Question

RhoGAM is ____ mg given at 28 weeks of gestation and within ___ hours after delivery of the Rh-positive baby.

a) 200 mcg; 48 hours
b) 300 mcg; 72 hours
c) 300 mcg; 48 hours
d) 200 mcg; 72 hours

Answer 1

RhoGAM is administered at 28 weeks of gestation and within 72 hours after delivery of an Rh-positive baby. The correct dosage is 300 mcg, and the correct timeframe is within 48 hours.

Step-by-step explanation:

RhoGAM is administered at 28 weeks of gestation and within 72 hours after delivery of an Rh-positive baby. The correct dosage of RhoGAM is 300 mcg. Therefore, option (d) 200 mcg; 72 hours is incorrect. Thus, the correct answer is option (c) 300 mcg; 48 hours.