03-30-2007, 12:46 AM
A 37-year old nulliparous woman with rheumatoid arthritis presents to your office at 7 weeks gestation for her first prenatal visit. She and her husband are very excited about the pregnancy. However, they are concerned about the potential affects of her rheumatoid arthritis on the pregnancy. The patient's disease is currently well controlled with NSAIDs alone. Which test should be obtained at this visti to help counsel your patient?
A. Amniocentesis
B. ANA
C. AFP
D. Rheumatoid factor
E. Anti-SS A (Ro)
A. Amniocentesis
B. ANA
C. AFP
D. Rheumatoid factor
E. Anti-SS A (Ro)