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PN 3003 – Maternity and Pediatrics. A+ Graded End Term Exam with
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IB/G/Jun21/E8
, Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH) - ✔✔Hypertension after 20 weeks of pregnancy without preeclampsia S&S (eg no
proteinuria). BP >140/90. Prevents fetus from receiving enough O2 resulting in low birth weight
S&S of Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH) - ✔✔
Risk Factors for Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH) - ✔✔First pregnancy, family Hx, multiple fetuses, <20yrs or
>40yrs, preexisting hypertension, caffeine
Complications of Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH) - ✔✔Low birth weight
Treatments of Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH) - ✔✔Rest, increased checkups, decreased salt in diet, increase
daily fluid intake
Preeclampsia - ✔✔Abnormal condition associated with pregnancy, marked by high blood pressure, proteinuria, edema,
and headache
S&S of Preeclampsia - ✔✔Increased BP, proteinuria, severe headache, vision disturbances, upper abdominal pain, N/V,
decreased urine output, decreased platelets, impaired liver function, sudden weight gain, swelling of face/hands, SOB
Risk Factors for Preeclampsia - ✔✔Family Hx, preexisting hypertension, first pregnancy, age >40yrs, African descent,
obesity, <2yrs or >10 yrs between pregnancies, invitro fertilization
Complications of Preeclampsia - ✔✔Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), premature baby delivered, eclampsia
(maternal tonic-clonic seizure), liver and kidney damage
Treatments of Preeclampsia - ✔✔Bedrest (side-lying), low dose ASA, non stress tests, magnesium sulphate IV, drip
delivery (often by C/S). DELIVERY OF THE FETUS IS THE ONLY TREATMENT
Ectopic Pregnancy - ✔✔Embryo implants outside of the uterus. Can be in cervix, fallopian tube, ovary, intestines