A 22-Year-Old Patient Reports Her Concern About Not Having a Menstrual

question 16

Multiple Choice

A 22-year-old patient reports her concern about not having a menstrual period for the past 7 months.Which statement by the patient indicates a possible related factor to the amenorrhea?

• A) "I drink at least 3 glasses of nonfat milk every day."
• B) "I run 7 to 8 miles every day to keep my weight down."
• C) "I was treated for a sexually transmitted infection 2 years ago."
• D) "I am not sexually active but currently I have an IUD."

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Definitions:

Rh Positive

Rh Positive refers to the presence of the Rh(D) antigen on the surface of red blood cells, a key factor in determining the compatibility of blood types.

Rh Negative

A blood type classification indicating the absence of the Rh (Rhesus) antigen on the surface of red blood cells.

Anti-Rh Antibodies

Immune system proteins that target the Rh factor, potentially causing complications in Rh-incompatible blood transfusions or pregnancies.

Rh-positive

Refers to the presence of the Rh factor on the surface of red blood cells, a common blood group antigen.