Week 11 – Pregnancy Test Exam (2026-
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What are some cardiovascular changes seen in pregnancy?
-Cardiac output increase by 30-50%
-HR increase by 10-20 bpm
-BP decrease in 1st and 2nd trimesters (d/t decreased peripheral
resistance and progesterone)
-blood volume increase by 40-50%, causing physiology anemia of
pregnancy
-90% have a systolic murmur
-Supine hypotension syndrome (uterus compresses IVC in supine,
decreasing preload and CO)
What are some hematologic changes seen in pregnancy?
-hypercoaguable state (increased clotting factors, decreased
natural anticoagulants)
-increased risk of DVT/PE by 5x
Hgb of ______ in the 1st and 3rd trimester and the Hgb of _____ in
the second trimester = anemia
< 11; < 10.5
What are some respiratory changes seen in pregnancy?
-30-50% increase in tidal volume causing a decrease in PaCO2
-Compensated respiratory alkalosis
-FRC decreased by 20% due to upward diaphragmatic displacement
-Dyspnea
, What are some renal changes seen in pregnancy?
-increased renal plasma flow and increased GFR by 50%
-decrease in serum creatine, urea, and uric acid levels
-Physiology hydronephrosis
-urinary frequency increased in 1st and 3rd trimester
What are some GI changes seen in pregnancy?
-Reflux and heartburn
-delayed GI motility
-morning sickness (N/V)- 12 weeks
What are some endocrine and metabolic changes seen in
pregnancy?
-increased thyroid-binding globulin
-T3/T4 remain normal
-Insulin resistance in the 2rd and 3rd trimester
What MSK changes can be seen during pregnancy?
-Lordosis (center of gravity shifts forward)
-Ligament laxity ("pregnancy waddle")
What skin changes can be seen during pregnancy?
-Hyperpigmentation due to increased MSH levels
-Striae gravidarum (stretch marks)
_____ _____ is a dark abdominal line; ______ is the mask of
pregnancy
Linea nigra; melasma
when is the first trimester?
Weeks 1-13
What is the key processess occuring in the first trimester
embryonic development and organogenesis occur, with formation
of major organs and transition from embryo to fetus by the end
What happens to the fertilized egg during the first trimester?
The zygote implants in the uterus and develops into an embryo,
What are the major organs formed in the first trimester
Heart, brain, and spinal cord
The embryo becomes a _____ after organogenesis is complete
Fetus
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What are some cardiovascular changes seen in pregnancy?
-Cardiac output increase by 30-50%
-HR increase by 10-20 bpm
-BP decrease in 1st and 2nd trimesters (d/t decreased peripheral
resistance and progesterone)
-blood volume increase by 40-50%, causing physiology anemia of
pregnancy
-90% have a systolic murmur
-Supine hypotension syndrome (uterus compresses IVC in supine,
decreasing preload and CO)
What are some hematologic changes seen in pregnancy?
-hypercoaguable state (increased clotting factors, decreased
natural anticoagulants)
-increased risk of DVT/PE by 5x
Hgb of ______ in the 1st and 3rd trimester and the Hgb of _____ in
the second trimester = anemia
< 11; < 10.5
What are some respiratory changes seen in pregnancy?
-30-50% increase in tidal volume causing a decrease in PaCO2
-Compensated respiratory alkalosis
-FRC decreased by 20% due to upward diaphragmatic displacement
-Dyspnea
, What are some renal changes seen in pregnancy?
-increased renal plasma flow and increased GFR by 50%
-decrease in serum creatine, urea, and uric acid levels
-Physiology hydronephrosis
-urinary frequency increased in 1st and 3rd trimester
What are some GI changes seen in pregnancy?
-Reflux and heartburn
-delayed GI motility
-morning sickness (N/V)- 12 weeks
What are some endocrine and metabolic changes seen in
pregnancy?
-increased thyroid-binding globulin
-T3/T4 remain normal
-Insulin resistance in the 2rd and 3rd trimester
What MSK changes can be seen during pregnancy?
-Lordosis (center of gravity shifts forward)
-Ligament laxity ("pregnancy waddle")
What skin changes can be seen during pregnancy?
-Hyperpigmentation due to increased MSH levels
-Striae gravidarum (stretch marks)
_____ _____ is a dark abdominal line; ______ is the mask of
pregnancy
Linea nigra; melasma
when is the first trimester?
Weeks 1-13
What is the key processess occuring in the first trimester
embryonic development and organogenesis occur, with formation
of major organs and transition from embryo to fetus by the end
What happens to the fertilized egg during the first trimester?
The zygote implants in the uterus and develops into an embryo,
What are the major organs formed in the first trimester
Heart, brain, and spinal cord
The embryo becomes a _____ after organogenesis is complete
Fetus
