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Why is Rhogam given? CORRECT ANSWER Rho(D) immune globulin (RhoGAM) is used to prevent the immunological condition known as rhesus disease or hemolytic disease of the newborn. RhoGAM is a solution of IgG anti-D (anti-RhD) antibodies that suppresses the mother's immune system from attacking Rh-positive blood cells that have entered the maternal bloodstream from fetal circulation. In an Rh-negative mother, RhoGAM can prevent temporary sensitization of the maternal immune system to RhD antigens, w...

anemia is Central venous hemoglobin < __ or capillary hemoglobin < __ - Answer-13 14.5 in twin to twin transfusion there is a hemoglobin b/w twins > ___g/dL - Answer-5 Rh + fetal cells enter the bloodstream of an Rh - mother resulting in maternal antibody production to the Rh + fetal cells SUBSEQUENT pregnancies will have destruction of fetal RBCs if the fetus is Rh + - Answererythroblastosis fetalis when should RhoGAM be given to the mother - Answer-any sort of trauma 28 weeks G...

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