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Duke PA OB Genetic Testing

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Increased maternal age is defined as a mother who will be __ years or older on the day of delivery   show
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Why do we worry about increased maternal age   show
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show Three or more  
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show Insuline dependent diabetics, lupus, seizure disorders, substance abuse  
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An exposure during embryogenesis which has a harmful effect on the developing fetus   show
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What are the two systems that continue to develop throughout pregnancy   show
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show Consanguinity  
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Consanguinity increases the risk for __ disorders   show
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show 5-7  
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show Ultrasound measurements of the nuchal translucency obtained 10-13 6/7 gestational weeks. Designed to identify fetuses at risk for Down syndrome, trisomy 13 and trisomy 18  
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What does CVS stand for   show
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Ultrasound can identify __% of babies with Down syndrome   show
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Ultrasound cannot __ all chromosome conditions or birth defects   show
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show 30  
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show Hydrops  
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show A chromosomal abnormality  
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Couples who experience habitual abortion constitute about __% of the population   show
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Recurrent pregnancy loss is now defined as __ spontaneous abortions   show
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show Trisomy 13,18 and 21  
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What is the most frequent abnormality related to a chromosome abnormality   show
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What is the most common type of Down syndrome   show
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There is a positive correlation with the frequency of Down syndrome and __   show
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show Teenage, and over 35  
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What is the incidence of babies born with Down syndrome to mothers over the age of 45   show
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What is the incidence of babies born with Down syndrome to mothers over the age of 40   show
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show 1 in 600 deliveries  
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show Anencephaly, spina bifida, and meningomyelocele  
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show 2-5%, 10% respectively  
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show Maternal serum AFP  
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Cystic fibrosis affects __ individuals of European descent in the United States   show
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All individuals with a family history of cystic fibrosis should be offered __   show
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What is the value of CVS   show
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What is the downfall of CVS   show
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show 15-17 weeks  
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What is the underlyin risk of amniocentesis when performed at 15 weeks of gestation and beyond   show
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show 10-14 days  
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show 1 in 2  
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show 1 in 4 of being affected, 1 in 2 of being a carrier  
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Nuchal translucency, measured between 11 and 13 6/7 weeks, combined with free b-hcg, and pregnancy associated plasma protein A levels has been found to have 87% sensitivity for detection of __   show
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show Structural cardiac abnormalities and skeletal dysplasia  
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AKA the triple screen   show
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show Maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein, beta hCG, and estriol  
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What is added to the triple screen to make it the quad screen in some institutions   show
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To which populations should screening for sickle cell disease be offered   show
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show Hemoglobin electrophoresis  
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show Caucasians and Ashkenazi jews  
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show It is not the standard of care, and is not recommended for every pregnancy  
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What type of information does a standard US examination provide   show
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When is a specialized US exam performed   show
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When is the typical fetal anatomic survey performed   show
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When is amniocentesis often performed   show
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What is the risk of abortion as a result of amniocentesis   show
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show 10-12 weeks  
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What is the benefit of CVS over amniocentesis   show
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show Higher rate of abortion, does not allow diagnosis of neural tube defects  
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show Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling  
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What are some benefits of PUBS   show
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show Accelerations of fetal heart rate  
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show 2 or more FHR accelerations, at least 15 bpm above baseline and lasting at least 15 seconds within a 20 min period  
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show Open neural tube defects  
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show Acetylcholinesterase  
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show Down syndrome  
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show Down syndrome  
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What is the most common consideration in selecting women for diagnostic amniocentesis   show
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After __ weeks both amniotic fluid and maternal plasma volume decrease   show
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