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Pregnancy and sickle cell trait.
zkadhem - 06-19-09 11:47
A patient comes to the clinic for her first prenatal examination. Genetic testing reveals that the patient has the sickle cell trait (is a carrier). The father of the baby is normal. 1.Which of the following statements is correct?
zkadhem - 06-19-09 11:47
A patient comes to the clinic for her first prenatal examination. Genetic testing reveals that the patient has the sickle cell trait (is a carrier). The father of the baby is normal. 1.Which of the following statements is correct?
The correct answer and explanation will be available after you answer.
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Re: Pregnancy and sickle cell trait. chokman - 11-07-09 18:22 My answer is: d.
because mother is just a carrier and the father is normal.
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Re: Pregnancy and sickle cell trait. conym5 - 04-09-10 07:59 sickle cell trait ( carriers.)..The patient is at increased risk of developing pre eclampsia due to kidney damage and renal failure ....
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Re: Pregnancy and sickle cell trait. bobby - 08-14-10 23:00 Can someone elaborate on the explaination please.
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Re: Pregnancy and sickle cell trait. babbu5508 - 08-31-10 00:06 My answer is: b.
The patient should be told to avoid high altitudes because low atmospheric concentrations of oxygen could induce a sickle cell crisis. Even though the patient is only a carrier, she is susceptible to sickle cell crisis during pregnancy.
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