Gestational Diabetes, Polyhydramnios, Ketoacidosis, Miscarriage, Ectopic Pregnancy, Incompetent Cervix, Molar Pregnancy, Placenta Previa, Placenta Abruption, DIC, Gestational Hypertension, Preeclampsia, Eclampsia, HELLP Syndrome, Preterm Labor, PROM/PPROM

Gestational Diabetes, Polyhydramnios, Ketoacidosis, Miscarriage, Ectopic Pregnancy, Incompetent Cervix, Molar Pregnancy, Placenta Previa, Placenta Abruption, DIC, Gestational Hypertension, Preeclampsia, Eclampsia, HELLP Syndrome, Preterm Labor, PROM/PPROM, Tocolysis, Magnesium Sulfate Therapy, Fetal Assessment, Neonatal Hypoglycemia, Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Maternal-Fetal Monitoring, Insulin Resistance, Glycemic Control Exam Questions Complete and Verified |Provided with A+ Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026 Why can pregnant women develop diabetes? Hormones can increase insulin resistance in the mother, which leads to a sustained supply of glucose for the fetus When do insulin needs increase in pregnancy? In the 2nd and 3rd trimester T/F: Polyuria, polydipsia (increased thirst), weight loss, and polyphagia are all symptoms of gestational diabetes TRUE What is a polyhydramnios? Excess of amniotic fluid in the uterus What pregnancy condition can cause all of these complications? 1. Increased incidence of miscarriage/stillbirth 2. Polyhydramnios 3. Ketoacidosis 4. Dystocia due to enlarged fetus 5. Pre-eclampsia Gestational diabetes! T/F: Mothers with gestational diabetes will show symptoms, but the condition will not affect the baby FALSE!! Babies can develop fetal hyperinsulinemia, intrauterine growth resistance, hypoglycemia (should be at 40), hyperbilirubinemia, hypocalcemia, and intrauterine fetal demise When is screening for pregestational diabetes done? 24-28 weeks What would a mother's fasting blood glucose be if she had gestational diabetes? 1 hour after? 2 hours after? 60-99 mg/dL 100-129 mg/dL 120 mg/dL How would you treat a mother with gestational diabetes? 1. Diet therapy 2. Regular exercise 3. Hygiene 4. Antihyperglycemic agents (possibly) What is hyperemesis? Excessive vomiting What could excessive vomiting lead to? 1. Weight loss 2. Electrolyte imbalance 3. Nutritional deficiencies 4. Ketonuria When does hyperemesis usually occur in a pregnant woman? In the first trimester What can cause hyperemesis? 1. Reflux disease 2. Increased amounts of estrogen 3. hCG (?) How low would a pregnant woman's hemoglobin have to be in order to be considered anemic? 11 g/dL What condition is the most common medical complication of pregnancy? Iron deficiency anemia T/F: These are all symptoms of anemia 1. Increased susceptibility to infection 2. Increased fatigue 3. Poorly tolerates minimal blood loss TRUE Why could a pregnant woman with iron deficiency anemia be constantly fatigued and experience orthostatic hypotension? RBCs carry O2, so if the woman is anemic, her O2 carrying capabilities are diminished What is a miscarriage? Spontaneous abortion When do miscarriages usually occur? Before 20 weeks gestation What is an ectopic pregnancy? A pregnancy that occurs outside of the uterus What could these symptoms indicate? Shoulder pain Dull pain in the abdomen (lower quadrants) Dark red/brown colored blood Hcg 1500 Ectopic pregnancy! What drug is used to treat an ectopic pregnancy? Methotrexate What is methotrexate and why is it used for ectopic pregnancy? Methotrexate is a chemotherapy drug. It is used for ectopic pregnancy because it kills of the cells of the fetus Why is an ectopic pregnancy always eliminated? 1. The fetus will not survive outside of the uterus 2. It could cause severe damage to other bodily structures, such as the fallopian tubes What is an incompet