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Preconception folic acid — USMLE Step 3 MCQ

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EasyOB/GYN (prenatal care, contraception, screening)Preconception folic acidUSMLE Step 3

A 27-year-old woman with regular menses is planning pregnancy. She has no chronic medical conditions and takes no medications. She asks what supplement to begin before conception. Which of the following is the most appropriate at this time?

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Correct answer: C — Folic acid supplementation

Folic acid before conception and in early pregnancy reduces neural tube defect risk.

Reference: ACOG Prepregnancy Counseling Guidance