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the expulsion of the fetus before viability, which is at 20 weeks or 500 grams
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Abortion
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because the term abortion may carry negative connotation, spontaneous abortion is often called _____
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miscarriage
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pathologic proliferation of trophoblastic cells
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GTD or gestational trophoblastic disease
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also known as a molar pregnancy, this is a disease in which abnormal development of the placenta occurs resulting in a fluid filled grape like cluster
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hydatidiform mole
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the most common hypertensive disorder in pregnancy, occurs in 2 to 7% of pregnancies, and up to 14% in twin pregnancies
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preeclampsia… defined as an increase in blood pressure after 20 weeks gestation or accompanied by proteinuria
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in its most severe form, _______, generalized seizures or coma develop.
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Eclampsia
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_______ syndrome is sometimes associated with severe preeclampsia
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HELLP -hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes and low platelet count.
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What provides passive antibody protection against Rh antigens?
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RhoGAM
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if the mother is Rh negative and is not administered RhoGAM the anemia resulting from this disorder can cause marked fetal edema, called _______.
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hydrops fetalis
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______ ________ is the implantation of the fertilized ovum in a site other than the endometrial lining of the uterus.
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Ectopic pregnancy
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excessive vomiting during pregnancy, occurs in 1/2% of pregnancies… this is called?
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Hyperemesis gravidarum
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the severe hemolytic syndrome resulting from hydrops fetalis is known as what?
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Erythroblastosis fetalis
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