preg termination

Question 1

misoprostol

Answer 1

prostaglandin
stimulate uterine contractions
induces cervical softening
expulsion of products

Question 2

mifepristone

Answer 2

anti-progestin
lower progesterone levels in uterus
induces bleeding
uterine contrations

Question 3

methotrexate

Answer 3

• anti-metabolite

folic acid antagonist - interferes with trophoblast development

Question 4

Immediate Complications of abortion

Answer 4

uterine perforation
hemorrhage - lacerations, atony
cervical laceration

Question 5

short term complications

Answer 5

• pain -
• fever - not normal r/o endometriosis
• bleeding - sign of retained products/endome