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What is the cause of pyrosis (heartburn) in pregnant women?
What is the cause of pyrosis (heartburn) in pregnant women?
- Increased gastric motility
- Increased gastric secretion
- Elevated progesterone levels
- Reflux of acidic secretions into lower esophagus & decreased tone of sphincter (correct)
What is the effect of pregnancy on tidal volume and minute ventilatory volume?
What is the effect of pregnancy on tidal volume and minute ventilatory volume?
- Tidal volume and minute ventilatory volume increase significantly (correct)
- Tidal volume and minute ventilatory volume decrease significantly
- Tidal volume and minute ventilatory volume remain unchanged
- Tidal volume decreases while minute ventilatory volume increases
Which cardiovascular parameter experiences a 10 mmHg increase during normal pregnancy?
Which cardiovascular parameter experiences a 10 mmHg increase during normal pregnancy?
- Systolic blood pressure
- Mean blood pressure
- Oxygen consumption
- Diastolic blood pressure (correct)
What is the common designation for the condition characterized by minute, red elevations on the skin common on the face, neck, upper chest, and arms during pregnancy?
What is the common designation for the condition characterized by minute, red elevations on the skin common on the face, neck, upper chest, and arms during pregnancy?
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What happens to palmar erythema in most women shortly after pregnancy?
What happens to palmar erythema in most women shortly after pregnancy?
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