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What is the recommended management for an incomplete abortion?
What is the recommended management for an incomplete abortion?
- Antibiotics
- Dilation and Curettage (D&C) (correct)
- Methergine administration
- Oxytocin injection
Which symptom is indicative of a missed abortion?
Which symptom is indicative of a missed abortion?
- Uterine cramping and bleeding
- Fetal heart sounds are initially heard
- Absence of fetal heart sounds (correct)
- Enlargement of the uterus
What is the likely cause of a complete abortion?
What is the likely cause of a complete abortion?
- Mild uterine cramping
- Open cervix
- Empty uterus on ultrasound (correct)
- Retained placenta in the uterus
In the case of a complete abortion, why may no further medical or surgical treatment be necessary?
In the case of a complete abortion, why may no further medical or surgical treatment be necessary?
Which characteristic distinguishes a missed abortion from a complete abortion?
Which characteristic distinguishes a missed abortion from a complete abortion?
What would be the appropriate treatment for an ectopic pregnancy?
What would be the appropriate treatment for an ectopic pregnancy?
Which term refers to the involuntary loss of the product of conception prior to 20 weeks gestation?
Which term refers to the involuntary loss of the product of conception prior to 20 weeks gestation?
What is the main characteristic of a threatened abortion?
What is the main characteristic of a threatened abortion?
Which condition is characterized by a small macerated fetus, sometimes with no fetus, surrounded by fluid inside an open sac?
Which condition is characterized by a small macerated fetus, sometimes with no fetus, surrounded by fluid inside an open sac?
What is the main difference between complete and incomplete abortion?
What is the main difference between complete and incomplete abortion?
Which factor is not commonly associated with spontaneous abortion?
Which factor is not commonly associated with spontaneous abortion?
Under which condition does the cervix remain closed in cases of possible pregnancy loss?
Under which condition does the cervix remain closed in cases of possible pregnancy loss?
What is the earliest diagnostic method for confirming a complete abortion?
What is the earliest diagnostic method for confirming a complete abortion?
Which antibiotic combination is commonly used for managing septic abortion?
Which antibiotic combination is commonly used for managing septic abortion?
Which of the following is a sign of septic abortion?
Which of the following is a sign of septic abortion?
What can lead to infertility after recovery from septic abortion?
What can lead to infertility after recovery from septic abortion?
What is the treatment for incomplete abortion accompanied by infection?
What is the treatment for incomplete abortion accompanied by infection?
Which symptom is NOT associated with septic abortion?
Which symptom is NOT associated with septic abortion?
