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IPV screening — USMLE Step 3 MCQ

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ModerateAmbulatory Medicine / Primary CareIPV screeningUSMLE Step 3

A 26-year-old woman presents for a routine visit 8 weeks after delivery. Her partner insists on answering questions for her and appears angry when she is asked about mood. She has multiple missed appointments and says she feels unsafe at home when interviewed privately. Which of the following is the most appropriate screening recommendation?

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Correct answer: C — Screen privately for intimate partner violence and connect with support services

Women of reproductive age, including postpartum patients, should be screened for IPV with appropriate privacy and referral to evidence-based interventions.

Reference: USPSTF Intimate Partner Violence Screening, 2025