Hyperemesis Gravidarum Flashcards
1
Q
Pernicious or persistent vomiting of pregnancy
A
Hyperemesis Gravidarum
2
Q
Extreme nausea and vomiting that is prolonged past week 12 of pregnancy
A
Hyperemesis Gravidarum
3
Q
Hyperemesis Gravidarum is prolonged within ____ weeks
A
1st 12 weeks of AOG
4
Q
Hyperemesis Gravidarum is associated with ______
A
H. Pylori / Helicobacter Pylori
5
Q
The bacteria that causes peptic ulcer
A
H. Pylori
6
Q
It is due to deficiency of Vitamin B
A
Polyneuritis
7
Q
What is reduced in Hyperemesis Gravidarum?
A
Na
K
Cl
8
Q
An antiemetic drug: prescribed to control vomiting
A
Metoclopramide
9
Q
If no vomiting for 1st 24 hours, what should you do?
A
Clear fluid, soft diet, normal diet
10
Q
If vomiting returns, what should you do?
A
Prescribe TPN or enteral nutrition
