To control symptoms of morning sickness, pregnant women should:

To control symptoms of morning sickness, pregnant women should:
 
  a. eat foods with strong aromas.
  b. drink plenty of fluids with meals.
  c. eat small, frequent meals and snacks.
  d. decrease intake of foods high in carbohydrates.

Q. 2

A condition of severe, prolonged, and persistent vomiting in pregnancy is called:
 
  a. hyperemesis gravidarum.
  b. placenta previa.
  c. preeclampsia.
  d. bulimia nervosa.

Q. 3

A factor that contributes to development of constipation during pregnancy is:
 
  a. increased fluid intake.
  b. tension and anxiety.
  c. placental hormones and uterine enlargement.
  d. eating more high-fiber foods.

Q. 4

For women of normal prepregnancy weight, an acceptable weight gain during pregnancy would be:
 
  a. less than 25 lb.
  b. 25 to 35 lb.
  c. 35 to 45 lb.
  d. 45 to 50 lb.

Q. 5

The need for B-complex vitamins increases during pregnancy because of increased:
 
  a. iron needs.
  b. hemoglobin synthesis.
  c. vitamin excretion.
  d. metabolic activities.

Q. 6

The effect of folic acid deficiency during pregnancy is:
 
  a. paralysis.
  b. megaloblastic anemia.
  c. pernicious anemia.
  d. pellagra.

Q. 7

Inadequate intake of iodine during pregnancy may cause the infant to have:
 
  a. hypothyroidism.
  b. hyperemesis.
  c. hypoglycemia.
  d. hypertension.