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

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

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

    What defines severe hypertension according to the text?

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

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

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

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