HD 201 E2 Samplex 2014 Flashcards
What causes dextrorotation of the gravid uterus?
a. colorectal area
b. rectosigmoid
c. appendix
d. Underlying vessels
B
Mineral which requires supplementation:
a. Calcium
b. Potassium
c. Sodium
d. Magnesium
A
Staining of cells in the pap smear of a pregnant woman may be less than optimal due to:
a. prominence of basal cells
b. proliferation of cervical glands
c. copious amounts of cervical mucus
d. hypervascularity of the cervix
A
Which of the following does not influence uterine hypertrophy?
a. Position placental implantation
b. increase in estrogen
c. mechanical distention of the fetus
d. increased vasculature
D
A 25 years old primigravid patient undergoes c-section for twin gestation of malpresented twins. On exploration, you noted that both ovaries have been converted into large thin walled multicystic masses measuring 8x6 cm. The best method to take is:
a. Remove both ovaries
b. Remove one ovary and send to frozen section
c. Aspirate to decompress
d. Leave alone
D
This much Iron is required during pregnancy
a. 1000 mg
b. 1500 mg
c. 2000 mg
d. 2500 mg
A
Pregnancy is associated with a decrease in which of the following?
a. IL 2
b. IL 4
c. IL 6
d. IL 13
A
Fat deposition occurs primarily during
a. early pregnancy
b. midpregnancy
c. 3rd trimester
d. puerpuerium
B
Magnesium levels in pregnancy can be described as:
a. decrease in total serum and ionized forms
b. decrease total and increased ionized forms
c. normal total and decreased ionized forms
d. increased total and ionized
A
Total serum calcium is decreased in pregnancy due to:
a. decreased intestinal absorption
b. increased excretion
c. decrease in amount of bound calcium
d. increased metabolism of calcium
D
During pregnancy, there is prolonged hyperglycemia in the postprandial state. This is due primarily to:
a. dec insulin secretion
b. inc glycogen production
c. peripheral resistance to insulin
d. secretion of defective insulin molecules
C
What is the weight of the uterus upon full term?
a. 1000 g
b. 1100 g
c. 1200 g
d. 1300 g
B
Changes in the cervix during pregnancy EXCEPT:
a. hypertrophy of connective tissues
b. increased vascularity
c. hyperplasia of cervical glands
d. softening and cyanosis
A
The minimum amount of water that an average woman retains during pregnancy (in L)
a. 5.5
b. 6
c. 6.5
d. 7
C
This is the so-called mask of pregnancy
a. striae gravidarum
b. linea alba
c. melasma gravidarum
d. linea nigra
C
Which of the following is NOT true about nevi in pregnancy?
a. they undergo malignant transformation during pregnancy
b. about 6% increase in diameterduring pregnancy
c. they have enlarged melanocytes
d. there is increased deposition during pregnancy
C
Prolongation of the anagen phase of hair growth is caused by
a. Estrogen
b. Progesterone
c. Androgen
d. aldosterone
A
Characteristic feature of normal pregnancy
a. Scoliosis
b. lumbar lordosis
c. kyphosis
d. cervical lordosis
B
Which of the following statements is true?
a. pelvic joint relaxation due to relaxin
b. joint laxity during early pregnancy
c. wider permanent pelvis for multigravid
d. back pain treatment through bed rest and paracetamol
D
The most common neurologic complaint in pregnancy
a. headache
b. seizure
c. loss of consciousness
d. numbness
A
This condition is caused by growth of capillaries
a. granuloma gravidarum
b. spider angioma
c. epulis of pregnancy
d. palmar erythema
C
Treatment for leg edema:
a. diuretics
b. elastic stockings
c. decreased fluid intake
d. prolonged bed rest
B
The following changes in the CVS are considered to be normal or physiologic during pregnancy except
a. minimal pericardial effusion
b. inc heart rate by 10 to 15 beats per minute
c. displacement of the apex beat to the right and upwards
d. inc in cardiac silhouette on x-ray
C
Which of the following would be suggestive of pathology in a pregnant woman?
a. split s1
b. continuous murmur
c. presence of s3
d. loud diastole
D
An increase in cardiac output is accounted for by an increase in:
a. Peripheral vascular resistance
b. Heart rate
c. Maternal weight
d. NOTA
B
Highest peaks in cardiac output EXCEPT:
a. 28-32 weeks
b. 36-40 weeks
c. Late 2nd stage of labor
d. Immediately postpartum
B
Diminished blood flow from the lower extremities causes the following EXCEPT
a. Varicose veins
b. Dependent edema
c. Deep vein thrombosis
d. Hemorrhoids
D
The RA system, mediated both the maternal uteroplacental unit and maternal kidney, act to control blood pressure via their pressor effects. In woman, destined to become hypertensive, what change occurs?
a. They maintain this refractoriness to the pressor effects
b. They lose this refractoriness to the pressor effects
c. Their refractoriness is heightened/increased
d. NOTA
B
Which mode of anaesthesia makes hemodynamic changes during pregnancy, labor and delivery less labile?
a. General anaesthesia
b. Local anaesthesia
c. Conduction anaesthesia
d. Pudendal block
C
Which of the following respiratory changes occur in pregnancy?
a. Increase in inspiratory reserve volume
b. Increase in functional residual capacity
c. Increase in tidal volume
d. Increase in lung capacity
C
Increase in respiratory rate:
a. Decrease in maternal blood pCO2
b. Increase in maternal blood pH
c. AOTA
d. NOTA
C
Which of the following pulmonary functions is not affected by pregnancy?
a. Lung compliance
b. Tidal volume
c. Functional residual capacity
d. Expiratory reserve volume
A
Responsible for increase in GFR and renal blood flow
a. Estrogen
b. Progesterone
c. Relaxin
d. NOTA
C