A Patient's Initial Plasma HCG Level Is 2250 IU/L, but 48

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient's initial plasma hCG level is 2250 IU/L, but 48 hours later it is 3375 IU/L, and another 48 hours later it is 4500 IU/L.These data provide laboratory evidence of which type of pregnancy?

• A)molar pregnancy
• B)ectopic pregnancy
• C)normal pregnancy
• D)There is not enough information to make a distinction.

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