Symptoms of Gestational Hypertension Quiz
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Symptoms of Gestational Hypertension Quiz

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What is the main cause of gestational hypertension?

  • Diabetes
  • Kidney disease
  • Mother's age younger than 20 or older than 40
  • Pre-existing hypertension (correct)

    • How does arterial spasm affect the blood volume in maternal circulation?

  • Causes blood to pool in arteries
  • Affects the pulmonary circulation
  • Decreases arterial intravascular volume (correct)
  • Increases arterial intravascular volume

    • What is the consequence of increased kidney tubular reabsorption?

  • Increased urine output
  • Edema formation (correct)
  • Formation of kidney stones
  • Decreased sodium retention

    • How is gestational hypertension defined in terms of proteinuria levels?

    <p>Greater than 30 mg/24 h</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of vasospasm in the kidney on glomeruli membrane permeability?

    <p>Increases permeability allowing albumin to escape in urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT listed as a cause of gestational hypertension?

    <p>Smoking during pregnancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main factor responsible for the dramatic increase in blood pressure in gestational hypertension?

    <p>Decreased responsiveness to blood pressure changes due to reduced prostacyclin levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does gestational hypertension affect placental perfusion?

    <p>It reduces fetal nutrient and blood supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does vascular spasm play in gestational hypertension?

    <p>It leads to increased cardiac output during pregnancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does gestational hypertension affect the pancreas?

    <p>Results in epigastric pain and elevated amylase creatinine ratio due to ischemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the heart forced to pump against rising peripheral resistance in gestational hypertension?

    <p>To compensate for the increase in blood pressure caused by vasoconstriction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common sign of gestational hypertension?

    <p>Decreased urine output</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is NOT typically associated with gestational hypertension?

    <p>Severe chest pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does blood pressure in gestational hypertension compare to prepregnancy levels?

    <p>Both systolic and diastolic pressures may increase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes preeclampsia without severe features from preeclampsia with severe features?

    <p>Presence of proteinuria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What symptom is indicative of preeclampsia with severe features?

    <p>Pulmonary involvement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition is characterized by a blood pressure of 160/110 mmHg, proteinuria, and altered renal function tests?

    <p>Preeclampsia with severe features</p> Signup and view all the answers

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