A 29-Year-Old Woman, Gravida 1 Para 0, at 34 Weeks

question 361

Multiple Choice

A 29-year-old woman, gravida 1 para 0, at 34 weeks gestation comes to the office for a routine prenatal visit.  She has had no contractions, vaginal bleeding, or leakage of fluid.  Fetal movement is normal.  The patient has systemic lupus erythematosus with positive anti-Ro/SSA antibodies but has had no flares during this pregnancy.  Her medications include hydroxychloroquine, low-dose aspirin, and a prenatal vitamin.  Blood pressure is 130/88 mm Hg and pulse is 65/min.  Fundal height is 33 cm.  The remainder of the physical examination is unremarkable.  Urine dipstick has trace protein.  A nonstress test is performed for 10 minutes; results are shown in the exhibit.  Which of the following is the most likely etiology for this patient's fetal heart rate tracing?

• A)Congenital fetal heart block
• B)Fetal head compression
• C)Fetal prematurity
• D)Quiet fetal sleep cycle
• E)Uteroplacental insufficiency

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