nausea and vomiting of pregnancy Flashcards

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hyperemesis gravidarum during pregnancy can cause

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dehydration; ketonuria; hypokalemia; and loss of 5% or more of body weight

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there are _______ measures for nausea and vomiting during pregnancy

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nondrug measures

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first line therapy to treat nausea and vomiting during pregnancy consists of 2 drug combination which include

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doxylamine and vitamin b6

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other drugs such as Prochlorperazine, metoclopramide, and ondansetron; methylprednisolone may be tried as a last resort, but only after

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only after 10 weeks gestation

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