A 24-year-old woman attends her first prenatal visit at 10 weeks' gestation. She has no dysuria, fever, or flank pain. Urinalysis dipstick is

Question

A 24-year-old woman attends her first prenatal visit at 10 weeks' gestation. She has no dysuria, fever, or flank pain. Urinalysis dipstick is unremarkable. Which of the following is the most appropriate screening recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Obtain urine culture screening

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Screen with vaginal wet mount

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Treat with fluoroquinolone prophylaxis

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Defer testing unless dysuria develops

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Use CT urogram for screening

Asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnancy — USMLE Step 3 MCQ

A 24-year-old woman attends her first prenatal visit at 10 weeks' gestation. She has no dysuria, fever, or flank pain. Urinalysis dipstick is unremarkable. Which of the following is the most appropriate screening recommendation?