Et 18- Preeclampsia/Eclampsia
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
The classic features of preeclampsia include
- A.
Edema and headache
- B.
Hypertension and proteinuria
- C.
Liver damage and spotting
- D.
Hemolysis and RUQ pain
Correct Answer
B. Hypertension and proteinuria -
- 2.
What is the only cure for preeclampsia?
- A.
Magnesium sulfate
- B.
Delivery of the fetus
- C.
Methyldopa
- D.
Packed red blood cells
Correct Answer
B. Delivery of the fetus -
- 3.
Which of the following would help differentiate mild preeclampsia from severe preeclampsia?
- A.
Elevated AST/ALT
- B.
Pulmonary Edema
- C.
Headache
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 4.
In severe preeclampsia, proteinuria is defined as greater than ____ grams in a 24 hour period
- A.
0.3
- B.
1
- C.
5
- D.
7.5
Correct Answer
C. 5 -
- 5.
What medication is used as seizure prophylaxis during labor and postpartum?
- A.
Magnesium sulfate
- B.
Valproic Acid
- C.
Phenobarbital
- D.
Carbemazepine
Correct Answer
A. Magnesium sulfate -
- 6.
Chronic hypertension is defined as hypertension that is diagnosed before __ weeks of gestation, or beyond __ weeks postpartum
- A.
28; 8
- B.
15; 5
- C.
32; 4
- D.
20; 12
Correct Answer
D. 20; 12 -
- 7.
The risk for preeclampsia is decreased in
- A.
History of preeclampsia with previous pregnancy
- B.
Multiple gestation
- C.
Smokers
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Smokers -
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