Thyroid and Pregnancy Flashcards
1
Q
Thyroid disorders constitute one of the major endocrine problems in _______.
A
pregnancy
2
Q
Maternal outcomes
A
threaten abortion and preeclampsia
3
Q
Preeclampsia symptoms
A
increased blood pressure (sudden onset) and persistent headache
4
Q
High blood pressure
A
140/90mmHg
5
Q
Can officially be considered high blood pressure when __________.
A
Pressure is take at a two hour interval and doesn’t decrease in that time.
6
Q
Blood pressure should be monitored ________ with a pregnant patient.
A
every visit
7
Q
Fetal complications
A
low birth weight and intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR)
8
Q
Symptoms in infants/children/teens with hypothyroidism
A
Choking (infant), protruding tongue (i), and poor growth
