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What is the purpose of the baseline pelvic examination mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the baseline pelvic examination mentioned in the text?
- To rule out metastasis (correct)
- To monitor the progression of choriocarcinoma
- For patients who have experienced previous pregnancy losses
- To help keep the cervix closed until term
What is the significance of gradually declining HCG titers according to the text?
What is the significance of gradually declining HCG titers according to the text?
- Suggests no complication (correct)
- Necessitates prophylactic chemotherapy
- Indicates choriocarcinoma recurrence
- Requires immediate chest X-ray
What is the purpose of suction curettage as mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of suction curettage as mentioned in the text?
- To evacuate the mole (correct)
- To rule out metastasis
- To monitor the progression of choriocarcinoma
- To help keep the cervix closed until term
What does premature cervical dilatation aim to achieve?
What does premature cervical dilatation aim to achieve?
What is the purpose of evaluating hCG levels 48 hours after the start of bleeding?
What is the purpose of evaluating hCG levels 48 hours after the start of bleeding?
According to the Cardiff, Sandovsky method (rule of 10), what indicates a normal fetal movement?
According to the Cardiff, Sandovsky method (rule of 10), what indicates a normal fetal movement?
What intervention is needed in the case of inevitable abortion?
What intervention is needed in the case of inevitable abortion?
What is the purpose of Rh (D antigen) immune globulin (RhoGAM) in pregnant women with Rh-negative blood?
What is the purpose of Rh (D antigen) immune globulin (RhoGAM) in pregnant women with Rh-negative blood?
What is the primary purpose of the menstrual extraction (suction evacuation) procedure?
What is the primary purpose of the menstrual extraction (suction evacuation) procedure?
Why is it important for all Rh-negative women who had an abortion to receive RhoGAM?
Why is it important for all Rh-negative women who had an abortion to receive RhoGAM?
What should women avoid after undergoing the menstrual extraction procedure?
What should women avoid after undergoing the menstrual extraction procedure?
