Maternal Disorders of Pregnancy Flashcards
Supine hypotensive syndrome
obstructed IVC by gravid uterus
SHS only occurs with?
advanced pregnancies
How can SHS be corrected?
turn patient LLD (or on either side)
Hyperemesis gravidarum
excessive pregnancy related nausea and vomiting
Hyperemesis gravidarum is associated with?
high levels of hCG, multiple gestations, trophoblastic disease
Hyperemesis gravidarum can lead to?
dehydration and malnourishment
Pregnancy-induced hypertension is also known as?
toxemia
PIH can lead to what placental complication?
placental abruption
Triad of PIH
high blood pressure, proteinuria, swelling of lower extremities
Pre-eclampsia
hypertension with pitting edema
Eclampsia
Severe hypertension; can lead to death
HELLP Syndrome
Hemolysis, Elevated LFTs, and Low Platelet count;
HELLP Syndrome is associated with?
Preeclampsia
Difference between chronic hypertension and PIH
chronic was already there before pregnancy
True or False: Chronic hypertension causes swelling and proteinuria
False
Immune fetal hydrops is caused by?
Rh incompatibility
Nonimmune hydrops is caused by?
TORCHS
True or False: Sonography is able to differentiate between immune and nonimmune hydrops
False
Alpha thalassemia
rare and lethal blood disorder that reduces production if hemoglobin
Triad of diabetes
polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia
Type I Diabetes
juvenile; pancreas fails to produce insulin
Type II Diabetes
resistance; pancreas produces insufficient insulin; obesity
Gestational diabetes
diabetes in pregnant women with no history of diabetes
Poorly controlled diabetes can cause?
miscarriage, birth defects, toxemia
