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assessing deep tendon reflexes (0-4)


what can hyper-reflexes be a sign of?


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, 0 = no response


1+ = sluggish or diminished

2+ = active or expected response


3+ = more brisk than expected; slightly hyperactive

4+ = brisk, hyperactive, with intermittent or transient clonus


**Hyper-reflexic - CNS is hyper-stimulated and can be risk factor/indicator




hydralazine


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used to control HTN in the pregnant person (pre-HTN or GHTN). Given
orally or IV for severe HTN




GDM
-antepartum interventions
-postpartum interventions


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diet, exercise, monitor BG, insulin therapy and fetal surveillance

postpartum:
--encourage chest feeds for 4 months
--should have screening done for T2DM during the 6wks-6months
postpartum
--education re: planning for another pregnancy

,Placenta Previa Management:
-NO ________________________
-__________ steroids as needed
-monitor maternal _______
-continuous ______________ monitoring
-limit activity
-large bore 18G IV
-BW as ordered
-blood transfusion as ordered
-C-section
-clear indication of when to go to ________________ (if monitoring @ home)
-neonatal team present at delivery


at 36wks or if serious -- immediate ___________


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NO PELVIC EXAMS

antepartum steroids

fetal


hospital

C-section




pathophysiology of preeclampsia


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increased BP leading to vasospasm

results in decreased placental perfusion and endothelial cell activation

, then vasoconstriction, activation of coag cascade, intravascular fluid
restriction


all causing DECREASED ORGAN PERFUSION




proteinuria -- when do we suspect it?


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significant proteinuria should be suspected when urinary dipstick is 1+ or
greater

defined as concentration of 0.03g/L or more in at least 2 random urine
tests, collected at least 6 hrs apart when there's no evidence of UTI

24hr test: 0.3g/L




pre-existing hypertension:
HTN pre-pregnancy or diagnosis before _____________.


is the pregnancy usually complicated?


increased risk for what?


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before 20 weeks gestation

no, pregnancy is usually uncomplicated

increased risk of poor fetal growth, fetal stillbirth

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