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Hypertension, Preeclampsia & Eclampsia in the OB patient

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Platelet count < 100,000/microliter.
Once BP thresholds are met after Labetalol is given, BP should be measures every _______ minutes for 1 hour, every 15 minutes for 1 hour, then every hour for 4 hours
Peripheral vascular dilator that may increase the risk of maternal hypotension.
Leading cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality worldwide
Close monitoring of this is important due to the potential of magnesium toxicity related to reduced renal clearance of the medication.
Medication that is an antagonist for Magnesium sulfate.
Syndrome that may include hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelets.
Calcium channel blocker that may increase maternal heart rate when given.
Condition where convulsions and/or coma in pregnancy or postpartum period could occur.
Recommended that medication be given within _______ minutes of identification of persistent severe hypertension in a pregnant patient.
Maternal positioning on this side is optimal for uterine perfusion.
Spasm of the blood vessels and edema in the brain can cause ________.
Magnesium sulfate is on the ISMP list for _____ ______ medications because there is a serious risk of causing significant patient harm when used in error.
_____ saturation monitoring is essential due to the risk of pulmonary edema
______________hypertension - elevated BP that antedates pregnancy or is present before the 20th week of pregnancy.
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Patients with vague symptoms of headache, abdominal pain, shortness of breath & complaints of "I just don't feel right" should be evaluated for ______ preeclampsia
Symptom caused by loss of renal integrity.
The half-life of Magnesium is ___________ hours in normal renal function.
Color of tape used on ports and lines of IV tubing for Magnesium sulfate.
Medication given to prevent and treat seizures in a severely hypertensive patient.
Hydralazine should be administered slowly over ____ minutes.
Patients with preeclampsia/ eclampsia that received antihypertensive medication during labor and delivery OR postpartum should be seen for followup within 3- ___days after discharge
Blurred vision can be caused by a ______of the blood vessels and edema in the optical bed of the eye.
Symptom caused by irritation of the central nervous system.
A decrease in blood supply to the placenta can cause _______ _______ in the baby leading to an emergent delivery.
Recommended position for measurement of blood pressure.
Decreased intravasular volume causes a shift of plasma to the tissues of the body and this occurs.
______________hypertension - new onset of elevated BP after the 20th week of pregnancy.
Spasm and hemorrhage in the liver capsule can cause pain in the ___________ area.
Beta-blocker that is contraindicated for a patient with asthma.
Antihypertensive therapy (with either hydralazine or labetalol) should be used for treatment of __________ blood pressure levels of 105-110 mmHg or higher