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What is the primary cause of transient tachypnea of the newborn?
What is the primary cause of transient tachypnea of the newborn?
- Exposure to stress in utero
- Unknown (correct)
- Lung immaturity
- Prematurity
Which condition results from meconium exposure in utero?
Which condition results from meconium exposure in utero?
- Respiratory distress syndrome (correct)
- Transient tachypnea of the newborn
- Congenital heart diseases
- Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn
What is a common complication of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn?
What is a common complication of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn?
- Failure of lung drainage
- Reduced fetal growth
- Excessive surfactant production
- Failure of pulmonary vascular resistance to decrease at birth (correct)
What fetal condition can result from failure of shunts to close in cardiovascular complications?
What fetal condition can result from failure of shunts to close in cardiovascular complications?
Which disorder is specific to humans and high order primates during pregnancy?
Which disorder is specific to humans and high order primates during pregnancy?
What is the leading cause of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality according to the text?
What is the leading cause of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality according to the text?
Which maternal symptom is often a late sign in preeclampsia?
Which maternal symptom is often a late sign in preeclampsia?
What is the primary preventative treatment for preeclampsia according to the text?
What is the primary preventative treatment for preeclampsia according to the text?
What is one reason why reducing blood pressure in preeclampsia mothers might not be ideal?
What is one reason why reducing blood pressure in preeclampsia mothers might not be ideal?
What is a common adverse outcome later in life for offspring born from preeclampsia mothers?
What is a common adverse outcome later in life for offspring born from preeclampsia mothers?
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