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Question 28#

The following are risk factors for pre-eclampsia, except:

A. First pregnancy
B. Multiple pregnancies
C. Long-term partner
D. Pre-existing hypertension
E. Family history

Correct Answer is C

Comment:

Pre-eclampsia is hypertension in pregnancy associated with proteinuria. The blood pressure after 20 weeks is >140/90 mmHg, or a 30/15 mmHg increase from baseline, with 300 mg proteinuria in 24 hours. A new partner is one risk factor for the development of pre-eclampsia, which is believed to be secondary to the immunological basis of the illness. Other risk factors include idiopathic hypertension, obesity, chronic renal disease, and diabetes