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What is the main cause of gestational hypertension?
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?
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?
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?
How is gestational hypertension defined in terms of proteinuria levels?
What is the impact of vasospasm in the kidney on glomeruli membrane permeability?
What is the impact of vasospasm in the kidney on glomeruli membrane permeability?
Which factor is NOT listed as a cause of gestational hypertension?
Which factor is NOT listed as a cause of gestational hypertension?
What is the main factor responsible for the dramatic increase in blood pressure in gestational hypertension?
What is the main factor responsible for the dramatic increase in blood pressure in gestational hypertension?
How does gestational hypertension affect placental perfusion?
How does gestational hypertension affect placental perfusion?
What role does vascular spasm play in gestational hypertension?
What role does vascular spasm play in gestational hypertension?
How does gestational hypertension affect the pancreas?
How does gestational hypertension affect the pancreas?
Why is the heart forced to pump against rising peripheral resistance in gestational hypertension?
Why is the heart forced to pump against rising peripheral resistance in gestational hypertension?
What is a common sign of gestational hypertension?
What is a common sign of gestational hypertension?
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with gestational hypertension?
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with gestational hypertension?
How does blood pressure in gestational hypertension compare to prepregnancy levels?
How does blood pressure in gestational hypertension compare to prepregnancy levels?
What distinguishes preeclampsia without severe features from preeclampsia with severe features?
What distinguishes preeclampsia without severe features from preeclampsia with severe features?
What symptom is indicative of preeclampsia with severe features?
What symptom is indicative of preeclampsia with severe features?
What condition is characterized by a blood pressure of 160/110 mmHg, proteinuria, and altered renal function tests?
What condition is characterized by a blood pressure of 160/110 mmHg, proteinuria, and altered renal function tests?
