ionization affect its absorption?
How does a drug's ionization affect its absorption?
Which drug administration route is effective for drugs with unpleasant tastes?
Which drug administration route is effective for drugs with unpleasant tastes?
What is the main effect of the first-pass metabolism on drug administration?
What is the main effect of the first-pass metabolism on drug administration?
Which factor would NOT hinder drug distribution in the body?
Which factor would NOT hinder drug distribution in the body?
Which administration route provides the quickest effect for gases or volatile drugs?
Which administration route provides the quickest effect for gases or volatile drugs?
When two highly-protein bound drugs are administered together, what is the potential outcome?
When two highly-protein bound drugs are administered together, what is the potential outcome?
What is the main active ingredient in the Ortho-Evra patch?
What is the main active ingredient in the Ortho-Evra patch?
How often is the Ortho-Evra patch applied?
How often is the Ortho-Evra patch applied?
What is one of the key benefits of using the Ortho-Evra patch?
What is one of the key benefits of using the Ortho-Evra patch?
What type of hormone therapy does the Ortho-Evra patch use?
What type of hormone therapy does the Ortho-Evra patch use?
Which of the following conditions does the Ortho-Evra patch reduce the risk of?
Which of the following conditions does the Ortho-Evra patch reduce the risk of?
What is the purpose of the patch-free week in the Ortho-Evra regimen?
What is the purpose of the patch-free week in the Ortho-Evra regimen?
What distinguishes progestins from natural progesterone?
What distinguishes progestins from natural progesterone?
Which area is NOT a recommended site for applying the Ortho-Evra patch?
Which area is NOT a recommended site for applying the Ortho-Evra patch?
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Study Notes
Drug Concentration and Administration
- Multiple doses maintain high drug concentration, bioavailability, and AUC.
- Passive absorption occurs via diffusion, moving from higher to lower concentration without energy.
- Active transport requires a carrier and energy; involved in more complex drug absorption mechanisms.
Drug Absorption Routes
- Oral Route: Common but slower absorption; subject to first-pass metabolism.
- Buccal and Sublingual: Direct absorption into systemic circulation, bypassing first-pass effect, rapidly reaching the bloodstream.
- Intravenous: Instantaneous absorption with 100% bioavailability, but higher risk of systemic complications.
- Intramuscular: Faster and more complete absorption than oral; large volumes can be administered.
- Subcutaneous: Bypasses first-pass effect, slower absorption; less feasible for large volumes.
- Rectal Suppository: Partially avoids first-pass metabolism; suitable for patients unable to take oral medication.
- Inhalational: Offers rapid absorption; minimal systemic effects; suited for gaseous drugs.
- Topical: Localized action; primarily for local treatment.
Factors Influencing Drug Absorption
- Lipid solubility, ionization, blood flow, stomach acidity, and food presence affect absorption rates.
- First-pass effect significantly reduces the effective concentration of drugs metabolized by the liver.
Bioavailability
- Percentage of drug reaching systemic circulation post-administration; oral administration typically less than 100%.
Metabolism
- Occurs primarily in the liver; transforms lipid-soluble drugs into water-soluble compounds for excretion.
Anesthesia Techniques
- Caudal Epidural: Used for labor pain; risks include increased use of delivery instruments.
- Paracervical Block: Rarely used due to fetal bradycardia risks; alleviates first-stage labor pain.
- Pudendal Block: Administered just before delivery for perineal anesthesia; does not relieve labor pain.
Labor Induction Methods
- Mechanical Methods: Utilize devices like indwelling catheters or saline infusion for cervical induction.
- Prostaglandins: Promote cervical effacement; dilates cervix via administered dinoprostone gel.
Contraindications for Regional Anesthesia
- Severe gestational hypertension and coagulation disorders increase risks during regional anesthesia.
Immunization in Pregnancy
- Rho(D) Immune Globulin: Given to Rh-negative mothers to prevent complications from Rh-positive fetuses.
Hormonal Contraceptives
- Ethinyl Estradiol (EE): Most common synthetic estrogen; available in combination hormone products such as the Ortho-Evra patch.
- Progestins: Synthetic hormones that mimic progesterone; used in various contraceptives to inhibit ovulation and improve menstrual symptoms.
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