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What is the primary reason for the physiological changes seen during pregnancy?
What is the primary reason for the physiological changes seen during pregnancy?
- Cesarean section
- High levels of estrogen hormone
- Increased blood volume
- High levels of progesterone hormone (correct)
What is the approximate average blood loss associated with vaginal delivery?
What is the approximate average blood loss associated with vaginal delivery?
- 600-700 ml
- 400-500 ml (correct)
- 200-300 ml
- 800-1000 ml
What is the effect of histamine H2 blockers on stomach contents?
What is the effect of histamine H2 blockers on stomach contents?
- Increase the volume of stomach contents
- Have no effect on the acidity of stomach contents
- Decrease the acidity of stomach contents (correct)
- Increase the acidity of stomach contents
What is the percentage change in systemic vascular resistance (SVR) during pregnancy?
What is the percentage change in systemic vascular resistance (SVR) during pregnancy?
What is the effect of pregnancy on the minimum alveolar concentration (MAC) of anesthetic gases?
What is the effect of pregnancy on the minimum alveolar concentration (MAC) of anesthetic gases?
What anatomical change in pregnancy can lead to aortocaval occlusion?
What anatomical change in pregnancy can lead to aortocaval occlusion?
Which physiological change in pregnancy is associated with a significant increase in oxygen consumption during labor?
Which physiological change in pregnancy is associated with a significant increase in oxygen consumption during labor?
What anatomical change in pregnancy may lead to regurgitation and aspiration of stomach contents?
What anatomical change in pregnancy may lead to regurgitation and aspiration of stomach contents?
Which obstetric challenge is characterized by pallor, tachycardia, and dizziness in a pregnant woman?
Which obstetric challenge is characterized by pallor, tachycardia, and dizziness in a pregnant woman?
Which type of anesthesia for C-section minimizes the risk of aspiration and promotes early bonding between mother and neonate?
Which type of anesthesia for C-section minimizes the risk of aspiration and promotes early bonding between mother and neonate?
Which medication used in gynecological operations causes uterine muscle contractions and is associated with side effects like hypertension and palpitations?
Which medication used in gynecological operations causes uterine muscle contractions and is associated with side effects like hypertension and palpitations?
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