Postnatal Care Procedures for Newborns Quiz
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What is the first-line medication recommended to control hypertension in pregnant women with chronic hypertension?

  • ACE inhibitors
  • Thiazides
  • Nifedipine
  • Labetalol (correct)

Which surgical measure involves making an incision along the vulval incision scar?

  • B Lynch sutures
  • De-infibulation (correct)
  • Uterine artery embolization IR
  • Iliac artery ligation

How often should blood pressure monitoring be done for pregnant women with well-controlled hypertension?

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Every 2-4 weeks (correct)
  • Daily

What advice is given regarding pre-existing maternal disease chronic hypertension before conception?

<p>Adjust medications (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of de-infibulation in women?

<p>To reverse infibulation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What skin care advice is recommended for women with Lichen Sclerosus?

<p>Use strong steroid ointments (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended timeframe for initiating breastfeeding after birth?

<p>Within the first hour (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In cases of preterm labor prevention, what is the recommended gestational age range to start prophylactic vaginal progesterone treatment?

<p>16-24 weeks gestation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first recommended step in managing major obstetric hemorrhage (MOH) according to the protocol described?

<p>Infuse warmed clear fluids (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the next step if uterine atony is suspected as the cause of hemorrhage?

<p>Massage the uterus to stimulate contractions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is contraindicated in patients with hypertension during the management of postpartum hemorrhage?

<p>Ergometrine/syntometrine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if the placenta is undelivered in a case of postpartum hemorrhage?

<p>Attempt removal by controlled cord traction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should a review be scheduled after initiating any treatment for allergic rhinitis?

<p>2-4 weeks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered if intranasal antihistamines are contraindicated or not tolerated?

<p>Intranasal chromone (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the onset of action for intranasal corticosteroids like mometasone?

<p>6-8 hours after first dose (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which antihistamine has a faster onset of action and is more effective compared to oral antihistamines?

<p>Azelastine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered if symptoms of asthma are present in a patient with allergic rhinitis?

<p>Leukotriene receptor antagonist (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended duration for taking Phenoxymethylpenicillin for tonsillitis?

<p>5 to 10 days (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should children with tonsillitis be allowed to return to school?

<p>After the fever has resolved and they are no longer feeling unwell (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the advised score on the Urticaria Activity Score (UAS7) to indicate severe disease?

<p>More than 28 per week (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is amoxicillin avoided in cases of tonsillitis due to infectious mononucleosis?

<p>It may cause a widespread maculopapular rash (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of maintaining symptom diaries in cases of urticaria?

<p>To determine the frequency, duration, and severity of urticarial episodes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For people with mild urticaria and an identifiable trigger, what advice is typically given?

<p>Urticaria is likely to be self-limiting (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might it be considered to not give maintenance treatment for mild intermittent wheeze and respiratory symptoms that only occur with viral URTI?

<p>To prevent overmedication in situations where regular treatment may not be necessary (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using inhaled medication for children with narrowing of the airways due to a viral chest infection?

<p>To open up the airways and make breathing easier (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When discharging a child with salbutamol and spacer, how many puffs through the spacer are recommended every 4 hours?

<p>10 puffs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which situation should a child with whooping cough be admitted in isolation?

<p>If they have seizures as a complication (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When should an antibiotic be prescribed for whooping cough?

<p>If the cough starts within 21 days (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long should a child be monitored after using inhaled medication to see if they can be symptom-free?

<p>4 hours (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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