Rhogam (Rhophylae)

Question 1

What is Rhogam?

Answer 1

Rhogam is concentrated IG that suppresses the immune response in nonsensitive women with Rh-Negative blood who may receive Rh-Positive blood exposure during pregnancy.

Question 2

What is the Rhogam use in OB?

Answer 2

Rhogam prevents the production of Anti-Rho antibodies in Rh-Negative moms

Question 3

What are contraindications of using Rhogam?

Answer 3

Don’t use Rhogam in Rh-positive moms

Question 4

What is the dosage route for Rhogam?

Answer 4

IM in the deltoid or gluteal muscle

Question 5

All Rh-negative moms are dosed at what gestational age?

Answer 5

28 weeks antepartum

Question 6

All Rh-Negative moms who give birth to an Rh-positive baby receive a second Rhogam dose within how many hours of delivery?

Answer 6

72 hours

Question 7

How long should you observe a patient after giving Rhogam?

Answer 7

observe for 20 minutes after giving

Question 8

Would you give Rhogam to a Jehovah’s Witness?

Answer 8

You would consider their religion and tell them