Hypertension and Pregnancy

Question 1

Clinical presentation of HELLP syndrome (2):

Answer 1

• RUQ/epigastric pain

- Nausea/vomiting

Question 2

Method for monitoring proteinuria in pregnancy:

Answer 2

Spot and 24-hour urine protein/creatinine (P/C)

Question 3

Hepatic complications of pregnancy

Answer 3

• HELLP

- Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)

Question 4

Medications for management of hypertension in pregnancy (3):

Answer 4

• Labetalol
• Nifedipine
• Hydralazine

Question 5

Preeclampsia labs (5)

Answer 5

• CBC (platelets, H/H)
• LFTs
• BMP (creatinine)
• Uric acid
• LDH