Preeclampsia

Question 1

What type of HTN is:
-Present before the onset of pregnancy
-Continues 12 weeks postpartum
-BP at least 140/90 on at least 2 separate occasions at least 4 hours apart
A-Gestational hypertension
B-Chronic hypertension
C-Preeclampsia

Answer 1

B

Question 2

What type of HTN is:
-Generally does not appear until after 20 weeks gestation is transient
-BP is normal prior to 12 weeks postpartum
A-Gestational hypertension
B-Chronic hypertension
C-Preeclampsia

Answer 2

A

Question 3

HELLP syndrome is categorized by: (select all)
A-Hemolysis
B-High platelet count
C-Elevated liver enzymes
D-Low platelet count
E-Elevated bilirubin

Answer 3

A
C
D

Question 4

The mother’s vessels do what in preeclampsia?
A-Vasodilate
B-Vasoconstrict

Answer 4

B

Question 5

Preeclampsia causes the kidneys to do what? (select all)
A-Anuria
B-Proteinuria & oliguria
C- Glomerular damage
D-Edema

Answer 5

B
C
D

Question 6

What would you see in mild preeclampsia? (select all)
A-2+ DTR
B-Systolic BP >140 diastolic >90
C-+1 proteinuria
D-Systolic BP >160 diastolic >110

Answer 6

BC

Question 7

What would you see in severe preeclampsia? (select all)
A-+3 proteinuria
B-Headache relieved w/ Tylenol
C-RUQ pain/elevated LFT’s
D-Oliguria <500cc in 24hrs
E-Hypo reflexive DTR

Answer 7

A
C
D