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Which type of hypertension is characterized by new hypertension presenting at or after 20 weeks gestation without proteinuria or other features of preeclampsia?
Which type of hypertension is characterized by new hypertension presenting at or after 20 weeks gestation without proteinuria or other features of preeclampsia?
- Eclampsia
- Chronic hypertension
- Pregnancy induced hypertension
- Gestational hypertension (correct)
What is the definition of chronic hypertension in the context of pregnancy?
What is the definition of chronic hypertension in the context of pregnancy?
- Development of new arterial hypertension in a pregnant woman after 20 weeks gestation
- Known hypertension before pregnancy or a rise in blood pressure > 140/90mmHg before 20wks gestation, persisting 6wks after delivery (correct)
- Hypertension characterized by proteinuria after the 20th week of pregnancy
- A condition characterized by high blood pressure and protein in the urine after the 20th week of pregnancy
What is the incidence of pre-eclampsia in cases of hypertensive disorder of pregnancy?
What is the incidence of pre-eclampsia in cases of hypertensive disorder of pregnancy?
- 50%
- 75% (correct)
- 25%
- 5-7%
When is proteinuria considered a late sign in the context of pregnancy-induced hypertension?
When is proteinuria considered a late sign in the context of pregnancy-induced hypertension?
What is the diagnostic criterion for hypertension in the context of pregnancy?
What is the diagnostic criterion for hypertension in the context of pregnancy?
What are the potential maternal complications of pre-eclampsia?
What are the potential maternal complications of pre-eclampsia?
Which of the following is a diagnostic criterion for severe preeclampsia?
Which of the following is a diagnostic criterion for severe preeclampsia?
What percentage of pregnant women with severe preeclampsia or eclampsia may develop HELLP syndrome?
What percentage of pregnant women with severe preeclampsia or eclampsia may develop HELLP syndrome?
Which condition is characterized by hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count in pregnant women with severe preeclampsia or eclampsia?
Which condition is characterized by hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count in pregnant women with severe preeclampsia or eclampsia?
What is the threshold for hypertension in mild preeclampsia after 20 weeks gestation?
What is the threshold for hypertension in mild preeclampsia after 20 weeks gestation?
