Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy
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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?

  • Gestational hypertension (correct)
  • Preeclampsia
  • Eclampsia
  • Chronic hypertension

    • 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?

    <p>Gestational hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition involves hypertension with proteinuria and/or edema during pregnancy?

    <p>Preeclampsia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining criteria for gestational hypertension?

    <p>Systolic blood pressure &gt; 140 mm Hg after the 20th week of gestation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can gestational hypertension be distinguished from chronic hypertension?

    <p>Chronic hypertension appears before the 20th week of gestation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What systems can preeclampsia target?

    <p>Cardiovascular, hepatic, renal, and central nervous systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is preeclampsia classified based on severity?

    <p>Mild or severe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does hypertension in pregnancy become classified as gestational hypertension?

    <p>When systolic blood pressure exceeds 140 mm Hg on multiple occasions after the 20th week of gestation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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