Management and Complications of Severe Preeclampsia Quiz

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#1

Which organ is primarily affected by severe preeclampsia?

Heart
Liver
Kidneys
Lungs
#2

Which maternal complication is more common in severe preeclampsia compared to mild preeclampsia?

Edema
Seizures
Hypertension
Proteinuria
#3

Which fetal parameter is commonly monitored during the management of severe preeclampsia?

Fetal heart rate
Fetal blood pressure
Fetal oxygen saturation
Fetal body temperature
#4

What is the significance of proteinuria in the diagnosis and management of preeclampsia?

Indicates severity of hypertension
Predicts fetal distress
Is a key diagnostic criterion
Suggests fetal lung maturity
#5

Which maternal factor is a risk factor for the development of preeclampsia?

Young age
Multiparity
History of preeclampsia in a previous pregnancy
Active lifestyle
#6

What is the recommended treatment for severe preeclampsia?

High-dose vitamin C
Bed rest
Induction of labor
No treatment is needed
#7

Which symptom is characteristic of HELLP syndrome, a complication of severe preeclampsia?

Seizures
Elevated liver enzymes
Hypertension
Edema
#8

What is the role of magnesium sulfate in the management of severe preeclampsia?

Reduce blood pressure
Prevent seizures
Induce labor
Enhance fetal lung development
#9

Which laboratory parameter is closely monitored in severe preeclampsia due to its association with organ damage?

Serum creatinine
Serum sodium
Serum potassium
Serum calcium
#10

Which of the following is NOT a common sign of severe preeclampsia?

Headache
Blurred vision
Hypotension
Epigastric pain
#11

What is the main goal of managing severe preeclampsia in the antepartum period?

Prevent seizures
Reduce blood pressure to normal levels
Ensure fetal lung maturity
Promote maternal comfort
#12

Which medication is commonly used for blood pressure control in severe preeclampsia?

Aspirin
Labetalol
Oxytocin
Magnesium sulfate
#13

What is the primary consideration when managing severe preeclampsia in the postpartum period?

Administration of oxytocin
Continued blood pressure control
Encouraging breastfeeding
Monitoring fetal heart rate
#14

In severe preeclampsia, when is delivery typically recommended?

At 40 weeks gestation
As soon as possible
After the onset of labor
Only if the baby is in distress
#15

What is the primary mechanism of action of magnesium sulfate in preventing seizures in severe preeclampsia?

Vasoconstriction
Natriuresis
Calcium channel blockade
Neuromuscular blockade

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