A 24-year-old sexually active woman presents with lower abdo…
A 24-year-old sexually active woman presents with lower abdominal pain, abnormal vaginal discharge, and pain during intercourse. She reports that her symptoms have worsened over the past several days. On pelvic exam, she has cervical motion tenderness and purulent cervical discharge. Gonorrhea infection is suspected. When assessing a woman with possible gonorrhea, which of the following is of most concern?
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A 32-year-old woman at 28 weeks of gestation is diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) after an abnormal oral glucose tolerance test. She has no prior history of diabetes. Which of the following best explains the physiological mechanism contributing to the development of gestational diabetes?
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A 33-year-old woman presents for her annual well-woman exam. She has no significant complaints but expresses concern after hearing about infections that can increase the risk of cancer. Her Pap smear from the previous year was normal. She is sexually active with one partner and uses condoms inconsistently. Which of the following infections is most strongly associated with an increased risk of cancer in the genital region?
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A 53-year-old woman with no personal or family history of breast cancer presents for her annual wellness visit. She has no breast complaints, performs regular self-exams, and has never had a mammogram. She is otherwise healthy and takes no medications. What is the most appropriate breast cancer screening recommendation for this patient?
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