Rh Incompatibility Mother is Rh (-) and baby is Rh (+). Mother has potential to create anti Rh (+) antibodies. RBC’s do not cross the placenta, but IgG antibodies do. There must be a traumatic event when the fetus’s blood comes in contact with the mother’s blood to trigger antibody production. Uterine trauma Amniocentesis Delivery […]

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Gestational Trophoblastic Disease

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In this episode we cover abortions and ectopics and some new study tips

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Routine Prenatal Care Terminology Estimated date of confinement (EDC) Last menstrual period (LMP) Miscarriage/abortion (Ab) Gravida (G) = pregnancy Parity (P) = deliveries   Advanced Maternal Age (AMA) = >35 years old Shorthand A patient’s simplified OB history can be written using the common abbreviations Gravida (number of pregnancies) = G Parity (number of births) […]

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Intro to season 2

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I'm giving way a $562 PANCE review package this week. Be sure to get you entry in before June 26th for the random drawing. Listen for details or go to www.physicianassistantexamreview.com/giveaway

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We cover over 50 review questions this week, come take a listen

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Child Abuse Things you should know The physical, sexual or emotional maltreatment or neglect of a child or children Classification: Neglect Physical Abuse Psychological or Emotional Abuse Sexual Abuse: Several studies have shown that in North America Studies that as many as  25% of women and 12% of men have experienced sexual abuse as a […]

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  Substance Dependence Things you should know Use of one or more substances leads to a clinically significant impairment or distress Signs and Symptoms See Diagnosis below Diagnosis Physical assessment Laboratory test Toxicology screening – using either blood or urine sample Psychological assessment using Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) One may have […]

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Personality Disorders!!!

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