Prenatal care, labor complications, and common gynecologic presentations tested on the PANCE.
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- Naegele's rule formula for estimating due date
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Add 7 days to the LMP, then subtract 3 months (add 1 year if needed)
- What does GTPAL stand for in obstetric history?
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Gravida, Term, Preterm, Abortions, Living children
- When should the first prenatal visit ideally occur?
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Within the first trimester, around 6 to 8 weeks gestation
- At what gestational age is RhoGAM routinely given to Rh-negative mothers?
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28 weeks gestation
- What is the initial screening test for gestational diabetes?
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1-hour 50g oral glucose challenge test
- Gestational diabetes screening is routinely performed at what gestational age?
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24 to 28 weeks
- What four markers make up the quad screen?
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AFP, hCG, estriol, and inhibin A
- In a normal early pregnancy, how often does serum hCG approximately double?
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Every 48 to 72 hours
- How much daily folic acid is recommended before conception to prevent neural tube defects?
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400 micrograms (0.4 mg)
- Group B Streptococcus screening is performed at what gestational age?
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35 to 37 weeks
- What are the core diagnostic criteria for preeclampsia?
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New-onset hypertension (140/90 or higher) after 20 weeks gestation plus proteinuria or other end-organ dysfunction
- Eclampsia is diagnosed when a preeclamptic patient develops ____.
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new-onset seizures
- What does the HELLP syndrome acronym stand for?
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Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes, Low Platelets
- What is magnesium sulfate used for in preeclampsia and eclampsia?
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Seizure prophylaxis and treatment
- What is an early clinical sign of magnesium sulfate toxicity?
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Loss of deep tendon reflexes