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Rhogam is a shot that some women have to get during pregnancy. The reason for this is because their body will reject the baby due to the mother and father being conflicting blood types.

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When was rhogam invented?

1963


Where is the injection site for rhogam?

deltoid


What type plasma protein is RhoGam?

RhoGam is an antibody given to Rh- women who give birth to Rh+ child. RhoGam is what type of plasma protein? A. alpha globulin B. beta globulin C. gamma globulin D. fibrinogen


RhoGam is what type of plasma protein?

gamma globulin


Do you need rhogam after placenta accreta with hysterectomy?

yes


Would marijuana affect the rhogam shot?

The use of marijuana can cause the the rhogam shot to counter act and can cause a miss carry and effect on any other pregnantcy you try again


What blocks maternal recognition of fetal red blood cells?

RhoGAM


Which persons is most likely to be given a shot of RhoGam?

a woman who has just given birth to a baby


What happens to fetus if mothers is not vaccinated with RH gram?

Most likely nothing will happen but if you are Rh- and baby is Rh+, there is a chance that there might be a break in the normal barrier between mom and baby's blood at birth and mom needs the Rhogam within 72 hours of birth (or even miscarriage). If she doesn't get the Rhogam, the next baby can be seriously damaged. Do not get the Rhogam during pregnancy.


The immune serum used to prevent maternal sensitization to Rh antigens is?

RhoGAM


What kind of person is most likely to be giving a shot of RhoGam?

A Woman who has just given birth to a baby.


When do you need a Rhgam shot during pregnancy?

A Rhogam shot is given to an RH negative mother who gave birth to RH positive baby, had ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage. Rhogam should be given within 48 to 72 hours to prevent formation of antibodies that can harm future babies.