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tatyanajohnson

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on: Jun 27, 2018
A pre-eclampsia patient is on magnesium sulfate. The nurse understands that magnesium sulfate will relax the smooth muscles, and should be alert for the development of:
 
  1. Hypotension.
  2. Hypertension.
  3. Hypoglycemia.
  4. Hyperglycemia.

Question 2

Folic acid deficiency has been implicated in which birth defect?
 
  a. Hydrocephalus c. Congenital heart dis-ease
  b. Spina bifida d. Rickets


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Rationale:
1. The relaxation of smooth muscle will cause decreased vascular resistance in the blood vessels, resulting in hypotension.
2. Hypertension would be caused by increased vascular resistance.
3. Glycemic control is not dependent on smooth muscle.
4. Glycemic control is not dependent on smooth muscle.

Answer to Question 2

B
Folic acid deficiency is strongly associated with neural tube disorders. While hydrocephalus risks are increased with spina bifida, there is no direct relationship between folic acid deficiency and hydrocephalus. Folic acid deficiency is not associated with congenital heart disease. Rickets is associated with vitamin D deficiency.


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