Understanding Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy

What is the term used for high blood pressure that is present before 20 weeks of pregnancy?

• Gestational Hypertension

• Eclampsia

• Chronic Hypertension

• Preeclampsia

Which condition is characterized by high blood pressure and protein in the urine after 20 weeks of pregnancy?

• Gestational Hypertension

• Preeclampsia

• Chronic Hypertension

• Eclampsia

What additional symptom differentiates eclampsia from preeclampsia?

• Edema

• High Blood Pressure

• Proteinuria

• Seizures

What is believed to be a primary cause of preeclampsia?

• Infection during pregnancy

• Genetic factors

• Excessive weight gain during pregnancy

• Abnormal development of placental blood vessels

What happens to the endothelial cells in preeclampsia?

• They shrink

• They multiply rapidly

• They become leaky

• They become more rigid

Which of the following is a common symptom of preeclampsia?

• Weight loss

• Low blood pressure

• Increased appetite

• Swelling in the face and hands

What is the definitive treatment for preeclampsia?

• Bed rest

• Dietary changes

• Delivery of the placenta

• Medication

What medication is commonly used to prevent seizures in women with preeclampsia?

• Magnesium sulfate

• Aspirin

• Ibuprofen

• Paracetamol

At what point in pregnancy is delivery usually considered if preeclampsia is present?

• After 40 weeks

• At 30 weeks

• After 37 weeks

• Before 20 weeks

Which of the following is a potential complication of preeclampsia?

• Placental abruption

• Preterm labor

• Gestational diabetes

• Hyperemesis gravidarum