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Rh-Negative Patients
An Indirect Coombs test is used to determine if a pregnant patient is Rh-positive or Rh-negative.
Rh-Negative Patients
An Indirect Coombs test is used to determine if a pregnant patient is Rh-positive or Rh-negative.
AFP measurement
During amniocentesis, alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) levels are measured. HIGH levels of AFP are associated with neural tube defects. LOW levels of AFP are associated with chromosomal disorders (such as Down Syndrome)....
AFP measurement
During amniocentesis, alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) levels are measured. HIGH levels of AFP are associated with neural tube defects. LOW levels of AFP are associated with chromosomal disorders (such as Down Syndrome)....
Depo-Provera Side Effect
A person who gets medroxyprogesterone (Depo-Provera) shots for contraception needs to increase their intake of Calcium and Vitamin D because a key side effect of this medication is decreased bone density!
Depo-Provera Side Effect
A person who gets medroxyprogesterone (Depo-Provera) shots for contraception needs to increase their intake of Calcium and Vitamin D because a key side effect of this medication is decreased bone density!
Injectible Medroxyprogesterone
Injectible medroxyprogesterone can cause bone loss. Advise patient to take Calcium and Vitamin D supplements to reduce the risk of bone loss.
Injectible Medroxyprogesterone
Injectible medroxyprogesterone can cause bone loss. Advise patient to take Calcium and Vitamin D supplements to reduce the risk of bone loss.
Diaphragm Patient Teaching
Important patient teaching about diaphragms: Diaphragms should remain in place for 6 hrs after intercourse; Reapply spermicide after intercourse.
Diaphragm Patient Teaching
Important patient teaching about diaphragms: Diaphragms should remain in place for 6 hrs after intercourse; Reapply spermicide after intercourse.
Ulstrasounds in Pregnancy
During pregnancies, an ultrasound is typically performed ~ 18-20 weeks gestation to assess for growth, development, and age of the fetus.
Ulstrasounds in Pregnancy
During pregnancies, an ultrasound is typically performed ~ 18-20 weeks gestation to assess for growth, development, and age of the fetus.
Fetal Lung Maturity
Fetal lung maturity is determined by the L/S ratio.
Fetal Lung Maturity
Fetal lung maturity is determined by the L/S ratio.
Key Patient Teaching: IUDs
Key patient teaching with IUDs: Report foul smelling discharge, change in IUD string length, fever/chills, or pain with intercourse!
Key Patient Teaching: IUDs
Key patient teaching with IUDs: Report foul smelling discharge, change in IUD string length, fever/chills, or pain with intercourse!
Folic acid and pregnancy
Folic acid is SUPER important during pregnancy because it helps to prevent neural tube defects.
Folic acid and pregnancy
Folic acid is SUPER important during pregnancy because it helps to prevent neural tube defects.
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