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Ectopic pregnancy — ABFM Board MCQ

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ModerateWomen's health/OB/GYNEctopic pregnancyABFM Board

A 30-year-old woman has 7 weeks of amenorrhea, unilateral pelvic pain, and light vaginal bleeding. Urine pregnancy test is positive. She is hemodynamically stable. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step?

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Correct answer: C — Transvaginal ultrasonography and quantitative beta-hCG

Early pregnancy with unilateral pain and bleeding requires evaluation for ectopic pregnancy using transvaginal ultrasound and quantitative beta-hCG.

Reference: American Family Physician clinical reviews and AAFP guidance: https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp.html