A 24-year-old woman at 8 weeks' gestation presents for her first prenatal visit. She has no bleeding or pain. She is unsure of vaccination and

Question

A 24-year-old woman at 8 weeks' gestation presents for her first prenatal visit. She has no bleeding or pain. She is unsure of vaccination and infection screening history. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?

Accepted Answer

Order standard prenatal laboratory testing including blood type, antibody screen, HIV, hepatitis B, syphilis, and urine culture

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Order amniocentesis as routine first test

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Defer laboratory testing until delivery

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Perform cervical cerclage today

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Start methotrexate

Initial prenatal care — USMLE Step 3 MCQ

A 24-year-old woman at 8 weeks' gestation presents for her first prenatal visit. She has no bleeding or pain. She is unsure of vaccination and infection screening history. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?