A Glucose Screen Should Be Performed During the Initial Prenatal

question 26

Multiple Choice

A glucose screen should be performed during the initial prenatal examination of women

• A) who are underweight.
• B) without a family history of diabetes mellitus.
• C) who are under 20 years of age or younger.
• D) who have delivered a prior macrosomic baby.

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Definitions:

L-Serine

An α-amino acid important in biosynthesis, which serves as a building block for proteins.

Predominant Form

The most abundant or common form of a substance under specified conditions.

L-Phenylalanine

An essential amino acid with the formula C9H11NO2, used in the biosynthesis of proteins.

Biological pH

The pH range maintained in biological systems and fluids critical for the proper functioning of cells and biochemical processes.