The Practitioner Is Evaluating a Woman Who Is at High

Multiple Choice

The practitioner is evaluating a woman who is at high risk for an ectopic pregnancy. The β-hCG level is far above the level expected for an intrauterine pregnancy and there is no intrauterine sac seen on ultrasound. Which is the appropriate interpretation of the information?

A) An ectopic pregnancy should be of high concern.
B) The findings could indicate a psuedogestational sac.
C) An intrauterine pregnancy is possible and likely to be very early.
D) The findings are insignificant and further testing needs completed.