As part of her standard pregnancy care, a young pregnant woman is given a test where she is administered glucose and then has her blood sugars checked at intervals afterward. The correct medical term for this test is:

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The glucose tolerance test is a standard test given during pregnancy to check for gestational diabetes. The test involves giving the patient a measured dose of glucose and then monitoring blood sugar levels at specific intervals afterward to determine how well the body is able to process the glucose. Option A, thyroid scan, is a test used to diagnose thyroid problems and is not relevant in standard pregnancy care. Option C, postprandial blood sugar, refers to blood sugar levels after a meal and is not specific to the glucose tolerance test. Option D, fasting blood sugar, is a blood sugar test done after fasting for a certain period of time and is not specific to the glucose tolerance test given during pregnancy.

As Part of Her Standard Pregnancy Care, a Young Pregnant