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- 5. A pregnant woman came into the clinic at 36 weeks with high blood pressure. After a urine study, the protein level was found to be 0.5 g in a 24 hour sample. The patient was admitted.
- 7. After speaking to the doctor, the patient opted to have a c-section
- 9. The patient has swelling bilaterally in her lower extremities.
- 10. This test was completed to evaluate how much protein was in her urine.
- 12. The patient's foot was put in a dorsiflex position, and rhythmic contractions against this pressure were noted. This clinical sign of hyperreflexia was present.
- 13. The patient had one of these episodes, which lasted 130 seconds. Patient was given phenytoin. During this episode the patient's oxygen dropped to 84%.
- 15. This is one of the criteria that should be met to diagnose preeclampsia. A 24 hour urine sample was done on the patient and the results were 0.5 gm in a 24 hour urine specimen.
- 16. Patient has a blood pressure of 168/93
- 18. The patient complains of this symptom, which is common in preeclampsia and hypertension in general.
- 19. This lab value was 90,000, which is indicative of severe preeclampsia.
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- 1. The patient complained of blurry vision and seeing black spots.
- 2. Pulmonary edema due to preeclampsia was noted through crackles in the upper lobes.
- 3. Patient is given this medication to reduce the risk of seizures. She is given a loading dose of 4 gm over 20 minutes.
- 4. When admitted, the patient complained of this clinical manifestation, but mistook it for heartburn until reevaluated.
- 6. Patient is put on activity restriction to help her rest and prevent overworking and overstimulation. This will help prevent further seizures.
- 8. 1 gm is kept at the patient's bedside in case of Magnesium toxicity. This is the antidote for Magnesium toxicity.
- 11. The patient is being given this medication to lower her blood pressure.
- 14. AST and ALT levels were 85 IU/L. These are elevated because of hypoxia to the liver because of preeclampsia.
- 17. These must be checked when giving magnesium. Before the patient was given magnesium, her baseline was 2+, or normal for these. If this changes, it could be indicative of magnesium toxicity.
