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Which of the following is a potential effect of a high-risk pregnancy?
Which of the following is a potential effect of a high-risk pregnancy?
- Hypertension
- Bleeding disorders of early pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes mellitus
- Hyperemesis gravidarum (correct)
What is the pathology of Diabetes Mellitus (DM)?
What is the pathology of Diabetes Mellitus (DM)?
- A genetic disorder affecting insulin production
- An autoimmune disease affecting the pancreas
- A condition caused by excessive sugar intake
- An endocrine disorder of carbohydrate metabolism (correct)
What is Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)?
What is Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)?
- A type of diabetes that only affects pregnant women
- A condition where blood sugar levels decrease during pregnancy
- A condition where insulin production increases during pregnancy
- A condition where diabetes is diagnosed during pregnancy (correct)
Which of the following is a high-risk factor for developing Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)?
Which of the following is a high-risk factor for developing Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)?
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What is the prevalence of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) in the United States?
What is the prevalence of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) in the United States?
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Which of the following is NOT a potential effect of a high-risk pregnancy?
Which of the following is NOT a potential effect of a high-risk pregnancy?
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Which of the following is a maternal disorder mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is a maternal disorder mentioned in the text?
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What is the main cause of Diabetes Mellitus (DM)?
What is the main cause of Diabetes Mellitus (DM)?
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What does GDM stand for?
What does GDM stand for?
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What percentage of U.S. pregnancies experience Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)?
What percentage of U.S. pregnancies experience Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)?
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