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What is the primary cause of the physiological changes during pregnancy?
What is the primary cause of the physiological changes during pregnancy?
- High levels of progesterone hormone (correct)
- Changes in the digestive system
- Increased blood pressure
- Increased levels of estrogen hormone
What is the purpose of using histamine H2 blockers before surgical intervention?
What is the purpose of using histamine H2 blockers before surgical intervention?
- To prevent blood loss
- To increase blood volume
- To reduce blood pressure
- To reduce the acidity of stomach contents (correct)
What is the average blood loss associated with a vaginal delivery?
What is the average blood loss associated with a vaginal delivery?
- 400-500 ml (correct)
- 200-300 ml
- 1000-1200 ml
- 600-700 ml
What is the increase in blood volume during pregnancy?
What is the increase in blood volume during pregnancy?
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Why do all patients entering the obstetric suite require anesthesia services?
Why do all patients entering the obstetric suite require anesthesia services?
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