GYNE 1 Flashcards
Which of the following does not refer to the underlying cause of abnormal uterine bleeding?
A. Unhealthy lifestyle
B. Abnormality in hemostasis
C. Interference in hormonal cyclical
D. Structural abnormality in endometrial cavity
A. Unhealthy lifestyle
Which of the following characteristics of menstrual cycle is abnormal based on the 2018 FIGO system?
A. Frequency of 21 days
B. Volume of 80 mL but ADL is not affected
C. Duration of 7 days
D. Regularity of 8 days
A. Frequency of 21 days
A patient came in due to irregular menses. Her LMP was last Aug 19 for 5 days but 18 days after she bled again for another 3 days. What is this condition?
A. Heavy menstrual bleeding
B. Intermenstrual bleeding
C. Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
D. Normal menstrual cycle
B. Intermenstrual bleeding
A patient claimed she had irregular menses. She had her LMP last July 4 for 7 days then had another menses last July 30 for 5 days. What is this condition?
A. Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
B. Intermenstrual bleeding
C. Normal menstrual cycle
D. Heavy menstrual cycle
C. Normal menstrual cycle
The organic causes of abnormal uterine bleeding will not include this condition
A. Endometrial polyps
B. Leiomyomas
C. Myometrial hypertrophy
D. Hyperplastic endometrium
C. Myometrial hypertrophy
A patient came in for heavy and prolonged menstrual bleeding. Pelvic exam showed a rigid and irregular enlarged uterus. Which of the following is not a mechanism of AUB in this case?
A. Increased endometrial surface
B. Hampered myometrial contractility
C. Ulceration and hemorrhage in the endometrium
D. Abnormal myometrial angiogenesis
C. Ulceration and hemorrhage in the endometrium
Based on MUSA, which of the following is a diagnostic criterion of an adenomyosis?
A. Symmetrical myometrial thickening
B. Hypoechoic islands
C. Translesional vascularity
D. Endometrial cysts
C. Translesional vascularity
A 42-year-old complained of dizziness. History revealed persistent and profuse menses for 6 months…
A. Submucosal myoma
B. Intramural myoma
C. Parasitic myoma
D. Subserosal myoma
A. Submucosal myoma
In the subclassification of myoma, which of the following is not descriptive of a submucous mucosa?
A. Pedunculated intracavitary
B. Subserous < intramural
C. <50% intramural
D. >100% intramural, contacts the endometrium
B. Subserous < intramural
What type of AUB is exhibited in a woman who complains of heavy but irregular menses occurring regularly?
A. AUB-C
B. AUB-M
C. AUB-O
D. AUB-E
D. AUB-E
This characterizes an anovulatory cycle
A. Heavy irregular menses
B. Predictable menses
C. Cyclic menses
D. Regular timing
A. Heavy irregular menses
A 15-year-old patient came in due to profuse menses during her cycle. She noted such changes in her menstrual cycle when she became a volleyball player in their school. What type of AUB does the patient exhibit?
A. AUB-C
B. AUB-M
C. AUB-O
D. AUB-E
C. AUB-O
A heavy and regular menstrual cycle is usually caused by this underlying factor
A. Decreased plasminogen activator
B. Increased endothelin 1
C. Increased PG I2
D. Increased tissue factor pathway
C. Increased PG I2
Patient on OCP but for 3 days, she forgot to take the medication. On the 4th day, she noted vaginal spotting. 2 days after, she noted vaginal bleeding with passage of clots. What type of AUB is she exhibiting?
A. AUB-O
B. AUB-M
C. AUB-I
D. AUB-N
C. AUB-I
An 18-year-old … What condition has the highest suspicion for hemostatic disorder?
A. HMB 6 months ago
B. Frequent gum bleeding
C. Epistaxis 1-2x a year
D. Bruising 1-2x a year
B. Frequent gum bleeding
A 28yo patient came in due to amenorrhea. Physical exam revealed a slight enlargement of her eyeballs and tremor were noted. What laboratory parameters should be requested on her to find the underlying cause of her condition?
A. Pregnancy test
B. Female hormonal testing
C. Thyroid panel
D. Factor VIII testing
C. Thyroid panel
A 54yo postmenopausal woman came in due to vaginal spotting for 3 days. TVS shows a thickened endometrium of 25 mm. What is the best management for this patient?
A. Endometrial biopsy
B. Hysterectomy
C. D&C
D. SIS
B. Hysterectomy
A 45-year-old patient was brought to the emergency room for dizziness. She claimed she has profuse menses for 6 weeks already. What condition does this patient have?
A. Acute AUB
B. Chronic AUB
C. Normal menstrual bleeding
D. Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
A. Acute AUB
This hormone will stabilize the endometrium
A. Estrogen
B. Progestins
C. LH
D. FSH
B. Progestins
In a patient who came in for vaginal bleeding for 2 weeks already, what cannot be given to control the bleeding?
A. Low dose conjugated equine estrogen
B. High dose OCP
C. Progestins
D. Tranexamic acid
A. Low dose conjugated equine estrogen
Appropriate to give to regulate menstrual cycle for those who desire to have a baby, except:
A. COCs
B. Progestin implants
C. Micronized progesterone
D. LNG-IUS
C. Micronized progesterone
The patient was bleeding profusely for 1 year and is not desirous of pregnancy. What would you give to regulate her menses with an added benefit of higher reduction in blood loss?
A. COC
B. Tranexamic acid
C. Cyclic oral progesterone
D. LNG-IUDs
D. LNG-IUDs
Which of the following was found to be ineffective for the treatment of HMB?
A. COCs
B. LNG-IUS
C. POPs
D. Micronized progesterone
C. POPs
Which of the following would necessitate endometrial biopsy?
A. Amenorrheic for 2 months, 46yo
B. Intermenstrual bleeding for 6 months, 24yo
C. Breast cancer patient on tamoxifen
D. Vaginal spotting while on OCP for 2 months
C. Breast cancer patient on tamoxifen
Hysterectomy is advised as treatment for AUB in which of the following cases?
A. Successful medical therapy
B. ADLs not affected
C. Definitive treatment is desired
D. Low parity
C. Definitive treatment is desired
A 5yo came in due to a swollen labia majora noted after her nursery class. Your primary consideration is
A. possibility of abuse
B. straddle injury
C. vulvar infection secondary to foreign body
D. inflammatory condition due to irritation
B. straddle injury
Best imaging modality that will aid in the diagnosis of pelvic mass in a prepubertal complaining of abdominal pain
A. Flat plate of the abdomen
B. CT scan of the abdomen
C. Ultrasound of the abdomen
D. MRI
C. Ultrasound of the abdomen
Prepubertal ovarian solid mass is best managed by
A. pelvic laparotomy with aspiration
B. laparoscopic oophorectomy
C. pelvic lap with oophorectomy
D. pelvic lap with cystectomy
D. pelvic lap with cystectomy
Main reason why surgical intervention of pelvic cystic mass is not advisable
A. Post-operative pelvic tubal adhesions can compromise future fertility
B. These masses can be observed continuously without complications
C. These masses are benign
D. These can regress in 3-6 months
A. Post-operative pelvic tubal adhesions can compromise future fertility
The most common endocrine disorder in women presenting with abnormal bleeding
A. Hypothyroidism
B. Hyperprolactinemia
C. Graves’ disease
D. Androgen disorders
D. Androgen disorders
Which of the following must be ruled out even in the absence of implicating information when adolescents presents with abnormal uterine bleeding?
A. Hematologic problem
B. Pregnancy-related complications
C. Hormonal dysfunction
D. Endocrine disorder
B. Pregnancy-related complications
A teenager with a live-in partner presents at the emergency room with irregular menstrual bleeding. Which of the following is the management of choice in this patient?
A. NSAID with iron supplementation
B. Tranexamic acid
C. Progestin only
D. Combined OCs
D. Combined OCs
CA 125 is a tumor marker that is essential for
A. adolescent with a pelvic mass
B. pregnant woman with ovarian mass
C. menopausal woman with adnexal mass
D. premenopausal woman with pelvic mass
C. menopausal woman with adnexal mass
Intermittent episodes of pelvic pain with an ultrasound finding of a cystic mass could mean
A. ruptured ovarian cyst
B. intraperitoneal bleeding
C. twisted ovarian cyst
D. ruptured ectopic pregnancy
C. twisted ovarian cyst
Which of the following is the most common in childhood?
A. Serous adenomas
B. Dermoid cysts
C. Mucinous cystadenomas
D. Germ cell tumor
D. Germ cell tumor
Management of a twisted ovarian cyst which upon laparotomy showed purplish discoloration and almost devoid of blood supply
A. Oophorectomy
B. Detorsion
C. Aspiration biopsy
D. Cystectomy
B. Detorsion
This rare condition that results in delayed diagnosis in a 40-year-old woman complaining of oligomenorrhea or prolonged amenorrheic episodes
A. Hyperprolactinemia
B. Premature ovarian failure
C. Primary ovarian failure
D. Primary pituitary disease
C. Primary ovarian failure
Physiologic cysts less than 10 cm and managed conservatively can resolve within
A. 4-8 weeks
B. 8-12 weeks
C. 10 weeks
D. 16 weeks
A. 4-8 weeks
Which of the following endometrial thickness on a postmenopausal woman warrants further investigation?
A. <4 cm
B. <5 cm
C. >5 cm
D. 10 cm
C. >5 cm
Most common cause of postmenopausal bleeding
A. Exogenous estrogen
B. Endometrial polyps
C. Endometrial hyperplasia
D. Leiomyoma
A. Exogenous estrogen