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_ is frequent vomiting that typically occurs early in pregnancy. When severe, it can result in wt. loss, dehydration, acidosis from starvation, alkalosis from vomiting, and hypokalemia.
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hyperemesis gravidarum
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_ is a bluish discoloration of the cervix, d/t congestion of pelvic vasculature.
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chadwick's sign
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_ is a glycoprotein hormone composed of alpha and beta subunits.
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hcg
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_ is similar in structure and fcn to LH (the beta subunits are similar in both hormones).
-hcg -fsh -tsh glycoprotein |
hcg
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at 20 weeks gestation the fundal height should be at the ?
-symphysis pubis -umbilicus -6 cm above umbilicus -2 cm below xiphoid |
umbilicus
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In normal pre-pregnancy weight, a pt should gain_ pounds.
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25-35 pounds
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the rbc mass typically goes up by _-_%
-10 to 15% -15 to 25% -18 to 30% -25 to 35% |
18 to 30%
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t/f
lipids do not cross the placenta |
false; they do
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the optimal time to screen for glucose intolerance is?
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26 to 28 weeks
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Fetal Pco2 must be greater than maternal Pco2: how does this happen (3 ways);
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-increased TV of 200
-increased TV by 100-200 mL -progesterone reduces the Co2 threshold, may lead to hyperventilation of pregnancy |
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constipation during pregnancy is d/t _, which relaxes intestinal smooth muscle and slows peristalsis.
-estrogen -progestin -LH -FSH |
progestin
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decreased GI motility may be responsible for the increased absorption of water, _ and other substances.
-K+ -Na -Cl- -bicarb |
Na
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the _ _ _ is part of the portal system and has no valves, hence the high pressure within the system is communicated to pelvic veins and produces hemorrhoids.
-inferior rectal vein -superior rectal vein -primary rectal vein -ilioinguinal vein |
superior rectal vein
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asymptomatic bacteriuria occurs in _ to _% of pregnant women and should be treated.
2-4 % 5-8 % 9-12 % 12-15% |
5 to 8%
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normal pregnancy state is all except?
-hyperlipidemia -glycosuric -anabolic -catabolic |
not catabolic
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constipation during pregnancy is d/t _, which relaxes intestinal smooth muscle and slows peristalsis.
-estrogen -progestin -LH -FSH |
progestin
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decreased GI motility may be responsible for the increased absorption of water, _ and other substances.
-K+ -Na -Cl- -bicarb |
Na
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the _ _ _ is part of the portal system and has no valves, hence the high pressure within the system is communicated to pelvic veins and produces hemorrhoids.
-inferior rectal vein -superior rectal vein -primary rectal vein -ilioinguinal vein |
superior rectal vein
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asymptomatic bacteriuria occurs in _ to _% of pregnant women and should be treated.
2-4 % 5-8 % 9-12 % 12-15% |
5 to 8%
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normal pregnancy state is all except?
-hyperlipidemia -glycosuric -anabolic -catabolic |
not catabolic
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_ ejection murmurs along the left sternal border occur in 96% of pregnant patients d/t increased flow across aortic and pulmonic valves.
-diastolic -systolic -holosytolic -pansystolic |
systolic ejection murmurs
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_ is the MC nonobstetric cause for hospitalization during pregnancy.
-uti -cholecystitis -pyelonephritis -pancreatitis |
pyelonephritis
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pyelonephritis is common in pregnant women d/t _ and _.
pyuria bacturia urinary stasis bladder tone decreases |
urinary stasis and bacturia
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renal plasma flow increases from T1, reaching _ to _% above nonpregnant levels by 20. Flow remains elevated until 30 weeks and then slowly declines to nonpregnant levels postpartum.
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30 - 50%
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