Physiologic Changes

Question 1

Oxygen consumption

Answer 1

Increases 30-50%

Question 2

Dyspnea

Answer 2

Starts in 2nd trimester, caused by

1. Rhinitis
2. Nasal stuffiness
3. Displacement of diaphragm

Question 3

Resp system pp week return to normal

Answer 3

1-3

Question 4

Renal volume

Answer 4

Increases by 30-50%

Question 5

Late term renal changes

Answer 5

Displacement of ureters and bladder
Bladder changes from convex to concave
Urine output and sodium output increases

Question 6

Renal system return to normal PP week

Answer 6

1-3

Except for hydronephrosis and hydroureter

Question 7

RPF

Answer 7

Increases 50-80%

Question 8

Urine excretion of minerals

Answer 8

Increased
Sodium 
Glucose 
Protein 
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