OB Barcus Pregnancy Induced HTN/HELLP Syndrome

Hypertension occurring while pregnant that is defined by a SBP >140 or DBP >90
A. Preeclampsia B. Gestational Hypertension C. HELLP Syndrome D. Gestational Diabetes
According to Kitty Cashion, up to ____ of women with gestational hypertension go on to develop preeclampsia.
A. 10% B. 75% C. 20% D. 50%
Gestational hypertension with the addition of proteinuria that develops after 20 weeks gestation.
A. HELLP Syndrome B. Eclamptic seizures C. Preeclampsia D. Chronic hypertension
A laboratory diagnosis for a variant of preeclampsia involving hepatic dysfunction (Decreased hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelet count)
Select the intervention that is appropriate in the event of gestational hypertension or preeclampsia that is without severe features.
A. Immediately hospitalize B. Take blood pressure once weekly C. Exercise vigorously D. Recommend they give birth at 37 weeks
True or False; Magnesium sulfate is implemented to prevent eclamptic seizures
Select the most appropriate option in relation to prevention of gestational hypertension or preeclampsia
A. Increase protein intake B. Low dose aspirin C. Limit physical activity D. Increase salt intake

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Hypertension occurring while pregnant that is defined by a SBP >140 or DBP >90
A. Preeclampsia B. Gestational Hypertension C. HELLP Syndrome D. Gestational Diabetes
According to Kitty Cashion, up to ____ of women with gestational hypertension go on to develop preeclampsia.
A. 10% B. 75% C. 20% D. 50%
Gestational hypertension with the addition of proteinuria that develops after 20 weeks gestation.
A. HELLP Syndrome B. Eclamptic seizures C. Preeclampsia D. Chronic hypertension
A laboratory diagnosis for a variant of preeclampsia involving hepatic dysfunction (Decreased hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelet count)
HELLP Syndrome
Select the intervention that is appropriate in the event of gestational hypertension or preeclampsia that is without severe features.
A. Immediately hospitalize B. Take blood pressure once weekly C. Exercise vigorously D. Recommend they give birth at 37 weeks
True or False; Magnesium sulfate is implemented to prevent eclamptic seizures
True
Select the most appropriate option in relation to prevention of gestational hypertension or preeclampsia
A. Increase protein intake B. Low dose aspirin C. Limit physical activity D. Increase salt intake

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