Maternal Hypertension

Question 1

HTN: Abnormal Labs (5)

Answer 1

1) Elevated liver enzymes
2) “ creatinine and plasma uric acid
3) Thrombocytopenia
4 Decrease Hgb
5) Hyperbilirubinemia

Question 2

Thrombocytopenia

Answer 2

Thrombocytopenia is the medical term for a low blood platelet count. Platelets (thrombocytes) are colorless blood cells that play an important role in blood clotting. Platelets stop blood loss by clumping and forming plugs in blood vessel holes.

Question 3

Creatinine level
Normal: M and F
Danger Zone:

Answer 3

M: 0.6-1.2
F: 0.5-1.1 mg/dl
Danger Zone: >7.4 mg/dl

Question 4

Platelet levels
Normal
Danger Zone

Answer 4

Normal: 150,000-450,000/mm3
Danger: < 20,000; > 1,000,000,000
(Davis)