NCM_109 topic 2.1 Flashcards
1
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What is Hyperemesis Gravidarum?
A
persistent, uncontrollable vomiting that begins in the first weeks of pregnancy and may continue throughout pregnancy, although its severity usually lessens.
2
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Causes of HEG?
A
allergy of fetal proteins, and elevated levels of estrogen and beta-hCG, first-time pregnancy or multiple pregnancies
3
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what is an ectopic pregnancy?
A
an implantation of a fertilized ovum in an area outside the uterine cavity, usually happens in cervix or abdomen.