phuluong2k
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In a pregnant patient with chronic hypertension and no underlying renal disease, the best indicator of superimposed preeclampsia is
a. proteinuria (300 mg/24 hr)
b. hyperuricemia
c. exacerbation of hypertension, as evidenced by a 10-mm Hg increase in diastolic blood pressure
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| babli
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sorry it's A.preeclampsia is hypertension plus proteinuria.
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| phuluong2k
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Right it is A, new onset proteinuria is a criteria
Worsening hypertension is also another criteria, How much does the BP increase to be considered worsening BP ?
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Blood Pressure exceeding 140/90 for mild & more than 160/110 for severe preeclampsia.
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