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What is the preferred drug for pregnancy due to its lower placental crossing?

Lithium

Insulin pump therapy

Serotonin-reuptake inhibitors

Methimazole (correct)

What is the measure of the amount of glucose attached to hemoglobin?

Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) (correct)

Polyhydramnios

Insulin pump therapy

Blood glucose monitoring

How often should a patient monitor their blood glucose levels each day?

Twice a day

Three times a day

Four times a day (correct)

Once a day

What are the goals for fasting and postprandial blood glucose values?

Fasting: Below 70, Postprandial: Below 140 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What can create hyperglycemia and rebound hypoglycemia?

Simple sugars (B) Signup and view all the answers

Where is an insulin pump usually placed on the patient's body?

Abdomen (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of hyperthyroidism in pregnant patients?

Protruding eyeballs (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which condition may a pregnant patient with undiagnosed hyperthyroidism develop due to increased blood volume during pregnancy?

Heart failure (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential risk of using thioamides to treat hyperthyroidism during pregnancy?

Congenital hypothyroidism in the fetus (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why should pregnant patients on thioamides for hyperthyroidism be cautious about their medication dosage?

To avoid accidental overdose causing fetal goiter (B) Signup and view all the answers

What effect can an enlarged goiter in the fetus have during birth?

Obstructing the fetal airway (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common side effect experienced by pregnant patients with hyperthyroidism?

Extreme nausea and vomiting (B) Signup and view all the answers