A 26-year-old woman attends the GP at her first antenatal appointment at 8 weeks of gestation. She has a BMI of 22 kg/m², no significant medical histo...

Question

A 26-year-old woman attends the GP at her first antenatal appointment at 8 weeks of gestation. She has a BMI of 22 kg/m², no significant medical history, and this is her first pregnancy. What dose of folic acid should she be taking?

Accepted Answer

400 micrograms daily until 12 weeks

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200 micrograms daily until 12 weeks

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5 mg daily until 12 weeks

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400 micrograms daily throughout pregnancy

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5 mg daily throughout pregnancy

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Folic Acid Supplementation

A 26-year-old woman attends the GP at her first antenatal appointment at 8 weeks of gestation. She has a BMI of 22 kg/m², no significant medical history, and this is her first pregnancy. What dose of folic acid should she be taking?