A 29-year-old woman has 9 weeks of amenorrhoea, severe vomiting and ketonuria. She has lost 4 kg and cannot tolerate oral fluids. What is the most

Question

A 29-year-old woman has 9 weeks of amenorrhoea, severe vomiting and ketonuria. She has lost 4 kg and cannot tolerate oral fluids. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Hospital assessment for IV fluids, antiemetic treatment and electrolyte monitoring

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CT head as first-line investigation

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Oral iron replacement as sole treatment

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Reassurance without treatment

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Routine booking appointment at 12 weeks

Hyperemesis gravidarum — PARA MCQ

A 29-year-old woman has 9 weeks of amenorrhoea, severe vomiting and ketonuria. She has lost 4 kg and cannot tolerate oral fluids. What is the most appropriate management?