Medical and Surgical Complications

Question 1

The leading cause of septic shock during pregnancy

Answer 1

Acute pyelonephritis

Question 2

Risk factors for acute pyelonephritis in pregnancy (3)

Answer 2

Second trimester
Nulliparity
Young age

Question 3

Immunoprophylaxis and hepatitis B vaccine given to infants born to HBV-infected mothers has decreased transmission dramatically and prevented approximately ___ [%] of infections.

Answer 3

90%

Question 4

The most common medical complication of pregnancy

Answer 4

Diabetes

Question 5

Screening test for gestational diabetes

Answer 5

1 hour 50 g oral glucose challenge test