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What is the cause of thrombocytopenia during pregnancy?
What is the cause of thrombocytopenia during pregnancy?
- Increase in platelet production
- Hemodilution (correct)
- Excess iron supplementation
- Decrease in plasma volume
How does the uterus affect the urinary system during pregnancy?
How does the uterus affect the urinary system during pregnancy?
- Increases bladder capacity
- Stimulates kidney function
- Compresses ureters causing hydronephrosis (correct)
- Increases urine production
Why is leukocytosis a common occurrence during labor?
Why is leukocytosis a common occurrence during labor?
- Cause is unknown (correct)
- Decrease in metabolic demands
- Due to stress hormones
- Increase in infection risk
What is the recommended daily supplemental iron intake for pregnant individuals?
What is the recommended daily supplemental iron intake for pregnant individuals?
How does pregnancy impact blood volume?
How does pregnancy impact blood volume?
Why is anemia in the first semester of pregnancy concerning?
Why is anemia in the first semester of pregnancy concerning?
What is the primary reason for the increased glomerular filtration rate (GFR) during the second trimester of pregnancy?
What is the primary reason for the increased glomerular filtration rate (GFR) during the second trimester of pregnancy?
Which immune system shift occurs in pregnancy to prevent rejection of the placenta and fetus?
Which immune system shift occurs in pregnancy to prevent rejection of the placenta and fetus?
How does progesterone affect respiratory physiology during pregnancy?
How does progesterone affect respiratory physiology during pregnancy?
What is the primary reason for supine hypotension in pregnant individuals?
What is the primary reason for supine hypotension in pregnant individuals?
Which parameter accounts for the significant increase in cardiac output during pregnancy?
Which parameter accounts for the significant increase in cardiac output during pregnancy?
What complication can arise if trophoblasts inadequately remodel the spiral arteries in pregnancy?
What complication can arise if trophoblasts inadequately remodel the spiral arteries in pregnancy?
What accounts for the majority of the increase in total lung volume during pregnancy?
What accounts for the majority of the increase in total lung volume during pregnancy?
How does pregnancy impact the immune response in individuals with autoimmune diseases?
How does pregnancy impact the immune response in individuals with autoimmune diseases?
What cardiac manifestation is most commonly found in pregnant individuals due to increased blood flow?
What cardiac manifestation is most commonly found in pregnant individuals due to increased blood flow?
What is the main cause of stroke volume increase in pregnancy?
What is the main cause of stroke volume increase in pregnancy?
Why do pregnant individuals commonly experience urinary frequency?
Why do pregnant individuals commonly experience urinary frequency?
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