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Category - The Postpartum Period

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A woman presents in her 8^th week of pregnancy with excessive vomiting. Of the following options, what is the probable management of her condition? (Choose all that apply)

Catheterization
Antibiotics
Breast pump
I.V. fluids

Explanation

Answer: A - Catheterization and D - I.V. fluids

This is a case of hyperemesis gravidarum. Hyperemesis gravidarum is a severe type of vomiting in pregnancy; it has an overall deleterious effect on the health of the mother.

Management of hyperemesis gravidarum can include:
1. Hospitalization
2. Nothing by mouth
3. Catheterization
4. I.V. fluids

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