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Which medical specialty is combined with obstetrics under the discipline known as OB/GYN?

  • Cardiology
  • Pediatrics
  • Gynecology (correct)
  • Dermatology

What is the main focus of obstetrics?

  • Orthopedics
  • Pregnancy and childbirth (correct)
  • Childcare
  • Geriatrics

What is the purpose of prenatal care?

  • To screen for complications of pregnancy (correct)
  • To administer vaccinations
  • To provide postpartum care
  • To perform surgery

Which test is generally included in routine prenatal care during the first trimester of pregnancy?

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What is the purpose of the RhoGAM shot given at 28 weeks during pregnancy?

<p>To prevent Rh disease (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which field of study is focused on pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period?

<p>Obstetrics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of prenatal care?

<p>To screen for various complications of pregnancy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which test is generally included in routine prenatal care during the first trimester of pregnancy?

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What is the purpose of the RhoGAM shot given at 28 weeks during pregnancy?

<p>To prevent Rh disease (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medical specialty is combined with obstetrics under the discipline known as OB/GYN?

<p>Gynecology (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

OB/GYN

A medical specialty that combines obstetrics and gynecology, focusing on women's reproductive health.

Obstetrics

The branch of medicine focused on pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.

Prenatal care

Regular checkups and screenings during pregnancy to monitor the health of the mother and fetus.

Complete blood count

A blood test typically done during the first trimester of pregnancy to check for anemia, infections, and other issues.

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RhoGAM shot

An injection given during pregnancy to prevent Rh disease, a condition that can affect future pregnancies.

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Gynecology

The branch of medicine focused on the health of the female reproductive system.

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What is the purpose of prenatal care?

Prenatal care is essential for monitoring the health of both the mother and the developing fetus, aiming to identify and manage potential complications throughout pregnancy.

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Why is a complete blood count important during the first trimester?

A complete blood count helps screen for anemia, infections, and other health issues that can affect both the mother and the fetus during pregnancy.

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What is the purpose of the RhoGAM shot?

The RhoGAM shot is given to prevent Rh disease, a condition that can occur when a mother is Rh-negative and the baby is Rh-positive. It helps prevent complications in future pregnancies.

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What are the two main fields of study combined in OB/GYN?

OB/GYN combines obstetrics, the branch of medicine focused on pregnancy and childbirth, and gynecology, which focuses on the health of the female reproductive system.

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Study Notes

Obstetrics and Gynecology

  • Obstetrics is combined with Gynecology under the discipline known as OB/GYN.

Obstetrics

  • The main focus of obstetrics is on pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.

Prenatal Care

  • The purpose of prenatal care is to monitor the health of the mother and the fetus throughout pregnancy.
  • Routine prenatal care during the first trimester of pregnancy generally includes the Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) test.
  • The purpose of the RhoGAM shot given at 28 weeks during pregnancy is to prevent Rh disease, which occurs when a mother's immune system reacts to a fetus's Rh-positive blood type.

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