BM4 LQs Flashcards
Which genetic syndrome belongs to the other types of diabetes mellitus according to MODY?
a. Edward syndrome
b. Klinefelter syndrome
c. Marfan syndrome
d. Noonan syndrome
b. Klinefelter syndrome
Which statement is true regarding incidence of Pregestational diabetes?
a. overt DM incidence is similar to obesity
b. >3000 new cases are diagnosed each year
c. women with type 2 DM have undiagnosed GDM
d. 15% of GDM are found to have diabetes after birth
a. overt DM incidence is similar to obesity
The diagnosis of pregestational diabetes is based on which criteria?
a. random plasma glucose level >200 mg/dL and history of unexplained fetal loss
b. fasting glucose level >125mg/dL plus polydipsia
c. hemoglobin A1c of at least 6.5% plus plasma glucose of mmol/L
d. random plasma glucose of at least 11.1 mmol/L plus persistent glucosuria
b. fasting glucose level >125mg/dL plus polydipsia
One of which is the fetal effects of Overt diabetes with HbA1c concentrations >12%
a. cardiomyopathy
b. hyperglycemia
c. hypercalcemia
d. oligohydramnios
a. cardiomyopathy
Incidence of macrosomia rises significantly when mean maternal blood glucose concentrations chronically exceed what level?
a. 115 mg/dL
b. 120 mg/dL
c. 125 mg/dL
d. 130 mg/dL
d. 130 mg/dL
This statement is true regarding the maternal effect of diabetes mellitus?
a. microalbuminuria which is more than 300 mg/24 hours develops in patients destined to have end-stage renal disease
b. diabetic nephropathy commonly regreses due to improved glucose control
c. neovascularization begins on the vitreous and out into the retinal surface in response to ischemia
d. Peripheral symmetrical sensorimotor diabetic neuropathy is common in diabetic pregnant women
b. diabetic nephropathy commonly regreses due to improved glucose control
What is the maintenance dose of low dose IV insulin in the management of ketoacidosis?
a. 2-8 U/hour
b. 4-6 U/hour
c. 2-10 U/hour
d. 4-12 U/hour
c. 2-10 U/hour
Which long acting insulin is commonly used in pregnant women with diabetes?
a. Lispro
b. Regular
c. Aspart
d. Glargine
d. Glargine
How do we manage overt diabetes during third trimester and delivery?
a. according to ACOG fetal surveillance should start at 28-32 weeks AOG
b. fetal kick counts should be done starting 34 weeks AOG
c. labor induction and delivery is planned at 39 weeks gestation (planned at 38 weeks)
d. reducing dose of long-acting insulin to be given on the day of delivery
d. reducing dose of long-acting insulin to be given on the day of delivery
According to ACOG, screening and diagnosis of gestational diabetes should be a two-step approach. Which is the recommended threshold value for its diagnosis?
a. FBS = 5.1 mmol/L
b. 1hour OGTT = 150 mg/dL
c. FBS = 95 mg/dL
d. 2hour OGTT = 9 mmol/L \
a. FBS = 5.1 mmol/L
Screening with 50g OGCT should be performed at what AOG?
a. 12 weeks AOG
b. 20 weeks AOG
c. 24 weeks AOG
d. 30 weeks AOG
c. 24 weeks AOG
According to the Fifth International Workshop Conference on Gestational, screening strategy for high risk patients should include
a. Strong family history of type 2 diabetes
b. One-step procedure: diagnostic 100-g OGTT performed on all subjects
c. Age < 25 years
d. Member of an ethnic group with prevalence of GDM
a. Strong family history of type 2 diabetes
Which proinsulin like polypeptide is a risk factor for fetal macrosomia in GDM?
a. epidermal growth factor
b. fibroblast growth factor
c. platelet-derived growth factor
d. insulin-like growth factor
d. insulin-like growth factor
What is the recommended treatment of GDM with insulin according to ACOG?
a. insulin is considered if 1-hour postprandial levels persistently exceed 130 md/dL
b. insulin crosses placenta and is safe during pregnancy
c. insulin is added if fasting levels persistently exceed 95 mg/dL
d. regular insulin is helpful in postprandial glucose management
c. insulin is added if fasting levels persistently exceed 95 mg/dL
One of the side effects of metformin when given in pregnancy is:
a. PROM
b. phototherapy
c. stillbirth
d. 5-minute Apgar score ≤5
b. phototherapy
What is the effect of thyroid disorders on pregnancy?
a. increased preterm birth
b. increased prenatal morbidity
c. increased postpartum thyroiditis
d. increased GDM
c. increased postpartum thyroiditis
Which hormone is structurally similar to TSH?
a. human chorionic gonadotropin
b. luteinizing hormone
c. follicle stimulating hormone
d. adrenocorticotropic hormone
a. human chorionic gonadotropin
At what gestational age will thyrotropin releasing hormone be detectable in the fetal serums?
a. 12 weeks AOG
b. 16 weeks AOG
c. 20 weeks AOG
d. 24 weeks AOG
c. 20 weeks AOG
This is known to be the stem cell interchange that can lead to engraftment in several maternal tissue
a. autoimmune thyroid disease
b. fetal-to-maternal cell trafficking
c. thyroid peroxidase antibodies
d. fetal microchimerism
d. fetal microchimerism
Which one is a clinical finding of hyperthyroidism?
a. hypertension
b. increased T3 levels
c. markedly depressed TSH levels
d. failure to gain weight
d. failure to gain weight
Which condition is included in methimazole embryopathy?
a. choanal atresia
b. esophageal constrictions
c. fetal leucopenia
d. neonatal agranulocytosis
a. choanal atresia
This is true regarding surgical management of thyrotoxicosis in pregnancy
a. medical abortion is necessary for radioactive iodine exposure
b. pregnancy is avoided within 3 months post radioablative therapy
c. breastfeeding cessation for 3 months after irradiation surgery
d. surgery can be done anytime during pregnanc
c. breastfeeding cessation for 3 months after irradiation surgery
This perinatal complication of thyrotoxicosis is secondary to the fetal exposure to maternally administered thionamides
a. Goitrous thyrotoxicosis
b. Goitrous hypothyroidism
c. Nongoitrous hypothyroidism
d. Nongoitrous thyrotoxicosis
b. Goitrous hypothyroidism
This drug is given to further block peripheral conversion of T4 to T3
a. PTU
b. methimazole
c. dexamethasone
d. propranolol
c. dexamethasone
What is the pregnancy outcome when there is presence of autoantibodies toTPO and thyroglobulin?
a. greater risk of previa
b. increased stillbirth
c. increased abortion
d. greater risk for hypertension
c. increased abortion
What is the recommended daily dose of iodine intake according to institute of medicine during breastfeeding?
a. 220 μg/d
b. 260 μg/d
c. 290 μg/d
d. 320 μg/d
c. 290 μg/d
During pregnancy, what is the source of parathyroid hormone?
a. parathyroid glands
b. placental tissue
c. fetal parathyroid gland
d. maternal bones
b. placental tissue
Which is an indication for parathyroidectomy in pregnancy?
a. serum calcium level 1.0 mg/dL
b. age > 60 years
c. creatinine clearance < 50 mL/min
d. osteoporosis
a. serum calcium level 1.0 mg/dL
Which medication is given to block tubular calcium reabsorption with hyperparathyroidism?
a. calcitonin
b. furosemide
c. magnesium
d. mithramycin
b. furosemide
Which statement is true regarding Cushing syndrome in pregnancy?
a. most adenomas are macroadenomas measuring >1mm
b. There are more males affected than females
c. It is occasionally associated with hyperandrogenism
d. Fatigability and weakness are common symptoms during pregnancy
c. It is occasionally associated with hyperandrogenism
Which is an acquired etiology of anemia?
a. Thalassemia
b. Megaloblastic anemia
c. sickle-cell hemoglobinopathies
d. hemolytic anemia
b. Megaloblastic anemia
Which clinical finding will confirm iron deficiency anemia?
a. serum ferritin levels of < 10mg/L
b. hemoglobin levels of < 8mg/dL
c. hematocrit levels of < 20%
d. serum iron levels of < 100mg/L
a. serum ferritin levels of
< 10mg/L
During pregnancy vitamin B12 levels are lower than nonpregnant values because of decreased levels of which binding proteins?
a. cyanocobalamins
b. transcobalamins
c. calmodulin binding protein
d. GC globulin
b. transcobalamins
What is the most common complication of Paroxysmal Hemoglobinuria?
a. venous thromboses
b. Maternal death
c. hypertension
d. Budd-Chiari syndrome Nocturnal
a. venous thromboses
Which inherited condition can cause aplastic anemia
a. Thalassemia A
b. Fanconi anemia
c. Gaucher disease
d. G6PD deficiency
b. Fanconi anemia
What is the usual cause of secondary polycythemia?
a. gene mutation
b. stem cell disorder
c. cigarette smoking
d. drug interactions
c. cigarette smoking
What is the pathophysiology of Sickle hemoglobin?
a. prior sickle-cell hemoglobin C disease
b. substitution of glutamic acid by valine
c. chronic transfusion therapy
d. substitution of glutamic acid by lysine
b. substitution of glutamic acid by valine
The hallmark or the predominant symptoms of sickle cell crisis is:
a. high grade fever
b. severe anemia
c. hemolytic anemia
d. severe pain
d. severe pain
What drug is given to gravida with sickle cell hemoglobinopathy support rapid red blood cell turnover?
a. erythropoetin
b. hydroxyurea
c. ferrous fumarate
d. folic acid
d. folic acid
The common cause of severe childhood anemia in Southeast Asia due to hemoglobinopathy?
a. heterozygous E-β thalassemia
b. hemoglobin EE hemoglobinpathy
c. Homozygous hemoglobin E
d. Hemoglobin E plus Alpha
thalassemia
a. heterozygous E-β thalassemia