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What is the primary goal of dietary planning for a pregnant woman with gestational diabetes?
What is the primary goal of dietary planning for a pregnant woman with gestational diabetes?
- To maintain a fasting blood sugar level of 90 mg/dl (correct)
- To limit caloric intake to 1500 calories per day
- To maintain a fasting blood sugar level of 80 mg/dl
- To restrict carbohydrate intake to 100g per meal
What type of exercise is recommended for a pregnant woman with gestational diabetes?
What type of exercise is recommended for a pregnant woman with gestational diabetes?
- Weightlifting and strength training
- Liberal cardiovascular-conditioning exercise (correct)
- Yoga and stretching exercises only
- High-impact aerobic exercise
Why are oral hypoglycemic medications like Tolbutamide and Diamicron contraindicated during pregnancy?
Why are oral hypoglycemic medications like Tolbutamide and Diamicron contraindicated during pregnancy?
- They can increase the risk of preeclampsia
- They can cause fetal macrosomia
- They can cause preterm labor
- They can cause fetal and newborn hypoglycemia (correct)
What is the recommended timing of insulin administration for a pregnant woman with gestational diabetes?
What is the recommended timing of insulin administration for a pregnant woman with gestational diabetes?
Why is Humulin the insulin of choice during pregnancy?
Why is Humulin the insulin of choice during pregnancy?
When is insulin requirement highest during pregnancy?
When is insulin requirement highest during pregnancy?
What is the recommended weight gain during pregnancy to avoid excessive cardiac workload?
What is the recommended weight gain during pregnancy to avoid excessive cardiac workload?
What medication is recommended to strengthen myocardial contraction and slow down heart rate?
What medication is recommended to strengthen myocardial contraction and slow down heart rate?
Which of the following is a recommended diet for a pregnant woman with cardiac disease?
Which of the following is a recommended diet for a pregnant woman with cardiac disease?
What are the recommended additional care instructions for a pregnant woman with cardiac disease?
What are the recommended additional care instructions for a pregnant woman with cardiac disease?
What is the first sign of impending heart failure during pregnancy?
What is the first sign of impending heart failure during pregnancy?
What are the recommended precautions to prevent infection during pregnancy for a woman with cardiac disease?
What are the recommended precautions to prevent infection during pregnancy for a woman with cardiac disease?
What is the purpose of monitoring Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) in a woman with diabetes during pregnancy?
What is the purpose of monitoring Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) in a woman with diabetes during pregnancy?
How often should an ophthalmic examination be performed for a woman with known diabetes during pregnancy?
How often should an ophthalmic examination be performed for a woman with known diabetes during pregnancy?
What is the recommended amount of caloric intake for a pregnant woman with diabetes?
What is the recommended amount of caloric intake for a pregnant woman with diabetes?
What dietary guideline is NOT recommended for a pregnant woman with diabetes?
What dietary guideline is NOT recommended for a pregnant woman with diabetes?
Why are additional care instructions necessary for a pregnant woman with diabetes?
Why are additional care instructions necessary for a pregnant woman with diabetes?
Why is a urine culture performed each trimester for a pregnant woman with diabetes?
Why is a urine culture performed each trimester for a pregnant woman with diabetes?
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