1. What is the definition of essential hypertension in pregnancy?
2. Which medication is considered the drug of choice for managing hypertension during pregnancy?
3. What is the recommended management for a pregnant woman with severe hypertension and blood pressure above 150/100 mmHg?
4. What is a common effect of hypertension during labor?
5. Why is vitamin K administered to infants born to mothers with essential hypertension?
6. A pregnant woman with essential hypertension is scheduled for labor induction at 38 weeks. Which of the following steps should be included in her labor management plan?
7. Which type of diabetes is characterized by an autoimmune destruction of the insulin-producing β-cells?
8. Which of the following is NOT a cardinal clinical feature of diabetes mellitus?
9. Which complication is NOT usually associated with diabetes mellitus in pregnancy?
10. What is the role of insulin in glucose metabolism?
11. A 28-year-old pregnant woman at 24 weeks gestation is diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). She has been prescribed insulin therapy to manage her blood glucose levels. What should the midwife educate the patient about regarding insulin administration?
12. A woman with gestational diabetes at 32 weeks gestation experiences frequent urination, increased thirst, and blurred vision. What is the most likely explanation for her symptoms?
13. What is the primary risk of asthma flare-ups during pregnancy?
14. Which hormone is responsible for tissue edema and capillary congestion in pregnancy that affects asthma?
15. Which of the following is a non-pharmacological management strategy for asthma during pregnancy?
16. Which type of seizure is characterized by a sudden loss of muscle tone and falls in epilepsy?
17. What is the recommended management for a pregnant woman experiencing an acute asthma attack?
18. Which medication should be avoided during labor in pregnant women with asthma due to its bronchoconstrictor effects?
19. A pregnant woman with epilepsy is at 36 weeks gestation and has been seizure-free throughout her pregnancy. She is concerned about labor and delivery. What advice should the midwife give her?
20. A pregnant woman with a history of asthma and epilepsy presents with a seizure at 32 weeks gestation. After ensuring her safety, what is the next priority intervention?
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