What is the name of the condition characterized by high blood pressureand protein in the urine of a pregnant woman?
a. Preeclampsia
b. Gestational diabetes
c. Teratogenic hypertension
d. Pregnancy-induced blood pressure crisis
e. Malignant renal hypertension syndrome
ANS: A
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