Blood hCG Levels Patient Blood hCG Levels (mIU/mL) 111 256 529 3 15 392 1 2 3 4 Which patient most likely did NOT conceive during the last cycle and which patient is in the second trimester of the pregnancy, respectively? Select one: a. Patient 2 and Patient 3 b. Patient 3 and Patient 4 c. Patient 3 and Patient 2 d. Patient 2 and Patient 1

Blood hCG Levels Patient Blood hCG Levels (mIU/mL) 111 256 529 3 15 392 1 2 3 4 Which patient most likely did NOT conceive during the last cycle and which patient is in the second trimester of the pregnancy, respectively? Select one: a. Patient 2 and Patient 3 b. Patient 3 and Patient 4 c. Patient 3 and Patient 2 d. Patient 2 and Patient 1

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305964792

Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Chapter43: Specialty Laboratory Tests

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