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,When does gestational hypertension typically occur begins after 20 weeks gestation with BP: 140/90 or greater
Selected all that apply what are risk factors for all are correct
gestational hypertension
A. Over age 35
B. Adolescents
C. African American
D. Over weight
E. Diabetes
F. Anemia
G. Nulligravida
H. Family history
J. Multifetal gestation
True or false the only one cure for gestational true
hypertension is delivery the baby
Selected all that apply what are some therapeutic all are correct
management for gestational hypertension
A. Continuous fetal monitoring
B. Monitor maternal vital signs
C. Monitor lab values
D. Assess for clonus
E. Seizure precautions
F. Monitor seizure activity
G. Daily weights
H. Neuro checks
Hydralazine, Labetalol, Nifedipine, and Methyldopa all gestational hypertension
are antihypertensive medications used to treat
Selected all that apply what are some therapeutic A, B, C, D
management for gestational hypertension
A. Prophylaxis low-dose aspirin
B. Administer antihypertensive
C. Administer anticonvulsant
D. Administer steroids to mature fetal lungs
, This is a type of drug used to treat high blood pressure, antihypertensive
there are many different types of this drug and each work
in different ways to lower blood pressure. Some remove
extra fluid and salt from the body.
True or false the use of antihypertensive are recommend true
to be use during pregnancy for the treatment of severe
BP elevations and chronic hypertension
What are some approved first-line antihypertensive that labetalol, nifedipine, and methyldopa
are recommend to be used during pregnancy
Which antihypertensive is used intravenous to treat hydralazine and labetalol
hypertension during pregnancy
True or false because of the low levels of methyldopa in true
breastmilk, amounts ingested by the infant are small and
would not be expected to cause any adverse effects in
breastfed infants
True or false mothers who are breastfeeding older true
infants, the use of captopril, enalapril, or quinapril may
be considered if an ACE inhibitor is necessary for the
mother. Careful followup of the infant for possible signs
of hypotension is recommended.
This occurs when blood pressure is much lower than hypotension
normal, this means the heart, brain, and other parts of the
body may not get enough blood
Select all that apply, how do you treat hypotension all are correct
during pregnancy
A. Avoid getting up quickly when you're seated or lying
down.
B. Don't stand for long periods of time.
C. Eat small meals throughout the day.
D. Don't take very hot baths or showers.
E. Drink more water.
F. Wear loose clothing.
True or false prolonged maternal hypotension is harmful true
to a fetus and generally associated with nausea and
vomiting for the mother