Signs & Symptoms
Labs
Treatment
Maternal Complications
Misc.
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What is the defining BP for Pre-eclampsia?
140/90
100
#1 lab to check to identify if Pre-eclampsia:
Urinalysis
100
What should mom's with pre-eclampsia increase in their diet?
Protein
100
Most serious result of pre-eclampsia:
Maternal demise
100
What does HELLP stand for?
Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzyme, Low Platelets
200
What is a definitive characteristic of pre-eclampsia?
Proteinuria
200
Purpose of checking Mg levels:
Narrow therapeutic index (risk of toxicity)
200
Med used to prevent seizures for eclampsia:
Mg Sulfate
200
% of women affected by pre-eclampsia:

5 - 7%

200
Only way to resolve/cure pre-eclampsia:
Delivery of baby
300
Common lung sounds heard for mom with pre-eclampsia:
Rales & Crackles
300
An INCREASE in uric acid levels indicates...
Disease progression
300
Med given for severe Pre-eclampsia:
Mg Sulfate
300
Organs typically affected by pre-eclampsia:
Kidneys

Liver

Eyes

300
Which sense is mainly affected by Pre-eclampsia?
Vision
400
Quadrant of ABD where pain is commonly felt:
RUQ
400
Is there an INCREASE or DECREASE in ALT levels?
Increase
400
Types of HTN meds for Pre-eclampsia moms (name 2 of 3)
Labetalol

Nifedipine

Nitroprusside

400
How much weight is too much for a woman to gain in 1 week with pre-eclampsia?
>1 lb/ week
400
Foods/drinks to avoid:
Greasy/fried foods, caffeine, alcohol, and sodium 
500
Severe symptom of eclampsia:
Seizures
500
Amount of protein (in mg) in 24h urine collection that indicates pre-eclampsia:
> 300 mg
500
Non-pharmacological method to decrease swelling in feet:
Elevate!
500
What are you at risk for when you develop HELLP?
D.I.C. (Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation)
500
True cause of Pre-eclampsia:
"Disease of theories"...the cause is not truly known
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