The Preconception Period Is _____

question 47

Multiple Choice

The preconception period is _____.

• A)the point at which the ovum is fertilized by the sperm
• B)the time before birth
• C)the time before pregancy
• D)the ability to conceive

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Definitions:

Hypertension Prevalence

The proportion of a population that has high blood pressure at a given time.

Racial Group

A group of people identified or classified together based on common genetic lineage, which often relates to physical characteristics and sometimes cultural, linguistic, or historical factors.

Hepatojugular Reflux

An increase in jugular vein pressure observable when pressure is applied to the liver, indicative of congestive heart failure or other cardiac issues.

Cardiomyopathy

A group of diseases that affect the heart muscle itself, potentially leading to heart failure and other complications.