Maternal and Child Reviewer: Excessive Vomiting in Pregnancy

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What is a common symptom of hyperemesis gravidarum?

Dehydration (correct)

Decreased vitamin levels

High energy levels

Weight gain

Why might a pregnant woman with hyperemesis gravidarum need treatment in a hospital?

To induce labor

To perform an ultrasound scan

To receive psychological counseling

To monitor electrolyte levels and provide IV fluids (correct)

What is the role of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) in pregnancy?

Promoting weight gain

Causing hyperemesis gravidarum

Increasing energy levels

Decreasing during the first trimester (correct)

How does metabolic alkalosis occur in pregnant women with hyperemesis gravidarum?

From excessive vomiting causing electrolyte imbalances Signup and view all the answers

What increases the risk of having another ectopic pregnancy?

Previous ectopic pregnancy Signup and view all the answers

In what part of the fallopian tube does fertilization occur in an ectopic pregnancy?

Outer thirds of the fallopian tube Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated for the treatment of pregnancy nausea and vomiting?

Navidoxine (Meclozine) Signup and view all the answers

Why should pregnant women drink enough fluids, especially if queasy?

To prevent dehydration Signup and view all the answers

What should pregnant women do to reduce nausea and vomiting when eating?

Eat small portions every 1 to 2 hours Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for pregnant women to eat and drink separately?

To reduce nausea and vomiting Signup and view all the answers

What role do diversional activities play in the management of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy?

They help reduce the incidence of nausea and vomiting Signup and view all the answers

Why should urine be tested for ketones in pregnant women experiencing excessive vomiting?

To monitor for dehydration and inadequate calorie intake Signup and view all the answers

Maternal and Child Reviewer: Excessive Vomiting in Pregnancy

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Questions and Answers

What is a common symptom of hyperemesis gravidarum?

Why might a pregnant woman with hyperemesis gravidarum need treatment in a hospital?

What is the role of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) in pregnancy?

How does metabolic alkalosis occur in pregnant women with hyperemesis gravidarum?

What increases the risk of having another ectopic pregnancy?

In what part of the fallopian tube does fertilization occur in an ectopic pregnancy?

What is indicated for the treatment of pregnancy nausea and vomiting?

Why should pregnant women drink enough fluids, especially if queasy?

What should pregnant women do to reduce nausea and vomiting when eating?

Why is it important for pregnant women to eat and drink separately?

What role do diversional activities play in the management of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy?

Why should urine be tested for ketones in pregnant women experiencing excessive vomiting?

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