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What is the significance of liver involvement in pre-eclampsia?
What is the significance of liver involvement in pre-eclampsia?
- It results in high blood pressure
- It leads to haemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets (correct)
- It causes gestational diabetes
- It causes decreased platelet count
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with pre-eclampsia?
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with pre-eclampsia?
- Visual disturbance
- Abnormal LFT (correct)
- Headache
- Nausea and vomiting
What maternal conditions can predispose a woman to pre-eclampsia?
What maternal conditions can predispose a woman to pre-eclampsia?
- Fetal macrosomia
- Maternal hypertension
- Gestational diabetes
- Thrombophilia's (correct)
Which parameter is used to predict pre-eclampsia?
Which parameter is used to predict pre-eclampsia?
In what scenario should a pregnant woman be admitted due to pre-eclampsia?
In what scenario should a pregnant woman be admitted due to pre-eclampsia?
What is the role of estrogen and progesterone during pregnancy?
What is the role of estrogen and progesterone during pregnancy?
Which maternal adaptation occurs due to high levels of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG)?
Which maternal adaptation occurs due to high levels of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG)?
In which trimester does maternal blood pressure typically rise during pregnancy?
In which trimester does maternal blood pressure typically rise during pregnancy?
What is the effect of progesterone on respiratory changes during pregnancy?
What is the effect of progesterone on respiratory changes during pregnancy?
Why is it crucial to measure symphysis fundal height (SFH) from 24 weeks during pregnancy?
Why is it crucial to measure symphysis fundal height (SFH) from 24 weeks during pregnancy?
What maternal condition has an increased risk of venous thromboembolism during and after pregnancy?
What maternal condition has an increased risk of venous thromboembolism during and after pregnancy?
Why does a mother with Rh-negative blood receive anti-D injection around week 28 of pregnancy?
Why does a mother with Rh-negative blood receive anti-D injection around week 28 of pregnancy?
What is a consequence of poor asthma control during pregnancy?
What is a consequence of poor asthma control during pregnancy?
Which maternal complication is associated with high stress on the heart during pregnancy?
Which maternal complication is associated with high stress on the heart during pregnancy?
What is a significant physiological change caused by Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG)?
What is a significant physiological change caused by Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG)?
Which of the following conditions is characterized by symphyseal-fundal height (SFH) greater than 2cm for the gestational age?
Which of the following conditions is characterized by symphyseal-fundal height (SFH) greater than 2cm for the gestational age?
What is the most common cause of antepartum hemorrhage (APH)?
What is the most common cause of antepartum hemorrhage (APH)?
Which medication is typically used to prevent seizures in women experiencing placental abruption?
Which medication is typically used to prevent seizures in women experiencing placental abruption?
What is the management approach for fetal compromise postpartum?
What is the management approach for fetal compromise postpartum?
In cases of placenta praevia, what is the recommended course of action if the placenta covers the internal os?
In cases of placenta praevia, what is the recommended course of action if the placenta covers the internal os?
What is the appropriate management for a pregnant woman with symphyseal-fundal height (SFH) above the 90th centile on ultrasound?
What is the appropriate management for a pregnant woman with symphyseal-fundal height (SFH) above the 90th centile on ultrasound?
Which maternal complication can arise due to placental abruption?
Which maternal complication can arise due to placental abruption?
What is the most common cause of antepartum hemorrhage?
What is the most common cause of antepartum hemorrhage?
What is the primary medication used for seizure prophylaxis in cases of placental abruption?
What is the primary medication used for seizure prophylaxis in cases of placental abruption?
What is the appropriate initial management strategy for a postpartum woman with fetal compromise?
What is the appropriate initial management strategy for a postpartum woman with fetal compromise?
