10 Questions
Which type of hypertension arises for the first time in the second half of pregnancy and is not associated with proteinuria?
Non-proteinuric pregnancy-induced hypertension
What is the widely agreed classification system for hypertension in pregnancy based on?
The gestational age at which it appears
What is the diagnosis for pregnant women who have confirmed hypertension in the first half of pregnancy?
Essential hypertension
What can chronic hypertension predispose to, even in the absence of superimposed pre-eclampsia?
Increased fetal morbidity
What can mask chronic hypertension in pregnant women during the first trimester?
Vasodilatation
What is the estimated global maternal death toll due to pre-eclampsia each year?
50,000 - 75,000
What proportion of women with gestational hypertension will develop pre-eclampsia?
1 in 3
What is the leading cause of maternal death?
Pre-eclampsia
What proportion of women experience raised blood pressure prior to delivery?
1 in 10
Which condition is responsible for considerable perinatal morbidity and mortality when accompanied by pre-eclampsia?
Fetal growth restriction
Test your understanding of the classification of hypertension in pregnancy, clinical presentation of various types of hypertensive disorders, and the associated risks. This quiz covers topics from Chapter 9: Introduction, Classification of Hypertension, Pre-eclampsia, Chronic Hypertension, Fetal Growth Restriction, and New Developments.
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