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What percentage of pregnancies are complicated by chronic hypertension?
What percentage of pregnancies are complicated by chronic hypertension?
- 6%
- 3%
- 5%
- 1% (correct)
Which condition is characterized by the appearance of hypertension after 20 weeks of pregnancy without proteinuria or edema?
Which condition is characterized by the appearance of hypertension after 20 weeks of pregnancy without proteinuria or edema?
- Gestational hypertension (correct)
- Preeclampsia
- Eclampsia
- Chronic hypertension
What is the worldwide annual death toll of women from preeclampsia?
What is the worldwide annual death toll of women from preeclampsia?
- 70,000 to 80,000
- 50,000 to 60,000 (correct)
- 20,000 to 30,000
- 30,000 to 40,000
Which term is used for mild elevation of blood pressure during pregnancy without severe complications?
Which term is used for mild elevation of blood pressure during pregnancy without severe complications?
What condition involves hypertension with proteinuria and/or edema during pregnancy?
What condition involves hypertension with proteinuria and/or edema during pregnancy?
What is the defining criteria for gestational hypertension?
What is the defining criteria for gestational hypertension?
How can gestational hypertension be distinguished from chronic hypertension?
How can gestational hypertension be distinguished from chronic hypertension?
What systems can preeclampsia target?
What systems can preeclampsia target?
How is preeclampsia classified based on severity?
How is preeclampsia classified based on severity?
When does hypertension in pregnancy become classified as gestational hypertension?
When does hypertension in pregnancy become classified as gestational hypertension?
