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Maternal Health: Preeclampsia and Eclampsia

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What is the most common cause of maternal death in the world?

  1. Preeclampsia

  2. Eclampsia

  3. Hemorrhage

  4. Infection

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hemorrhage is the most common cause of maternal death in the world, accounting for approximately 25% of all maternal deaths.

What is preeclampsia?

  1. A condition characterized by high blood pressure and proteinuria during pregnancy

  2. A condition characterized by high blood pressure and seizures during pregnancy

  3. A condition characterized by low blood pressure and proteinuria during pregnancy

  4. A condition characterized by low blood pressure and seizures during pregnancy

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Preeclampsia is a condition characterized by high blood pressure and proteinuria (the presence of protein in the urine) during pregnancy.

What is eclampsia?

  1. A condition characterized by high blood pressure and proteinuria during pregnancy

  2. A condition characterized by high blood pressure and seizures during pregnancy

  3. A condition characterized by low blood pressure and proteinuria during pregnancy

  4. A condition characterized by low blood pressure and seizures during pregnancy

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Eclampsia is a condition characterized by high blood pressure and seizures during pregnancy.

What are the risk factors for preeclampsia?

  1. First pregnancy

  2. Multiple pregnancy

  3. Advanced maternal age

  4. Chronic hypertension

  5. Diabetes

  6. Obesity

  7. All of the above

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Correct Option: G
Explanation:

All of the above are risk factors for preeclampsia.

What are the symptoms of preeclampsia?

  1. High blood pressure

  2. Proteinuria

  3. Headache

  4. Visual disturbances

  5. Nausea and vomiting

  6. Abdominal pain

  7. All of the above

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Correct Option: G
Explanation:

All of the above are symptoms of preeclampsia.

What are the complications of preeclampsia?

  1. Eclampsia

  2. HELLP syndrome

  3. Placental abruption

  4. Preterm birth

  5. Intrauterine growth restriction

  6. Maternal death

  7. All of the above

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Correct Option: G
Explanation:

All of the above are complications of preeclampsia.

How is preeclampsia treated?

  1. Bed rest

  2. Antihypertensive medication

  3. Magnesium sulfate

  4. Delivery of the baby

  5. All of the above

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

All of the above are treatments for preeclampsia.

What is the prognosis for preeclampsia?

  1. Good with early diagnosis and treatment

  2. Poor with early diagnosis and treatment

  3. Good with late diagnosis and treatment

  4. Poor with late diagnosis and treatment

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The prognosis for preeclampsia is good with early diagnosis and treatment.

What is the most common cause of maternal death in the United States?

  1. Preeclampsia

  2. Eclampsia

  3. Hemorrhage

  4. Infection

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hemorrhage is the most common cause of maternal death in the United States, accounting for approximately 15% of all maternal deaths.

What is the incidence of preeclampsia in the United States?

  1. 1 in 10 pregnancies

  2. 1 in 20 pregnancies

  3. 1 in 50 pregnancies

  4. 1 in 100 pregnancies

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The incidence of preeclampsia in the United States is approximately 1 in 10 pregnancies.

What is the mortality rate for preeclampsia?

  1. Less than 1%

  2. 1-5%

  3. 5-10%

  4. More than 10%

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The mortality rate for preeclampsia is less than 1%.

What is the mortality rate for eclampsia?

  1. Less than 1%

  2. 1-5%

  3. 5-10%

  4. More than 10%

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The mortality rate for eclampsia is 5-10%.

What is the best way to prevent preeclampsia?

  1. There is no way to prevent preeclampsia

  2. Regular prenatal care

  3. Healthy diet and exercise

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are ways to help prevent preeclampsia.

What is the best way to manage preeclampsia?

  1. Bed rest

  2. Antihypertensive medication

  3. Magnesium sulfate

  4. Delivery of the baby

  5. All of the above

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

All of the above are ways to manage preeclampsia.

What is the best way to prevent eclampsia?

  1. There is no way to prevent eclampsia

  2. Early diagnosis and treatment of preeclampsia

  3. All of the above

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Early diagnosis and treatment of preeclampsia is the best way to prevent eclampsia.

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