Question 135 (part 2) · LEK · Hyperemesis gravidarum
Which of the following are true about hyperemesis gravidarum:
1) it affects about 25% of patients;
2) it may lead to loss of >5% of body weight
3) it may lead to ketoacidosis
4) it does not require laboratory diagnostics;
5) a multiple pregnancy or hydatidiform mole may aggravate the symptoms.
The correct answer is:
2) it may lead to loss of >5% of body weight
3) it may lead to ketoacidosis
4) it does not require laboratory diagnostics;
5) a multiple pregnancy or hydatidiform mole may aggravate the symptoms.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,2,4.
- B. 2,3,4.
- C. 2,3,5.
- D. 1,4,5.
- E. all the above.
Hint
Distinguish hyperemesis from common morning sickness by frequency, metabolic effects and conditions with very high hCG.
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