A diagnosis of hyperemesis gravidarum is made in a pregnant woman when there is a condition of vomiting that causes:
A. Metabolic alkalosis
B. Hyperkalemia
C. Metabolic acidosis
D. None of the above
ANS: A
Hyperemesis gravidarum is defined as vomiting severe enough to cause "weight loss, dehydration, alkalosis from loss of hydrochloric acid, and hypokalemia." Hyperemesis gravidarum is associated with increases or changes in pregnancy-related hormones, such as hCG, estrogen, and progesterone (Cunningham et al., 2010; Harvey-Banchik, 2007). More than 50% of patients with hyperemesis gravidarum have elevated aminotransferase levels (Harvey-Banchik, 2007).
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