1. What is the definition of anemia in pregnancy?
2. A midwife is counseling a pregnant woman with a history of anemia about the importance of early antenatal care. What key point should be emphasized to prevent anemia during pregnancy?
3. Which condition is associated with repeated hemodilution during pregnancy?
4. What is a potential medical cause of anemia in pregnancy?
5. Which type of anemia is characterized by the premature destruction of RBCs?
6. A pregnant woman in her third trimester with moderate anemia is admitted for delivery. What specific management step should the midwife take during the first stage of labor?
7. Which of the following can cause aplastic anemia?
8. Which of the following laboratory tests is very necessary for diagnosing anemia in pregnancy?
9. Which hemoglobin type is present in individuals with sickle cell trait?
10. Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of a sickle cell crisis?
11. Which of the following is a common complication of sickle cell disease in children?
12. What is the primary aim of hydroxyurea therapy in sickle cell disease?
13. What is the best treatment for an aplastic crisis in sickle cell disease?
14. What does proteinuria indicate?
15. What is the daily urine volume output range that defines oliguria?
16. What is the function of the hormone erythropoietin, produced by the kidneys?
17. What is pyelonephritis?
18. Which of the following is the most common causative organism of pyelonephritis?
19. What characterizes chronic pyelonephritis?
20. What complication can arise from untreated pyelonephritis in pregnancy?