PIH

Question 1

What is a condition where vasospasm occurs during pregnancy in both small and large arteries?

Answer 1

Pregnancy Induced Hypertension

Question 2

What are the triad symptoms of PIH?

Answer 2

1. Hypertension
2. Edema
3. Proteinuria

Question 3

What is the typical BP of Gestational Hypertension?

Answer 3

140/90

Question 4

How does systolic and diastolic change in gestational hypertension?

Answer 4

systolic > 30 mm Hg, diastolic > 15 mm Hg

Question 5

What is the difference between gestational hypertension and mild preeclampsia?

Answer 5

presence of proteinura, weight gain, and edema in MP

Question 6

What is the typical BP of severe preeclampsia?

Answer 6

160/110

Question 7

What is a sign of oliguria?

Answer 7

500 ml or less urine output in 24 hours

Question 8

What is the medication administered to prevent eclampsia?

Answer 8

Hydralazine (Apresoline)

Question 9

What is the medication administered to prevent seizures?

Answer 9

Magnesium Sulfate

Question 10

What is the antidote for magnesium sulfate poisoning?

Answer 10

Calcium gluconate

Question 11

What are some preliminary signs of seizure?

Answer 11

bp rises
temp rises
blurring of vision
hyperactive reflexes
epigastric pain