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What is a common symptom related to changes in the GI tract during pregnancy?
What is a common symptom related to changes in the GI tract during pregnancy?
- Increased appetite
- Diarrhea
- Decreased thirst
- Impaired iron absorption (correct)
What physiological change occurs in the maternal blood volume during pregnancy?
What physiological change occurs in the maternal blood volume during pregnancy?
- Decrease in Hb concentration by 2 g/dl
- Reduction in red cell mass by 20% (correct)
- Decrease in plasma volume by 50%
- No change in blood volume
Which term is used to describe the increased weight of the maternal body during pregnancy under normal conditions?
Which term is used to describe the increased weight of the maternal body during pregnancy under normal conditions?
- Hyperemesis gravidarum
- Polyhydramnios
- Eclampsia
- Physiologic weight gain (correct)
What is a consequence of the increase in general metabolism (BMR) during pregnancy?
What is a consequence of the increase in general metabolism (BMR) during pregnancy?
Which of the following describes the change in renal function during pregnancy?
Which of the following describes the change in renal function during pregnancy?
Why is it important for pregnant women to have adequate iron intake?
Why is it important for pregnant women to have adequate iron intake?
What is the primary cause of increased iron requirements during pregnancy?
What is the primary cause of increased iron requirements during pregnancy?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a cause of anemia during pregnancy?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a cause of anemia during pregnancy?
According to the World Health Organization, approximately what proportion of pregnant women in developing countries have anemia?
According to the World Health Organization, approximately what proportion of pregnant women in developing countries have anemia?
What is the stated risk associated with maternal anemia?
What is the stated risk associated with maternal anemia?
Which supplement(s) may help prevent deterioration of anemia during pregnancy?
Which supplement(s) may help prevent deterioration of anemia during pregnancy?
What is the average weight gain for well-nourished mothers during pregnancy?
What is the average weight gain for well-nourished mothers during pregnancy?
Which of the following conditions is more common in lower socioeconomic groups and developing countries, and may be related to nutritional deficiencies?
Which of the following conditions is more common in lower socioeconomic groups and developing countries, and may be related to nutritional deficiencies?
During pregnancy, what happens to the plasma volume and red cell mass?
During pregnancy, what happens to the plasma volume and red cell mass?
What does a low MCHC (Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration) value indicate during pregnancy?
What does a low MCHC (Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concentration) value indicate during pregnancy?
Which of the following is considered a moderate degree of anemia during pregnancy?
Which of the following is considered a moderate degree of anemia during pregnancy?
What is the corresponding hematocrit (PCV) range for severe anemia during pregnancy?
What is the corresponding hematocrit (PCV) range for severe anemia during pregnancy?
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