SAQ 1045 – Obstetrics – postpartum breast pain and fever

A 32-year-old woman who is two weeks postpartum presents with left breast erythema, pain and swelling.

She has had one day of fever and rigors, is exclusively breastfeeding, and reports previous anaphylaxis to penicillin.

List three contributing factors for lactational mastitis.

(Marked out of 3.0)

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List two non-pharmacological treatments you would recommend.

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Complete the table with two pharmacological treatments you would prescribe, including doses, and any infant adverse effects the mother should watch for.

(Marked out of 4.0)
</p> <table class="saq-prop-table" style="width: 100%; max-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; border-collapse: collapse;"> <thead> <tr> <th style="overflow-wrap: anywhere; word-break: normal; white-space: normal; vertical-align: top; box-sizing: border-box;">Medication</th> <th style="overflow-wrap: anywhere; word-break: normal; white-space: normal; vertical-align: top; box-sizing: border-box;">Potential adverse effects in infant</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="overflow-wrap: anywhere; word-break: normal; white-space: normal; vertical-align: top; box-sizing: border-box;">1.</td> <td style="overflow-wrap: anywhere; word-break: normal; white-space: normal; vertical-align: top; box-sizing: border-box;"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="overflow-wrap: anywhere; word-break: normal; white-space: normal; vertical-align: top; box-sizing: border-box;">2.</td> <td style="overflow-wrap: anywhere; word-break: normal; white-space: normal; vertical-align: top; box-sizing: border-box;"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>

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She returns two days later with ongoing symptoms. What are your next assessment and management steps?

(Marked out of 3.0)

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