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- 4. typically precedes preeclampsia, classified as systolic pressure of 130 mmHg or higher and/or a diastolic pressure of 80 mmHg or higher
- 6. one of the signs that preeclampsia is worsening and intervention in necessary, may appear as flashing lights, double vision, or blurred vision
- 8. used to help diagnose preeclampsia, will be elevated
- 10. the time at which a baby is born
- 13. one of the first signs of neurologic involvement for preeclamptic mothers
- 14. intervention done for mothers that are diagnosed with preeclampsia to prevent the condition from worsening
- 15. Gluconate the reversal agent for magnesium
- 17. one of the cardinal signs of a preeclamptic mother, especially when noted in the feet or face
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- 1. used in the treatment of eclampsia/ preeclampsia with neurological symptoms
- 2. defined as a systolic blood pressure (SBP) of 140 mm Hg or higher or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) of 90 mm Hg or higher on two occasions at least 4 hours apart
- 3. a rhythmic movement of the foot upon assessment that typically indicates severe preeclampsia
- 5. pain a cardinal symptom of preeclampsia that is due to liver damage or dysfunction
- 7. the cardinal symptom that separates preeclampsia from eclampsia
- 9. important to assess when checking for preeclampsia, may sound adventitious or crackle-y
- 11. diminished or absent with Magnesium toxicity
- 12. a pregnancy safe beta blocker
- 16. decreased in women with preeclampsia, may affect possibility of receiving epidurals
