Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy

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What is the prevalence of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) among all pregnancies?

  • 1-5%
  • 10-15%
  • 5-10% (correct)
  • 15-20%

How is hypertension (HTN) diagnosed empirically?

  • Blood pressure exceeding 130mmHg systolic or 90mmHg diastolic.
  • Blood pressure exceeding 140mmHg systolic or 90mmHg diastolic. (correct)
  • Blood pressure exceeding 150mmHg systolic or 100mmHg diastolic.
  • Blood pressure exceeding 120mmHg systolic or 80mmHg diastolic.

How many occasions should blood pressure be observed for the diagnosis of hypertension?

  • At least thrice
  • Once
  • At least once
  • At least twice (correct)

What is the recommended time for a patient to sit quietly before blood pressure measurement?

<p>5 minutes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended width of the inflatable bladder of the cuff for appropriate BP measurement?

<p>40% of upper arm circumference (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What length of the inflatable bladder is recommended for appropriate BP measurement?

<p>80% of upper arm circumference (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate arm circumference for the standard cuff mentioned in the text?

<p>Up to 28cm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor can falsely increase blood pressure measurement based on the text?

<p>Smaller cuff size (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines severe hypertension according to the text?

<p>Sustained elevation of SBP of ≥160mmHg (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is proteinuria defined in the text?

<p>Proteinuria is defined as ≥0.3g protein in 24hr urine collection (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of hypertensive disorder during pregnancy resolves by 12 weeks postpartum?

<p>Gestational HTN (GH) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Delta HTN' describe according to the text?

<p>An acute rise in blood pressure during pregnancy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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