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[5] Pre-existing Hypertension In Pregnancy Flashcards

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Why is pre-existing hypertension in pregnancy important?

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It’s a major cause of maternal, fetal, and neonatal morbidity and mortality

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What complications are women with pre-existing hypertension in pregnancy at increased risk of?

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  • Abruptio placentae
  • Cerebrovascular accident
  • Disseminated intravascular coagulation
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What complications are the fetus of a woman with pre-existing hypertension in pregnancy at risk of?

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  • IUGR
  • Prematurity
  • Intrauterine death
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What is defined as pre-existing hypertension either at booking or pre-conception?

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≥ 140/90mmHg

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What should be the aim of managing pre-existing hypertension in pregnancy?

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  • <150/100mmHg

- <140/90mmHg if there is already end organ damage

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What does the management of pre-existing hypertension in pregnancy depend on?

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  • Woman’s BP
  • Gestational age
  • BLood flow to placenta
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What is the main recommended type of management for women with pre-existing hypertension in pregnancy where there is not other associated risk factors to mother or fetus?

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Non-pharmacological management

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What are the non pharmacological options for managing pre-existing hypertension in pregnancy?

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  • Close supervision
  • Limitation of activities
  • Bed rest in left lateral position
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In women with pre-existing hypertension in pregnancy that is medicated what should be done?

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Review the medication and inform the patient of the risks involved with them

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Which anti-Hypertension agents should be stopped as soon as possible in pregnancy (or even before if planning)?

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  • ACE inhibitors

- Angiotensin II antagonists

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Why should ACEi and angiotensin II antagonists be stopped as soon as possible in pregnancy?

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They cause an increased risk of fetal abnormality

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What drugs can be used for hypertension in the antenatal/postnatal period?

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  • Labetalol
  • Nifedipine
  • Methyldopa
  • Enalapril
  • Hydralazine
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What is the first line (and only licensed drug) for hypertension in pregnancy?

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Labetalol

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What type of drug is Labetalol ?

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Beta blocker

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When is labetalol contra-indicated?

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  • Asthma
  • Type 1 diabetes
  • Pheochromocytoma
  • Black, Afro Caribbean women
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Why is Labetalol contra indicated in asthma?

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  • Can cause bronchospasm

- Can make less responsive to inhalers

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Why is labetalol contra-indicated in type 1 diabetes?

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Reduces awareness of hypoglycaemia

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Why is labetalol contra-indicated in black, afro-caribbean women?

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It is not effective

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What are the side-effects of labetalol?

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  • Scalp tingling
  • Headache
  • Weakness
  • Liver damage
  • GI disturbance
20
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What sort of drug is nifedipine?

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Calcium channel blocker

21
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What sort of release nifedipine should be given in pregnancy?

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Modified release

22
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What are the two brands of nifedipine used in pregnancy?

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  • Adipine MR

- Adalat LA

23
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How long does adipine MR last?

24
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How often should adipine be administered?

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BD or as a stat dose

25
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When can adipine be used in relation to pregnancy?

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Antenatally and postnantally

26
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How long does adalat LA last?

27
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How often is adalat given?

28
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What is important about the adalat capsule?

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It is a husk capsule

29
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Why is the husk capsule of adalat important?

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  • Not for UC or Crohn’s

- May see husk in stool

30
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Why is pure nifedipine not given in pregnancy?

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  • Drops BP too quickly

- Interrupt uterine placental flow

31
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When should nifedpine not be given in pregnancy?

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  • Within 1 month of MI

- Cardiogenic shock

32
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What are the side effects of nifedpine?

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  • May inhibit labour
  • Headaches
  • Flushing
  • Dizziness
  • Palpitations
  • Fluid retention
33
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How does methyldopa work as an anti-hypertensive?

A

It is centrally acting

34
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When should methyldopa not be given for hypertension in pregnancy?

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  • Severe depression

- Post-natally

35
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Why should methyldopa not be given postnatally?

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Risk of post-natal depression

36
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What are the side effects of methyldopa?

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  • Depression
  • Tiredness
  • Dry mouth
  • GI disturbance
37
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What type of drug is enalalpril?

A

ACE inhibitor

38
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When can enalapril be used in regards to pregnancy?

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POST-NATAL ONLY

39
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What are the side-effects of enalapril?

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  • Dry cough
  • Dyspnoea
  • Depression
40
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When should hydralazine be avoided in pregnancy?

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  • Severe tachycardia
  • Recent MI
  • Idiopathic SLE
  • Before 3rd trimester
41
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What are the side-effects of hydralazine?

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  • Flushing
  • Tachycardia
  • Palpitations
42
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Can hydralazine be used in breast feeding?

43
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What medication to women with pre-existing hypertension qualify for from 12 weeks?

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Aspirin 75mg daily

44
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What regular test should women with pre-existing hypertension in pregnancy be given?

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Urine dip for proteinuria

45
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If urinalysis in pre-existing hypertension in pregnancy show protein 1+ or greater what additional test should be performed?

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Spot urinary protein:creatinine ratio or 24-hour urine collection to quantify proteinuria

46
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What advice should women with pre-existing hypertension in pregnancy be given?

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Stop smoking, healthy diet etc.

47
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What scans should be offered to women with pre-existing hypertension in pregnancy?

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USS at 28-30 and 32-34 weeks to assess fetal growth and amniotic fluid volume

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