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A 35-year-old G3P2 woman currently 39 weeks pregnant presents to the emergency department with painful vaginal bleeding shortly after a motor vehicle accident in which she was a passenger. She had her seat belt on and reports that the airbag deployed immediately upon her car's impact against a tree. She admits that she actively smokes cigarettes. Her prenatal workup is unremarkable. Her previous pregnancies were remarkable for one episode of chorioamnionitis that resolved with antibiotics. Her temperature is 98.6°F (37°C), blood pressure is 90/60 mmHg, pulse is 130/min, and respirations are 20/min. The fetal pulse is 110/min. Her uterus is tender and firm. The remainder of her physical exam is unremarkable. What is the most likely diagnosis?

APlacental abruption

BEclampsia

CVasa previa

DPreterm labor

EPreeclampsia

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A 26-year-old primigravid woman at 39 weeks' gestation is admitted to the hospital in active labor. Pregnancy was complicated by mild oligohydramnios detected a week ago, which was managed with hydration. Her pulse is 92/min, respirations are 18/min, and blood pressure is 134/76 mm Hg. Pelvic examination shows 100% cervical effacement and 10 cm cervical dilation; the vertex is at 0 station. Cardiotocography is shown. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?

AMaternal repositioning and oxygen administration

BEmergent cesarean section

CElevation of the fetal head

DReassurance

ERapid amnioinfusion

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A clinical diagnosis of abruptio placentae is suspected. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in the management of this patient?

AVaginal delivery

BAdministration of intravenous oxytocin

CAdministration of intramuscular betamethasone

DAdministration of intravenous fluids

EAdministration of intravenous tranexamic acid

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