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1
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what is the leading cause of maternal and preinatal morbidity and mortality in Europe and NA?

A

hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

2
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what defines Chronic HTN?

A

BP 140/90 mm Hg before pregnancy or at less than 20wks gestation

3
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what type of DRUGS should you not use for HTN in pregnancy and why?

A

ACE-inhibitors (-pril). associated with oligohydramnios and neonatal renal failure

4
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what defines Pregnancy Induced HTN?

A

HTN w/o proteinuria at greater than 20wks gestation

5
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_____ is where systolic BP> 140/99 mm Hg occurring after 20wks of gestations in a woman whose BP has previously been normal and has proteinuria

A

Pre-eclampsia

6
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Treatment for pre-eclampsia?

A

delivery is the definitive treatment dependent on the gestational age. BP: hydralazine or Labetolol. Magnesium sulfate to prevent seizures

7
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what is the HELLP syndrome?

A

hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelet count

8
Q

what is a good medication for both depression and smoking cessation?

A

Bupropion