Author Question: What is one of the reasons a mother who is Rh incompatible with her fetus is given the drug RhoGAM ... (Read 57 times)

soccerdreamer_17 · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

What is one of the reasons a mother who is Rh incompatible with her fetus is given the drug RhoGAM after delivery or after an amniocentesis, miscarriage, or abortion?

a. If she is not given the drug, she will not be able to breastfeed her baby or future children.
b. If she is not given the drug, it can be dangerous for future pregnancies and lead to fetal death.
c. If she is not given the drug within the first 12 hours of delivery, she is at risk for developing a serious bacterial infection that could result in death.
d. If she is not given the drug, she will likely become infertile.

Question 2

What is the most common chromosomal abnormality resulting in birth defects?

a. Down syndrome
b. Cystic fibrosis
c. Spina bifida
d. Autism