A 28-year-old GBS-positive gravida presents in labor at 39 weeks with no allergies. Which intrapartum prophylaxis is correct?...

Question

A 28-year-old GBS-positive gravida presents in labor at 39 weeks with no allergies. Which intrapartum prophylaxis is correct?

Accepted Answer

Penicillin G 5 million units IV loading then 2.5-3.0 million units IV every 4 hours until delivery

Answer

Penicillin G 5 million units IV loading then 1 million units q8h

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Vancomycin 1 g IV every 24 hours

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Cefazolin only after fever develops

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No prophylaxis if afebrile

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): GBS Intrapartum Prophylaxis