AMBOSS Step 2 OB/GYN Things to Remember

If a pregnant patient who is not immune to VZV is exposed to someone who has VZV, what will they need?

They need varicella zoster immune globulin (VZIG) to prevent infection.

In a pregnant patient with positive hepatitis C, what treatment should they receive during pregnancy?

If they are not immune to Hepatitis A, they should get that vaccine

If a newborn has signs of sepsis within the first few days of life, what is the main suspect of the sepsis?

Group B Streptococcus (GBS) infection.

What is the main treatment for asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnancy?

Amoxicillin/clavulanate, nitrofurantoin or fosfomycin.

If there is a history of GBS sepsis, what should the mother get?

Intrapartum prophylaxis with penicillin

What are signs of congenital toxoplasmosis?

Signs include chorioretinitis, hydrocephalus, sensorineural hearing loss, and diffuse intracranial calcifications.

What are signs of meconium ileus?

Signs include intestinal obstruction, abdominal distension, and failure to pass meconium

What are signs of fetal hydantoin syndrome?

Signs include facial dysmorphism, digit abnormalities, short neck, and excessive hair growth on the body

What is the most reliable screening test for Down syndrome at 10 weeks?

Cell-free DNA testing

If there is postpartum hemorrhage, but the uterus is firm, what is the cause of the hemorrhage?

Possible lacerations or retained placental tissue.