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What is the preferred drug for pregnancy due to its lower placental crossing?
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?
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?
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?
What are the goals for fasting and postprandial blood glucose values?
What can create hyperglycemia and rebound hypoglycemia?
What can create hyperglycemia and rebound hypoglycemia?
Where is an insulin pump usually placed on the patient's body?
Where is an insulin pump usually placed on the patient's body?
What is a common symptom of hyperthyroidism in pregnant patients?
What is a common symptom of hyperthyroidism in pregnant patients?
Which condition may a pregnant patient with undiagnosed hyperthyroidism develop due to increased blood volume during pregnancy?
Which condition may a pregnant patient with undiagnosed hyperthyroidism develop due to increased blood volume during pregnancy?
What is a potential risk of using thioamides to treat hyperthyroidism during pregnancy?
What is a potential risk of using thioamides to treat hyperthyroidism during pregnancy?
Why should pregnant patients on thioamides for hyperthyroidism be cautious about their medication dosage?
Why should pregnant patients on thioamides for hyperthyroidism be cautious about their medication dosage?
What effect can an enlarged goiter in the fetus have during birth?
What effect can an enlarged goiter in the fetus have during birth?
What is a common side effect experienced by pregnant patients with hyperthyroidism?
What is a common side effect experienced by pregnant patients with hyperthyroidism?
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