2013 A Flashcards
A cause of primary amenorrhea
a. Polycystic ovarian syndrome b. Premature ovarian failure c. Kallman syndrome d. Functional hypothalamic amenorrhea
C
A cause of secondary amennorhea
a. Prepubertal hypothyroidism b. Androgen resistance c. Phenothiazine derivatives d. 17, 20 desmolase deficiency
C
Which of the following is a cause of amenorrhea and manifests with presence of the uterus but with absent breast development?
a. MRKH Syndrome b. Turner syndrome c. Agonadism d. 17 α hydroxylase deficiency
B
Which of the following is a cause of amennorhea and manifests with the absence of both uterine and breast development?
a. 46, X abnormal X b. Uterovaginal agenesis c. Congenital anatomic defect in CNS d. Agonadism
D
What causes endometrial bleeding during menses?
a. Progesterone withdrawal from an estrogen-primed endometrium
b. Estrogen withdrawal from a progesterone-primed endometrium
c. High progesterone content
d. High estrogen content
A
What is mennorhagia?
a. Uterine bleeding at regular intervals of 7 days
c. Uterine bleeding more than 35 days apart
d. Uterine bleeding at irregular but frequent intervals
B
Which is a cause of anovulatory bleeding?
a. Coagulopathies b. Intrauterine device c. Adenomyosis d. Gonadal steroids
D
What is most effective in the control of acute uterine bleeding?
a. Paracetamol b. Estrogens c. Androgens d. NSAIDS
B
Which is true of primary dysmennorhea?
a. Dyspareunia is seen.
b. Fixed retroverted uterus with posterior tenderness is seen.
c. Pain is correlated with increased duration and flow of menses.
d. Laparoscopy is the best diagnostic modality.
C
Which is a symptom of Premenstrual Syndrome?
a. Bipedal Edema b. Psychosis c. Joint pains d. Lethargy
D
Preterm labor is defined as:
a. Regular uterine contractions 5-8 minutes apart b. Cervical effacement c. Progressive cervical dilatation d. All of the above
D
Which of the following risk factors has the strongest association with preterm birth?
a. Gestational DM b. History of preeclampsia c. History of preterm birth d. Smoking
D
Which of the following vaginal infections is significantly associated with preterm birth?
a. Candidiasis b. Bacterial vaginosis c. Trichomoniasis d. Herpes simplex infections
B
What is the mechanism of by which betamethasone reduces respiratory distress syndrome?
a. Acts synergistically with beta-adrenergic agents to prolong latency period b. Increased prostaglandin production c. Increased interleukin-1 production d. Increased production of surfactant
D
Which is the most common cause of indicated pre term birth?
a. Abruptio placentae b. Placenta previa c. Preeclampsia d. Gestational diabetes
C
Which of the following tocolytics is associated with premature closure of fetal ductus arteriosus?
a. Ritodrine b. Nifedipine c. Magnesium sulfate d. Indomethacin
D
Postterm pregnancy is defined as pregnancy which extends beyond how many weeks?
a. 37 weeks b. 40 weeks c. 42 weeks d. 44 weeks
C
What is the most important reason for increased fetal morbidity and mortality in post term pregnancy?
a. Placental insufficiency b. Meconium-stained amniotic fluid c. Oligohydramnios and cord compression d. Decreased fetal urination
A
What is the appropriate management for a woman who has reached 42 weeks AOG with a Bishop’s score of 5 and estimated fetal weight of 3850 grams?
a. Expectant management or induction b. Start fetal well-being studies c. Amniocentesis to determine fetal lung maturation d. Elective caesarian section
A
For dichorionic diamnionic membranes to occur in monozygotic twins, when should division occur with reference to fertilitization?
a. < 72 hours b. >72 to 180 hours c. 180 to 240 hours
A
In advising a woman on calendar (rhythm) method, you would advise abstinence on fertile time as computed
a. length of longest cycle – 18 days and length of shortest cycle – 11 days
b. length of shortest cycle – 18 days and length of longest cycle – 11 days
c. length of longest cycle – 14 days and length of shortest cycle – 10 days
d. length of shortest cycle – 14 days and length of longest cycle – 10 days
B
Mechanism of action of copper IUD
a. Thickens cervical mucus b. Blocks LH surge c. Endometrial atrophy d. Sterile inflammation
D
Long acting methods of contraception EXCEPT:
a. depot medroxyprogesterone acetate b. transdermal contraception c. vaginal ring d. cervical cap
D
An absolute contraindication to oral contraceptive pill use
a. acne b. obesity c. history of headaches d. smokers above age 35
D