Abortion Flashcards
1
Q
One in _ women will have an abortion
A
three
2
Q
Abortions can be __ or ___
A
spontaneous or induced
3
Q
90% of abortions occur in the ___ trimester of pregnancy
A
first
4
Q
Abortions before _ weeks are the safest for the women
A
8
5
Q
What are the two recognizable tissues after an abortion after 5 and 12 weeks?
A
Decidua and trophoblastic villi after 5, then placenta at 9, then fetal parts at 12
6
Q
The two components of a medical abortion are
A
mifepristone and misoprostol
7
Q
Mifepristone is an anti __ and misoprostol is a ____
A
progesterone; prostaglandin
8
Q
Misoprostol causes ___ contractions and helps expel the fetal tissue
A
uterine
9
Q
Ovulation can begin _ after an abortion
A
a week
10
Q
Methotrexate is the standard of care for
A
ectopic pregnancies
