29 Questions
What is a common sign of right-sided heart failure related to venous pressure?
Ascites
Which symptom of right-sided heart failure worsens with prolonged standing or sitting?
Edema
What is a preventive measure recommended for individuals with right-sided heart failure during labor?
Insertion of a pulmonary artery catheter to monitor pulmonary pressure
What education is crucial for patients prescribed low molecular-weight heparin subcutaneously?
Close monitoring after epidural anesthesia
What is a potential consequence of pressure build-up in the liver in right-sided heart failure?
Impaired liver function
Which condition may develop in individuals planning for pregnancy with right-sided heart failure?
Fluid retention
What is a common assessment finding in pregnant women with cardiac disease?
Fatigue
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with cardiac disease in pregnant women?
Blurred vision
What is a treatment option for pregnant women with cardiac disease to reduce the risk of thromboembolism?
LMWH (Low-molecular-weight Heparin)
What is a potential complication for infants born to women with severe heart disease?
Low birth weights
Why are women advised against becoming pregnant with an artificial valve prosthesis?
Risk of overwhelming the artificial valve due to increased blood volume during pregnancy
Which age group is at the highest risk for Venous Thromboembolic Disease?
Above 50 years old
What is a common preventive measure for Thrombophlebitis?
Regular exercise of the lower extremities
Which symptom is associated with Pulmonary Embolus?
Sudden onset dyspnea
What causes blood coagulation related to the development of Venous Thromboembolic Disease?
Estrogen levels
Which condition is NOT included in a pregnant patient with left-sided heart failure?
Pulmonary Hypertension
When does true anemia typically occur during pregnancy?
Third trimester
What is the Drug of choice for a pregnant woman when the oxygen and nutritional requirements of her cells or those of the fetus cannot be met?
Low-Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH)
Which heart condition is NOT classified under Class I for 30-32 weeks of pregnancy?
Excessive fatigue during ordinary physical activity
Which heart condition is considered Severely Compromised during pregnancy?
Normal heart function
What is the chief danger of thrombophlebitis?
Pulmonary embolism
What type of heart failure includes mitral stenosis, mitral insufficiency, and aortic coarctation?
Left-Sided Heart Failure
Why are women with Class IV heart disease usually advised to avoid pregnancy?
Due to being unable to carry out any physical activity without discomfort
What is the purpose of Sodium Warfarin (Coumadin) in pregnancy?
To prevent placental dislodgment
Which type of medications are commonly used for congenital heart anomalies during pregnancy?
Antihypertensives and diuretics
What category is LMWH (Low Molecular Weight Heparin) considered in terms of pregnancy?
Category C
How is subclinical bleeding from continuous anticoagulant therapy likely to affect pregnancy?
Cause placental dislodgment
What is the main purpose of IV Heparin administration for thrombus management?
Prevent pulmonary embolism
How does chronic hypertensive vascular disease impact pregnancy?
Compromises fetal well-being due to poor placental perfusion
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