A 35-year-old woman who is 32 weeks pregnant with her first baby comes to the clinic complaining of a headache. Upon neurological examination, no abnormalities are found. Her blood pressure reads 152/93 mmHg. A urine dip test shows proteinuria but no signs of infection.
What is the next best course of action for managing this patient?
Which of the following statements about managing a pregnancy in a woman who is Rh-negative is accurate?
You admit a woman who is 32 weeks pregnant to the obstetric ward. She has been monitored for the past few weeks due to pregnancy-induced hypertension but has now developed proteinuria. Her blood pressure is 160/92 mmHg. What antihypertensive medication is most likely to be prescribed for her?
A 29-year-old woman has recently discovered that she is expecting her first child. She has no significant medical history and is seeking guidance on vitamin D supplementation. What would be the most suitable recommendation to provide?
A 52-year-old woman complains of bothersome hot flashes and night sweats. She had her last menstrual period 10 months ago and has no significant medical history. Which of the following treatment options is not recommended for her symptoms?
A 29-year-old woman with polycystic ovarian syndrome presents with concerns about excessive facial hair growth. Despite switching to co-cyprindiol, there has been no improvement. Upon examination, hirsutism is noted on her moustache, beard, and temple areas. What is the best course of treatment?
The practice nurse seeks your guidance on how to manage 23-year-old Sarah, who is 29 weeks pregnant and has come for routine vaccinations. She reports experiencing ankle swelling and her blood pressure has increased from 117/74 mmHg at booking to 143/91 mmHg today. A urine dipstick test has revealed 1+ protein, – leukocytes, and – nitrites. What would be the best course of action to take?
Which one of the following statements regarding uterine fibroids is incorrect?
A 28-year-old woman visits her GP with concerns about feeling anxious after giving birth to her daughter last week. Despite her usual loss of appetite when anxious, she reports eating well. While she was excited about her daughter’s arrival during pregnancy, she now experiences frequent unhappiness and irritability. She expresses worry about motherhood and a lack of enthusiasm for it.
What is the optimal approach to managing this patient?
Samantha is a 28-year-old woman who recently gave birth to a baby girl and wants to discuss contraception options. She used to take the combined pill but prefers not to use any form of contraception if possible. She is not currently breastfeeding. What is the duration after childbirth when she no longer needs contraception?