Maya and Bob have been married for 5 years, have graduated from ...

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Maya and Bob have been married for 5 years, have graduated from college, and have decided to start a family. Maya's mother gives her a book about how to have a successful pregnancy. Bob and Maya are eager to start reading the book and give their baby the best start in life possible. Let's see how much you already know by answering the following questions. Finally Maya is pregnant and at her next prenatal appointment the doctor tells her that her blood pressure is elevated. She tells Maya that some of the symptoms she is experiencing are indications that she may be developing preeclampsia. What else does Maya's doctor tell her about this condition?
 a. Symptoms may include nausea upon getting up in the morning.
  b. Excess protein in the urine is detected.
  c. Sudden weight loss (1 lb/day) occurs.
  d. High blood sugar is revealed by blood tests.

Question 2

Maya and Bob have been married for 5 years, have graduated from college, and have decided to start a family. Maya's mother gives her a book about how to have a successful pregnancy. Bob and Maya are eager to start reading the book and give their baby the best start in life possible. Let's see how much you already know by answering the following questions. Maya takes Accutane (isotretinoin) for acne and hopes to continue using it during her pregnancy. What advice would you give her?
 a. Stop taking it immediately as it causes major birth defects, and consult your doctor.
  b. Continue taking it as it won't affect the outcome of the pregnancy.
  c. Take half the usual dose and stay out of direct sunlight.
  d. Stop taking it until after the first trimester; then it is safe to resume again.

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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

a