Elevated blood pressure in the blood vessels of the lungs is a ...

[magmichele12]

Elevated blood pressure in the blood vessels of the lungs is a condition known as PAH or ___________________ __ __________________ .
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

With regard to anemia, nurses should be aware that
 
  a. It is the most common medical disorder of pregnancy.
  b. It can trigger reflex brachycardia.
  c. The most common form of anemia is caused by folate deficiency.
  d. Thalassemia is a European version of sickle cell anemia.

[joanwhite]

Answer to Question 1

Pulmonary hypertension
Pulmonary hypertension is diagnosed when the mean arterial pressure exceeds 20 mm Hg
(normal is 15 mm Hg). The most common cause of pulmonary hypertension in children is
congenital heart disease.

Answer to Question 2

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A Iron deficiency anemia causes 75 of anemias in pregnancy. It is difficult to
meet the pregnancy needs for iron through diet alone.
B Reflex bradycardia is a slowing of the heart in response to the blood flow
increases immediately after birth.
C The most common form of anemia is iron deficiency anemia.
D Both thalassemia and sickle cell hemoglobinopathy are hereditary but not
directly related or confined to geographic areas.