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1
Q

what is the key risk factor for ectopic pregnancy?

A

scarring (fallopian tube)

2
Q

when / how does placenta previa present?

A

3rd trimester bleeding

3
Q

what drug can cause placental abruption?

A

cocaine

4
Q

placenta accreta is improper implantation of placenta into the _______________ with little or no intervening decidua

A

myometrium

5
Q

what is HELLP syndrome?

A

preeclampsia with:

  • hemolysis
  • elevated liver enzymes
  • low platelets
6
Q

what are the genetics of a partial mole?

A

69 chromosomes (normal ovum fertilized by two sperm)

7
Q

what are the genetics of a complete mole?

A

46 chromosomes (empty ovum fertilized by two sperm)

8
Q

which hydatidiform mole has fetal tissue?

A

partial

9
Q

which hydatidiform mole has diffuse hydropic villous edema?

A

complete

10
Q

which hydatidiform mole carries a risk for choriocarcinoma?

A

complete

11
Q

a hydatidiform mole is an abnormal conception characterized by swollen and edematous villi with proliferation of ______________

A

trophoblasts

12
Q

what is the treatment for hydatidiform moles?

A

suction curettage and B-hCG monitoring

13
Q

choriocarcinomas that arise from the ____________ (gestational / germ cell) pathway respond well to chemotherapy; those that arise from the ______________ (gestational / germ cell) pathway do not

A
  • gestational

- germ cell

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