30 Questions
What causes physiological shortness of breath during pregnancy?
Respiratory changes
What causes physiological shortness of breath during pregnancy?
Respiratory changes
What causes physiological shortness of breath during pregnancy?
Respiratory changes
What is a common side effect of hormonal changes during pregnancy?
Heartburn
What is a common symptom of hormonal changes during pregnancy?
Constipation
What is a common discomfort during pregnancy that is caused by weight gain, circulation changes, and calcium deficiency?
Leg cramps
What is a common respiratory change during pregnancy?
Increased O2 demand
What is a common skin change during pregnancy?
Pigmentation
What is a common respiratory change during pregnancy?
Diaphragm displacement
What is a common cardiovascular change during pregnancy?
Increased BP
What is a hypercoagulable state?
Increased risk of thromboembolism
What is a common cardiovascular change during pregnancy?
Increased blood volume
What causes fluid retention and edema during pregnancy?
Decreased plasma osmolality
What is a common skin change during pregnancy?
Pigmentation
What is a common skin change during pregnancy?
Stretch marks
Why is pregnancy considered a hypercoagulable state?
Due to increased risk of thromboembolism
What are the cardiovascular changes during pregnancy?
Increased blood volume, cardiac output, and decreased BP
What is a common cause of leg cramps during pregnancy?
Calcium deficiency
What are the respiratory changes during pregnancy?
Increased O2 demand, diaphragm displacement, and hyperventilation
Why does fluid retention and edema occur during pregnancy?
Increased venous pressure
What causes leg cramps during pregnancy?
Calcium deficiency
What is the reason for fluid retention and edema during pregnancy?
Increased venous pressure
What are the changes in blood volume during pregnancy?
Hemodilution and physiological anemia
What is a common change in blood volume during pregnancy?
Hemodilution
What is a common change in blood volume during pregnancy?
Hemodilution
What is a common digestive discomfort during pregnancy?
Constipation
What is a common risk associated with pregnancy?
Hypercoagulability
What type of treatment is preferred for discomfort during pregnancy?
Non-pharmacological treatments
What type of treatments are preferred for discomfort during pregnancy?
Non-pharmacological treatments
What type of treatments are preferred for discomfort during pregnancy?
Non-pharmacological treatments
Study Notes
- Hormonal changes cause constipation, heartburn, and varicose veins/hemorrhoids.
- Respiratory changes include increased O2 demand, diaphragm displacement, and hyperventilation.
- Cardiovascular changes include increased blood volume, cardiac output, and decreased BP.
- Physiological shortness of breath is caused by diaphragm compression.
- Changes in blood volume include hemodilution and physiological anemia.
- Pregnancy is a hypercoagulable state with increased risk of thromboembolism.
- Fluid retention and edema occur due to decreased plasma osmolality and venous pressure.
- Leg cramps are caused by weight gain, circulation changes, and calcium deficiency.
- Skin changes include pigmentation and stretch marks.
- Non-pharmacological treatments are preferred for discomfort during pregnancy.
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