OB4 Flashcards
The most frequent site of tubal pregnancy
A. Ampulla
B. Cornual
C. Isthmic
D. Interstitial
A. Ampulla
The underlying risk factor for most tubal ectopic pregnancy
A. Previous ectopic pregnancy
B. Prior STD infection
C. Peritubal adhesions
D. Abnormal fallopian tube anatomy
D. Abnormal fallopian tube anatomy
Tubal abortion is most common in this type of tubal pregnancy
A. Isthmic
B. Cornual
C. Fimbrial
D. Interstitial
C. Fimbrial
Medical therapy with methotrexate for ectopic pregnancy is not indicated in which condition?
A. Initial serum HCG level is low
B. Absent fetal heart tones
C. Size of the ectopic pregnancy is <3.5 cm
D. Evidence of tubal rupture
D. Evidence of tubal rupture
What is the worst form of primary therapy failure in ectopic pregnancy?
A. Formation of a complex mass
B. Rupture of a persistent ectopic pregnancy
C. Hemoperitoneum formation
D. Abdominal pregnancy
B. Rupture of a persistent ectopic pregnancy
Radical surgery for ectopic pregnancy
A. Salpingotomy
B. Salpingostomy
C. Salpingectomy
D. Salpingo-oophorectomy
C. Salpingectomy
The type of abortion commonly seen in women over 35 years of age
A. Euploid abortion
B. Aneuploid abortion
C. Maternal gametogenesis errors
D. Paternal errors
B. Aneuploid abortion
What is a special risk factor for interstitial pregnancy?
A. Ipsilateral salpingectomy
B. IUD failure
C. Congenital anomalies of the uterus
D. ART
A. Ipsilateral salpingectomy
This type of ectopic pregnancy has a pathogenesis likened to a placenta accreta and carries similar risk for serious hemorrhage
A. PUL
B. CS scar pregnancy
C. Interstitial pregnancy
D. Abdominal pregnancy
B. CS scar pregnancy
This type of pregnancy occurs after an early tubal rupture or abortion with reimplantation
A. CS scar pregnancy
B. Interligamentous pregnancy
C. Cornual pregnancy
D. Abdominal pregnancy
D. Abdominal pregnancy
A 40-year-old G1P0 came in due to the passage of vesicular tissues admixed with blood. She has been amenorrheic for 8 weeks already. What is the strongest risk factor for this patient?
A. Prior H. mole
B. Age
C. Ethnicity
D. Vitamin C deficiency
B. Age
Which of the following types of trophoblast produces HCG and HPL?
A. Cytotrophoblast
B. Syncytiotrophoblast
C. Intermediate trophoblast
D. Trophoblast
B. Syncytiotrophoblast
What is responsible for the exuberant proliferation of trophoblastic growth in complete mole?
A. Excessive maternal genome
B. Excessive paternal and maternal genome
C. Excessive paternal and absence of maternal genome
D. Absence of paternal and excessive maternal genome
C. Excessive paternal and absence of maternal genome
A G6P5 (5005) came in with a sonographic report of a fetus with multicystic placenta. Which of the following would not characterize the fetuses with this condition?
A. Multiple congenital anomalies
B. Mental retardation
C. Severe growth restriction
D. High IQ
D. High IQ
A 42 yo G5P4 (4004) came in for intractable vomiting. She was already 12 weeks amenorrheic. On PE, the uterus was 20 weeks’ size, boggy, no fetal heart tone. Ultrasound was done, a snowstorm pattern and anechoic cystic mass about 8x6 cm was noted at the right adnexal mass. How would you manage this patient?
A. Suction curettage
B. Hysterectomy + cystectomy
C. Hysterectomy alone
D. Total abdominal hysterectomy + bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
C. Hysterectomy alone
Medical conditions not associated with moles
A. Anemia
B. Hyperthyroidism
C. Cardiomyopathy
D. Hyperemesis gravidarum
C. Cardiomyopathy
Close biochemical surveillance for gestational neoplasia follows hydatidiform mole evacuation. What is the median time for the level of β-hCG titer to normalize for a complete mole?
A. 7 weeks
B. 10 weeks
C. 12 weeks
D. 14 weeks
A. 7 weeks
A G2P1 underwent suction curettage for H. mole. Post-operatively, which of the contraceptives would be ill-advised for the patient, except?
A. OCP
B. Progestin implant
C. IUD
D. Injectable depot-medroxyprogesterone acetate
C. IUD
A primigravida came in with severe hypogastric pain accompanied by heavy vaginal bleeding. The bleeding stopped after the passage of meaty tissues and blood clots. She is 7 weeks AOG based on her ultrasound 1 week ago. Which of the following findings would suggest a complete abortion?
A. Blood clots are seen grossly
B. Sonography documents a thickened endometrium of 5 mm
C. Closed cervix
D. Sonography documents first an IUP and then later an empty cavity
D. Sonography documents first an IUP and then later an empty cavity
Which of the following would indicate a case of missed abortion in a patient at 10 weeks amenorrhea by ultrasound?
A. A CRL threshold of <7 mm plus absent cardiac activity
B. A gestational sac with no embryo or yolk sac
C. Absence of embryo in a sac with a mean sac diameter (MSD) of ≥ 25 mm
D. A yolk sac diameter of <7 mm in pregnancies with 10 weeks gestation
C. Absence of embryo in a sac with a mean sac diameter (MSD) of ≥ 25 mm
A G3P0 (0020) came in for amenorrhea. She had spontaneous pregnancy losses at 8 and 12 weeks AOG. She underwent curettage for the 2 pregnancy losses. What is the most likely cause if the patient will experience this again?
A. Asherman’s syndrome
B. Infertility
C. APAS syndrome
D. Recurrent pregnancy loss
A. Asherman’s syndrome
Endocrine problem, which if uncontrolled, is a known abortifacient
A. Subclinical hypothyroidism
B. Progesterone deficiency
C. Hyperprolactinemia
D. Diabetes mellitus
D. Diabetes mellitus
A G2P1 (0010) at 16 weeks AOG came in and sought consult due to hypogastric pain. Upon cervical IE, it shows a 2-cm dilation with bulging of membranes. She had spontaneous labor to her previous pregnancy at the same AOG. What is the most likely cause of this condition?
A. Infection
B. Incompetent cervix
C. Trauma
D. Congenital abnormality of the cervix
B. Incompetent cervix
To avoid post-abortal infection, what should be done on a patient scheduled with surgical evacuation?
A. Screening for gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, Hep B, and chlamydia
B. Assessment of hemoglobin level and Rh status
C. NSAIDs 1 hour prior to procedure
D. Doxycycline 100 mg 2 caps 1 hour prior to procedure
D. Doxycycline 100 mg 2 caps 1 hour prior to procedure
A medication that can be used for early pregnancy failure but can cause a transverse limb reduction
A. Mifepristone
B. Misoprostol
C. Potassium chloride
D. Dinoprostone
B. Misoprostol
After having an abortion, 35 yo G1P0 (0010) wants to get pregnant due to her age. What is the expected time for her to ovulate?
A. 5 weeks
B. 3 weeks
C. 1 week
D. 2 weeks
B. 3 weeks
Which of the following contraceptive methods cannot predispose to an ectopic pregnancy?
A. Progestin pills only
B. IUD
C. Tubal sterilization
D. Implanon
D. Implanon
A patient came in due to hypogastric pain at 8 weeks AOG. An emergency ultrasound was done. What findings in the ultrasound would suggest an ectopic pregnancy?
A. Anechoic fluid collection
B. A trilaminar endometrial pattern
C. Decidual cyst
D. An intradecidual sign
B. A trilaminar endometrial pattern
A 33 yo G3P2 PU 18 weeks AOG consulted at the ER because of watery vaginal discharge and hypogastric pain. Vital signs were normal. Uterus enlarged to 18 weeks AOG. Speculum exam revealed pooling of watery vaginal discharge. On IE, a 3-cm cervix, open with palpable fetal parts at the os. What is the diagnosis?
A. Recurrent abortion
B. Incomplete abortion
C. Inevitable abortion
D. Threatened abortion
C. Inevitable abortion
The patient came in due to abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding. Ultrasound and hCG titers inconclusive for ectopic pregnancy. What should be done next?
A. Give methotrexate immediately
B. Get serum progesterone
C. Do endometrial biopsy
D. Monitor hCG titer after 1 week
B. Get serum progesterone
A 21 yo primigravid came in to the ER due to severe abdominal pain associated with shoulder pain and
dizziness. BP 90/60, PR 110/min. (+) Rebound tenderness on examination of the abdomen and exquisite tenderness on wiggling of the cervix. Patient had a history of complete abortion at 6 weeks AOG 2 weeks PTA. Histopath findings revealed a decidual reaction. (+) Pregnancy test. The most likely diagnosis is
A. unruptured ectopic pregnancy
B. ruptured ectopic pregnancy
C. threatened uterine abortion
D. ruptured corpus luteum
B. ruptured ectopic pregnancy
Which of the following histological presentations is a characteristic of complete molar pregnancy?
A. Presence of blood vessels in the swollen villi
B. Hydropic degeneration and swelling of the villous stroma
C. Proliferation of trophoblastic epithelium with equal degree
D. Presence of fetus and amnion
B. Hydropic degeneration and swelling of the villous stroma
The primary goal in vaginal bleeding or abdominal pain
A. Exclude ectopic pregnancy
B. Do transvaginal ultrasound
C. Determine IUP viability
D. Obtain β-HCG
A. Exclude ectopic pregnancy
A 25-year-old woman, G5P4 (4004) came in due to heavy vaginal bleeding and abdominal pain associated with foul smelling tissue and fever. She is at 12 weeks AOG. On IE cervix is 2cm dilated with meaty tissue and foul smelling vaginal discharges. What is the appropriate management?
A. Prompt surgery after antibiotics
B. Expectant management
C. Antibiotics only
D. Antibiotics then wait for fever to lyse
A. Prompt surgery after antibiotics
Prophylactic cervical cerclage is done in this AOG
A. 16-18 weeks
B. 12-14 weeks
C. 24-28 weeks
D. 30 weeks
B. 12-14 weeks
A G1P0 was scheduled for elective curettage. Which of the following is the potential complication of first trimester curettage?
A. Uterine imperforation
B. Upper genital tract uterine lacerations
C. Hypercoagulability Hemorrhage
D. Asherman’s syndrome
D. Asherman’s syndrome
This surgical management of ectopic pregnancy makes a linear incision on the antimesenteric border of the fallopian tube and over the pregnancy and the products of conception is removed with the incision left unsutured
A. Salpingotomy
B. Salpingectomy
C. Salpingostomy
D. End to end anastomosis
C. Salpingostomy
This nuclear protein is both seen in partial molar and in a normal placenta.
A. p57kip2
B. Prolactin
C. TSH
D. CA 125
A. p57kip2
Medical therapy is offered for an unruptured ectopic pregnancy. What agents or activity is avoided by patients who have not completed therapy?
A. Paracetamol
B. Sunlight
C. Vitamin C
D. Bathing
B. Sunlight
Who among the following women will be at risk for development of ectopic pregnancy?
A. Arnie, a 24-year-old, previously diagnosed with salpingitis
B. Baby, a 21-year-old, newlywed with adenomyosis
C. Celia, a 28-year-old, widow, diagnosed with multiple myeloma
D. Dana, a 44-year-old S/P hysterectomy for multiple myoma
A. Arnie, a 24-year-old, previously diagnosed with salpingitis
Which of the following is most likely to be associated with profuse vaginal bleeding?
A. Incomplete abortion
B. Missed abortion
C. Threatened abortion
D. Dysfunctional bleeding
A. Incomplete abortion
Which of the following sonographic findings does not indicate ectopic abdominal pregnancy?
A. Fetus or placenta is eccentrically positioned within the pelvis
B. Lack of myometrium between the fetus and bladder
C. Bowel loops surrounding the uterus
D. Oligohydramnios
C. Bowel loops surrounding the uterus
What is the underlying theme for pregnancy loss in mothers with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus?
A. Inflammatory mediators
B. Direct exposure to radiation
C. Exposure to teratogen
D. Long exposure to high levels of glucose
A. Inflammatory mediators
In ectopic pregnancies, the absence of which tubal tissue layer facilitates rapid invasion of proliferating trophoblasts into the muscularis?
A. Serosa
B. Epithelium
C. Submucosa
D. Connective tissue
C. Submucosa
Which progesterone value threshold is most helpful to exclude ectopic pregnancy?
A. >10 ng/ml
B. >15 ng/ml
C. >20 ng/ml
D. >25 ng/ml
D. >25 ng/ml
What is an adnexal finding in an ectopic mass?
A. Placental blood flow within the periphery of the uterus
B. A trilaminar endometrial pattern
C. Anechoic space lying within the endometrium
D. A hyperechoic halo/tubal ring lying in the anechoic sac
D. A hyperechoic halo/tubal ring lying in the anechoic sac
What is the discriminatory βHCG level that indicates pregnancy is either not alive or ectopically located
A. ≥ 100
B. ≥ 500
C. ≥ 1000
D. ≥ 1500
D. ≥ 1500
A 26-year-old, G1, came in at the OPD due to amenorrhea and positive pregnancy test. UTZ: 3x3 cm left complex adnexal mass with minimal amount of fluid seen at the cul-de-sac. No tenderness noted. Best management is?
A. Medical management
B. Dilatation and curettage
C. Expectant management
D. Laparoscopic management
A. Medical management
A 31-year-old G3P1 at 6 to 7 weeks’ gestation by last menstrual period came in for abdominal pain, weakness, and dizziness. On sonographic exam, a complete left adnexal mass with free fluid was seen. What is the minimum amount of accumulated hemoperitoneum which could be expected at the time of surgery?
A. 100-200 mL
B. 200-300 mL
C. 300-400 mL
D. 400-600 mL
D. 400-600 mL
A patient of 6 weeks’ amenorrhea had a (+) pregnancy test but transvaginal ultrasound didn’t show an intrauterine pregnancy. A PUL is labeled
A. complete abortion
B. early intrauterine pregnancy
C. multifetal pregnancy
D. failing intrauterine pregnancy
D. failing intrauterine pregnancy
Which of the following clinical conditions is not part of the criteria in diagnosing an ovarian pregnancy?
A. Ipsilateral tube is intact and distinct from the ovary
B. Ectopic pregnancy occupies the ovary
C. The ectopic pregnancy disconnected by the infundibulopelvic ligament to the uterus
D. Ovarian tissue can be demonstrated histologically amid the placental tissue
C. The ectopic pregnancy disconnected by the infundibulopelvic ligament to the uterus
Antidote of methotrexate toxicity
A. Folic acid
B. Leucovorin
C. NSAIDs
D. Zinc
B. Leucovorin