A 28-year-old with suspected ectopic pregnancy is hemodynamically stable; β‑hCG is 5,800 mIU/mL and fetal cardiac activity is detected outside the ute...

Question

A 28-year-old with suspected ectopic pregnancy is hemodynamically stable; β‑hCG is 5,800 mIU/mL and fetal cardiac activity is detected outside the uterus. Which management is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Surgical management is preferred given findings

Answer

Single-dose methotrexate

Answer

Two-dose methotrexate

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Expectant management

Answer

Delay intervention until β‑hCG exceeds 10,000 mIU/mL

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Ectopic Pregnancy-Selection of Therapy

A 28-year-old with suspected ectopic pregnancy is hemodynamically stable; β‑hCG is 5,800 mIU/mL and fetal cardiac activity is detected outside the uterus. Which management is most appropriate?