hypertensive disorders in pregnancy Flashcards

1
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types of hypertensive disorders in preg

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gestational hypertension - hypertension w/o proteinuria
pre-eclampsia - multisystem disease process characterized by hypertension and proteinuria
emclampsia - seizure activity in woman w/pre eclampsia

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complications fo severe preeclampsia

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HELLP syndrome

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HELLP SYNDROME (severe preeclampsia)

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Hemolysis - decreased hemoglobin
Elevated Liver enzymes - increased AST, LDH, ALT
Low Platelets - decreased platelets

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4
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hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

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chronic hypertension - htn prior to preg or dx prior to 20weeks
chronic hypertension w/superimposed preeclampsia - chronic htn w/proteinuria or worsening htn; after 20wks

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5
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preeclampsia

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incidence
etiology
prevention
progression

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6
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predisposing fxrs for preeclampsia

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1st preg/multigesetational
maternal age
African-american
diabetes
obesity
hx of htn or preeclampsia
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7
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physiology of preclampsia (stage 1)

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inadequate placental formation

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8
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physiology of preclampsia (stage 2)

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maternal syndrome

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9
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the only cure for preeclampsia

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delivery

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10
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dx criteria mild preclampsia

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BP>=140 AND/OR 90X2
PROTEINURIA >=300MG/24HRS OR +1, +2 URINE DIP
ASYMPTOMATIC
NORM REFLEXES
LAB VALUES UNCHANGED
NO IUGR
NORMAL URINARY OUTPUT
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dx criteria severe preeclampsia

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BP>=160 AND/OR 110X2
PROTEINURIA >5g/24HRS. +3, +4 URINE DIP
HYPERREFLEXIA
PERSISTENT HEADACHE, BLURRED VISION, EPIGASTRIC PAIN
INCREASED CREAT, URIC ACID, BUN, LIVER ENZYMES, DECREASED PLATELETS
IUGR
OLIGURIA (NOT ENOUGH)

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MILD PREECLAMPSIA CARE

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L&D FOR EVAL
home/hospital care
rest
nurse/self assess: bp, diet, reflex, urine dip, labs, fetal movement, edema, s/s of worsening

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SEVERE PREECLAMPSIA CARE

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REQ’D HOSPITAL STAY
PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT
EDUCATE
EXPECTED/EXPEDITIOUS DELIVERY

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14
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Care of pt w/severe preeclampsia in labor

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mag sulfate
anti-hypertensives (hydralazine, labetalol)
calm & quiet
bedrest/side lying
hydration
pitocin
analgesia
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15
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care of pt receiving mag sulfate

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assess - resp., reflex, urine output (hourly)

BP, FHR, protein, labs (serum mag)

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16
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trt mag toxicity with

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calcium gluconate

17
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physician order

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VS q15
FHR monitoring (continuous)
18
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presence of seizures

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signs of impending eclampsia

19
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actions during seizure

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dont restrain
lower head - turn to side
suction
time,length,type
call for help - notify MD
20
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action after seizure

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o2
auscultate lungs
assess FHR, s/s of abruption, labor activity
avoid stimulation
*DELIVER*
21
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Collaborative rx for seizure

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mag sulf 4-6g IV

22
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nursing dx for htn disorders in preg

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risk for fetal injury (placenta)
high risk seizure (decreased organ fxn)
knowledge deficit