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Table 1 Motherisk Pregnancy Unique Quantification of Emesis (PUQE) scoring tool

From: Pharmacogenetic predictors of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy severity and response to antiemetic therapy: a pilot study

PUQE questions

Score

1. In the last 24 hours, for how long have you felt nauseated or sick to your stomach?

 

•Not at all (n = 1)

 

•1 hour or less (n = 2)

 

•2 to 3 hours (n = 3)

 

•4 to 6 hours (n = 4)

 

•More than 6 hours (n = 5)

 

2. In the last 24 hours, how many times have you vomited or thrown up?

 

•7 or more times (n = 5)

 

•5 to 6 times (n = 4)

 

•3 to 4 times (n = 3)

 

•1 to 2 times (n = 2)

 

•I did not throw up (n = 1)

 

3. In the last 24 hours, how many times have you had retching or dry heaves without bringing anything up?

 

•No times (n = 1)

 

•1 to 2 times (n = 2)

 

•3 to 4 times (n = 3)

 

•5 to 6 times (n = 4)

•7 or more times (n = 5)

 

Total Score

 
  1. This survey scoring tool was administered at baseline and after a week of therapy.