10 Questions
What is the primary cause of transient tachypnea of the newborn?
Unknown
Which condition results from meconium exposure in utero?
Respiratory distress syndrome
What is a common complication of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn?
Failure of pulmonary vascular resistance to decrease at birth
What fetal condition can result from failure of shunts to close in cardiovascular complications?
Congenital heart diseases
Which disorder is specific to humans and high order primates during pregnancy?
Preeclampsia
What is the leading cause of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality according to the text?
Preeclampsia
Which maternal symptom is often a late sign in preeclampsia?
Severe headaches
What is the primary preventative treatment for preeclampsia according to the text?
Aspirin
What is one reason why reducing blood pressure in preeclampsia mothers might not be ideal?
Affects fetal growth negatively
What is a common adverse outcome later in life for offspring born from preeclampsia mothers?
Risk of cardiovascular diseases
Test your knowledge on common respiratory complications in newborns such as transient tachypnea, respiratory distress syndrome, and meconium aspiration. Understand the causes and risk factors associated with these conditions.
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