What data on a patient's health history places her at risk for an ectopic pregnancy?
a. Use of oral contraceptives for 5 years
b. Recurrent pelvic infections
c. Ovarian cyst 2 years ago
d. Heavy menstrual flow of 4 days' duration
B
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A Oral contraceptives do not increase the risk for ectopic pregnancies.
B Infection and subsequent scarring of the fallopian tubes prevents normal
movement of the fertilized ovum into the uterus for implantation.
C Ovarian cysts do not cause scarring of the fallopian tubes.
D This will not cause scarring of the fallopian tubes, which is the main risk factor
for ectopic pregnancies.
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