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Case: Hyperemesis gravidarum

A 27-year-old female presents with vomiting in early pregnancy. She is 7 weeks gestation based on her LMP. This is her third ED presentation with persistent vomiting and anorexia.

1. Give (2) risk factors for hyperemesis gravidarum. 2 marks

2. List and justify (4) investigations you would perform for this patient. 4 marks

She continues to vomit despite oral antiemetics

3. State (3) parenteral medications you would use. 3 marks

The patient asks whether these medications are safe in pregnancy.

4. Complete the following table regarding medication categories in pregnancy.. 5 marks

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Case: Hyperemesis gravidarum

1. Give (2) risk factors for hyperemesis gravidarum. 2 marks

2. List and justify (4) investigations you would perform for this patient. 4 marks

3. State (3) parenteral medications you would use. 3 marks

4. Complete the following table regarding medication categories in pregnancy.. 5 marks

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