Ch. 21A

Question 1

What does HELLP stand for

Answer 1

Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes, Low Platelets

Question 2

Sx of preeclampsia

Answer 2

Clonus, ^ DTR, Persistent Headache, blurred vision, high BP, ^ AST + ALT, ^ LDH, low platelets, proteinuria

Question 3

Treatment of preeclampsia

Answer 3

Administer Mag Sulfate, dim lights/reduce noise, initiate seizure precautions, have suction, STRICT I/O

Question 4

Lab tests that are drawn with preeclampsia

Answer 4

AST/ALT/LDH, CBC w/ platelet count, pt/INR

Question 5

Meds given to treat Preeclampsia

Answer 5

Mag Sulfate (CNS depressant)
Hydralazine (Calcium Channel Blocker
Labetalol (Beta Blocker)

Question 6

Complications with preeclampsia

Answer 6

Amniotic fluid embolism, Seizures, Acute renal failure, cardio/hepatomegaly,

Question 7

Baby of preeclamptic mother might have these symptoms

Answer 7

Kidneys & Lungs

Question 8

DIC clotting problem

Answer 8

Bleeding and Clotting at the same time, figure out which ones is most prevalent

Question 9

DIC clotting pattern

Answer 9

Affects liver -> affects clotting factors -> affects clotting cascade