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A 32-year-old nulligravida patient with no prenatal care presents in labor. You realize lack of prenatal care increases her risk of a poor outcome. Specifically, what is the increased risk of mortality for women who do not receive prenatal care as compared to women who do?
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Which of the following is more common when women do not obtain prenatal care?
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A schematic of β-hCG levels in pregnancy is shown below. When do β-hCG levels peak in pregnancy?
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a. 40–50 days after last menstrual period
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b. 60–70 days after last menstrual period
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c. 80–90 days after last menstrual period
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d. 120–140 days after last menstrual period
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Which possible cause of a “false-positive” β-hCG is most common?
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b. Heterophilic antibodies
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c. Exogenous β-hCG use for weight loss
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d. β-hCG produced in the pituitary gland
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Which sign confirming an early intrauterine pregnancy is best demonstrated in the image below?
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A 33-year-old woman who presents for prenatal ...