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Preg at risk-htn disorders in pregnancy

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serial bp readings of 145/99, 155/100, 156/98, normal labs, negative for proteinuria with a pre-preg bp of 120/68 indicates   gestational hypertension  
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BP elevation of greater than or equal to 140/90 detected for the first time after mid pregnancy without proteinuria   gestational hypertension  
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HTN with no signs of preeclampsia at birth and resolves by 12 weeks post partum   transient hypertension  
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pregnancy specific syndrome that usually occurs after 20 wks & is typically determined by gestational HTN & proteinuria   preeclampsia  
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occurrence of seizures (or coma) in a woman with preeclampsia that are not attributed to other causes   eclampsia  
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HTN that is present before pregnancy or is diagnosed before week 20   chronic hypertension  
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chronic HTN with no proteinuria or exacerbation of previously well controlled HTN or thrombocytopenia, or increase in liver enzymes   preeclampsia superimposed on chronic hypertension  
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the pregnant woman with a very high risk for hypertensive emergencies and that is the sickest is the one with   preeclampsia superimposed on chronic hypertension  
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HTN affects on the fetus   IUGR, non reassuring fetal heart tone, fetal intolerance to labor, preterm birth, IUFD  
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IUFD   intrauterine fetal demise; a risk associated with HTN  
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IUGR   intrauterine growth restriction; a risk associated with HTN  
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IUGR can be assessed by a low measurement of the   fundal height  
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what trimester is the period of lowest BPs   second trimester  
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why are BPs normally low in the second trimester   decreased by hormones  
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when is preeclampsia normally diagnosed   second trimester  
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normal blood pressure according to JNC   less than 120/80  
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prehypertensive   120-139/80-89  
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stage I, mild HTN   140-159/90-99  
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stage II, severe HTN   greater than 160 systolic or 100 diastolic  
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what is the most effective and reliable method for measuring bp?   at level of heart  
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if the client is laying on their right side which arm should you take the bp on?   right side  
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chronic hypertension does not resolve in   postpartum  
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physical findings of chronic htn   increased hr, sudden or gradual onset of pulmonary edema and chf, increased activity of ANS and ECG indicating increased thickness in the left ventricular wall  
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increased ANS activity and an ECG indicating increased left ventricular wall thickness indicates   chronic htn  
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treatment for chronic htn includes   bp monitoring, daily weights, antepartum testing, fetal kick counts and sometimes medication  
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how should you teach a preg woman to monitor her bp   daily, in same position, log results  
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how should you teach a preg woman to monitor her weight   daily, at same time, log results  
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when would medication be indicated in htn during pregnancy   a diastolic bp between 90-104  
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what medication is the first choice for htn during pregnancy   methyldopa  
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when would methyldopa be used   if bp is above 150-160/100-110  
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should a woman with chronic htn continue her antihypertensives during pregnancy   no  
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seizure or coma indicates   eclampsia  
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the sickest patient   preeclampsia superimposed on chronic htn  
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elevated htn, thrombocytopenia and increased liver enzymes indicate   preeclampsia superimposed on chronic htn  
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HTN, no signs of proteinuria and resolves by 12 wks postpartum   transient HTN  
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diagnosed by week 20, HTN with or without proteinuria   preeclampsia  
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a weight gain of 5-6lbs in a week can indicate preeclampsia or   CHF  
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preeclampsia affects what organ   multiple organs are affected  
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a multisystem vasospastic disease process of reduced organ perfusion   preeclampsia  
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if htn but no proteinuria, suspect what if h/a, blurred vision, abdominal pain and abnormal labs   preeclampsia  
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what is the priority for preeclampsia   reduce risk for seizure  
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what is the cure for preeclampsia?   delivery of the placenta  
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if a woman develops preeclampsia before 30 wks or was superimposed on chronic htn what chance does she have of recurrence in subsequent pregnancies   65%  
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if a dx of preeclampsia occurs in the last trimester what is the chance of recurrence in subsequent pregnancies   25%  
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what age groups are at higher risk for preeclampsia   under 19 and over 35  
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over age 40 increases the risk of preeclampsia by how much if primigravida   2-3 times  
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if a woman is pregnant for the second time but with a new partner she may be at higher risk for   preeclampsia  
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if a woman has a hx of fetal hydrops or hydatiform mole she is at increased risk for developing   preeclampsia  
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the two highest priorities of nursing care for the patient with preeclampsia are   prevent seizures and keep the airway clear  
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how is preeclampsia different from hypertension   decreased perfusion as a result of vasospasm  
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vasospasm impedes blood flow to   all organs  
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oxygenation and perfusion are impaired in   preeclampsia  
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do all women with preeclampsia have edema   no  
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decreased organ perfusion, endothelial dysfunction and hypertension   preeclampsia  
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bp, proteinuria, reflexes urine output, pain, affect/irritability are assessed to determine   mild vs severe preeclampsia  
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a bp of 160/110 x2 or MAP of greater than 105 is considered   severe preeclampsia  
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a bp of 140/90 x2 atleast 4-6hrs apart or a MAP of greater than 105 is considered   mild preeclampsia  
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proteinuria of 0.3g in 24 hrs is   mild preeclampsia  
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proteinuria of 2g in 24 hrs is   severe preeclampsia  
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hyperreflexia greater than or equal to 3+ with possible clonus indicates   severe preeclampsia  
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2+ reflexes indicates   mild preeclampsia  
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out of bp, proteinuria and reflexes, what has to be increased to differentiate severe preeclampsia from mild   one parameter  
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if urine output is 20ml/hr   severe preeclampsia  
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blurred vision with blind spots   severe preeclampsia  
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severe headache   severe preeclampsia  
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no visual problems but decreased urine output of less than 30/hr   mild preeclampsia  
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platelets below 100k   severe preeclampsia  
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late decels, IUGR   severe preeclampsia  
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minimal fetal effects   mild preeclampsia  
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if the placenta infarcts at birth   severe preeclampsia  
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transient affect/irritibility   mild preeclampsia  
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continuously present affect/irritability   severe preeclampsia  
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epigastric pain indicates liver involvement and what form of preeclampsia   severe  
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serum creatinine elevated at greater than 1.1mg/dl can indicate   severe preeclampsia  
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in mild preeclampsia platelets, serum creatinine, AST, ALT, LDH are all   normal  
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normal platelet levels   150-400k  
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IUGR can be assessed by a low measurement of the   fundal height  
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what trimester is the period of lowest BPs   second trimester  
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why are BPs normally low in the second trimester   decreased by hormones  
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when is preeclampsia normally diagnosed   second trimester  
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normal blood pressure according to JNC   less than 120/80  
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prehypertensive   120-139/80-89  
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stage I, mild HTN   140-159/90-99  
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stage II, severe HTN   greater than 160 systolic or 100 diastolic  
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what is the most effective and reliable method for measuring bp?   at level of heart  
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if the client is laying on their right side which arm should you take the bp on?   right side  
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chronic hypertension does not resolve in   postpartum  
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physical findings of chronic htn   increased hr, sudden or gradual onset of pulmonary edema and chf, increased activity of ANS and ECG indicating increased thickness in the left ventricular wall  
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increased ANS activity and an ECG indicating increased left ventricular wall thickness indicates   chronic htn  
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treatment for chronic htn includes   bp monitoring, daily weights, antepartum testing, fetal kick counts and sometimes medication  
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how should you teach a preg woman to monitor her bp   daily, in same position, log results  
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how should you teach a preg woman to monitor her weight   daily, at same time, log results  
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when would medication be indicated in htn during pregnancy   a diastolic bp between 90-104  
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what medication is the first choice for htn during pregnancy   methyldopa  
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when would methyldopa be used   if bp is above 150-160/100-110  
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should a woman with chronic htn continue her antihypertensives during pregnancy   no  
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seizure or coma indicates   eclampsia  
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the sickest patient   preeclampsia superimposed on chronic htn  
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elevated htn, thrombocytopenia and increased liver enzymes indicate   preeclampsia superimposed on chronic htn  
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HTN, no signs of proteinuria and resolves by 12 wks postpartum   transient HTN  
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diagnosed by week 20, HTN with or without proteinuria   preeclampsia  
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a weight gain of 5-6lbs in a week can indicate preeclampsia or   CHF  
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preeclampsia affects what organ   multiple organs are affected  
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a multisystem vasospastic disease process of reduced organ perfusion   preeclampsia  
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if htn but no proteinuria, suspect what if h/a, blurred vision, abdominal pain and abnormal labs   preeclampsia  
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what is the priority for preeclampsia   reduce risk for seizure  
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what is the cure for preeclampsia?   delivery of the placenta  
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if a woman develops preeclampsia before 30 wks or was superimposed on chronic htn what chance does she have of recurrence in subsequent pregnancies   65%  
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if a dx of preeclampsia occurs in the last trimester what is the chance of recurrence in subsequent pregnancies   25%  
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what age groups are at higher risk for preeclampsia   under 19 and over 35  
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over age 40 increases the risk of preeclampsia by how much if primigravida   2-3 times  
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if a woman is pregnant for the second time but with a new partner she may be at higher risk for   preeclampsia  
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if a woman has a hx of fetal hydrops or hydatiform mole she is at increased risk for developing   preeclampsia  
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the two highest priorities of nursing care for the patient with preeclampsia are   prevent seizures and keep the airway clear  
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how is preeclampsia different from hypertension   decreased perfusion as a result of vasospasm  
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vasospasm impedes blood flow to   all organs  
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oxygenation and perfusion are impaired in   preeclampsia  
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do all women with preeclampsia have edema   no  
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decreased organ perfusion, endothelial dysfunction and hypertension   preeclampsia  
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bp, proteinuria, reflexes urine output, pain, affect/irritability are assessed to determine   mild vs severe preeclampsia  
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a bp of 160/110 x2 or MAP of greater than 105 is considered   severe preeclampsia  
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a bp of 140/90 x2 atleast 4-6hrs apart or a MAP of greater than 105 is considered   mild preeclampsia  
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proteinuria of 0.3g in 24 hrs is   mild preeclampsia  
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proteinuria of 2g in 24 hrs is   severe preeclampsia  
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hyperreflexia greater than or equal to 3+ with possible clonus indicates   severe preeclampsia  
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2+ reflexes indicates   mild preeclampsia  
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out of bp, proteinuria and reflexes, what has to be increased to differentiate severe preeclampsia from mild   one parameter  
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if urine output is 20ml/hr   severe preeclampsia  
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blurred vision with blind spots   severe preeclampsia  
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severe headache   severe preeclampsia  
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no visual problems but decreased urine output of less than 30/hr   mild preeclampsia  
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platelets below 100k   severe preeclampsia  
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late decels, IUGR   severe preeclampsia  
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minimal fetal effects   mild preeclampsia  
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if the placenta infarcts at birth   severe preeclampsia  
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transient affect/irritibility   mild preeclampsia  
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continuously present affect/irritability   severe preeclampsia  
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epigastric pain indicates liver involvement and what form of preeclampsia   severe  
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serum creatinine elevated at greater than 1.1mg/dl can indicate   severe preeclampsia  
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in mild preeclampsia platelets, serum creatinine, AST, ALT, LDH are all   normal  
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normal platelet levels   150-400k  
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preeclampsia is a continuum developing in what order   mild to severe to HELLP to eclampsia (MSHE)  
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mild to severe to HELLP to eclampsia is the continuum of   preeclampsia  
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HELLP is   hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes and low platelets  
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HELLP is most often seen in   caucasians older than 25 and multiparas  
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normal lab value of ALT   5-35  
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ALT....alot of 5s.....   5-35  
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AST.....abundance of silly threes.....   9-33  
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hemoglobin normal value   12-16  
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hemoglobin....little goblins....teens   12-16  
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hematacrit....hermit student....ages   37-47  
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fibrinogen   300-600  
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fibrin split products are normally   absent or minimal  
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AST (SGOT)   9-33  
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ALT (SGPT)   5-35  
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bilirubin is increased if above   1.2  
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LDH   45-190  
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BUN   7-23  
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BUN....had nice buns....   7-23  
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creatinine is increased is over   0.9  
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how does HTN in preg affect potassium   increases, for example 7.7  
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normal mag levels   1.8-2.6  
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therapeutic levels of magnesium   4-8  
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respiratory depression occurs at what mag level   14  
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diminished reflexes occur at what mag level   9-14  
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peticia, bleeding gums, increased bruising may be signs of   HELLP  
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malaise, epigastric pain, n/v may be signs of   HELLP  
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do all HELLP pts have signs of proteinuria or high bp?   no  
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platelets are transfused to maintain a count of what if a CS is required?   greater than 50,000  
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a productive or non productive cough and anxiety/restlessness and apprehension may indicate   HELLP  
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HELLP pts should be assessed how for respiratory symptoms of pulmonary edema   auscultate lungs every hour  
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neck vein distention is a sign of   pulmonary edema  
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abnormal breath sounds are   rales and wheezing, dyspnea, tachypnea  
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is low oxygen saturation an early or late finding in HELLP   late  
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seizures/cerebral hemorrhage is possible with   persistent=severe headaches, tinnitus, visual changes, hyperreflexia, irritability or change in behavior, nuchal rigidity, slurring speeck, n/v  
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nuchal rigidity is seen when   one arm goes rigid  
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new onset of vomiting, nausea indicate   increased intracranial pressure  
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a firm sternal rub may elicit what response   nuchal rigidity  
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visual changes associated with HELLP are   diplopia, blind spots, flashes of light  
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headaches that can lead to cerebral hemorrhage/seizures often occur where   frontal or occipital  
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what stops for baby during a seizure   perfusion  
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a foley and strict I&O are required after administration of   mag  
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proteinuria of 2-3+ on 2 or more occassions indicate the need for   a 24hr urine  
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bs baseline needed on admission because hypoglycemia can be caused by   liver dysfunction associated with HELLP  
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delivery is indicated if the gestational age is 38+ weeks and the platelets are   over 100k  
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if a preg woman shows persistent CNS or hepatic signs what is indicated?   delivery  
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what is the best delivery method for HELLP   vaginal  
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if a pt is on mag sulfate how will induction be handled   oxytocin at higher dose may be required  
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when calling for epidural what lab must you be aware of   platelets  
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proteinuria of less than 3grams, stable BP and no subjective complaints can be   managed at home  
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activity restriction and home care is a plan of care for   mild preeclampsia  
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severe preeclampsia is treated in dr office or hospital   hospital  
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critical care unit is preferred if   invasive hemodynamic monitoring is needed  
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the goal of mag sulfate is   absence of seizures  
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interferes with relay of acetyclcholine at synapsis   mag sulfate  
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loading dose of mag sulfate   4-6 grams over 20-30 mins  
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when administering mag sulfate loading dose vitals should be taken   every 5-15min, then every 30-60 min  
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mag sulfate should be used with caution if the pt has   impaired renal function  
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what usually happens to bp when on mag sulfate   drops but then may climb  
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why is it important to watch the urine output while on mag sulfate   excreted in kidneys, if not putting out 30ml/hr urine, mag levels could become toxic  
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flushing is a sign of what mag level?   toxic  
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what is the first side effect to go with toxicity   deep tendon reflexes  
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a mag level of 15 may show what side effect   respiratory distress  
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a mag level of 25 can lead to   cardiac arrest  
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what is the antidote for mag sulfate   calcium gluconate  
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mag will have what affect on FHR   decreased variability  
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fetal affect at birth when mag has been administered   hypotonia, respiratory depression and decreased suck reflex  
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what should you always remember when drawing labs to monitor mag sulfate levels   draw in opposite arm administered  
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how often after loading dose of mag should labs be drawn   every 6 hrs  
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what assessment is the priority when administering mag sulfate?   pulse rate/rhythm and quality  
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what assessments should be done hourly when administering mag sulfate   i&o, dtrs, loc and lungs q 2hrs (may have hrly protocol)  
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vascular damage occurs at what bp level   180-120  
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if bp is not reduced what will occur   cerebral hemorrhage/seizure/stroke  
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what is the first assessment sign of mag toxicity   decreased deep tendon reflexes  
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what is the highest priority nursing dx for preeclampsia and why   injury, risk for seizures because it will affect airway  
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what is the standard activity order for preeclampsia   bed rest or restricted activity  
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what position should the preeclampsia pt be in   lateral lye  
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glucocorticoids to increase fetal lung maturity can be given after what GA   32 wks or less  
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intracrania hemorrage is a risk for how long after a seizure   up to 6 hours  
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drowsiness, c/o flashes of light, stupor, focal neuro deficits, sudden increase in bp are all signs of   intracranial hemorrhage  
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postpartum challenge after administration of mag   bleeding due to relaxed uterus  
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when on mag sulfate care should be   1:1 with hrly VS & assessments  
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when do preeclampsia and eclampsia usually resolve   within 48 hrs from birth to several weeks  
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when is mag sulfate stopped   weaned 12-24 hours after birth  
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what is the highest risk postpartum for mag sulfate recipeients   boggy uterus, bleeding  
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HELLP usually resolves within how long from birth   72-96 hours  
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signs of mag toxicity   BURP...decreased blood pressure, urine, respirations and reflexes  
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