PLE 2021 Flashcards
What is the key difference between seizure and vasovagal events?
A. Seizure is always tonic clonic in pregnancy
B. Presence of a postictal period in seizure
C. Tonicity is an outstanding feature in vasovagal events
D. There is no difference between the two
B. Presence of a postictal period in seizure
What test can be done if one suspects Gonorrhea in a pregnant woman?
A. Gram stain of vaginal smear
B. Nucleic acid amplification test
C. Culture and sensitivity
D. Pap smear
B. Nucleic acid amplification test
Which hormone can provide temporary relief of symptoms of adenomyosis?
A. Cyproterone acetate
B. GnRH agonist
C. Tamoxifen
D. Progesterone
B. GnRH agonist
Which vaccine poses a theoretical risk to fetus?
A. Influenza inactivated
B. Hepatitis B
C. MMR
D. Tdap
C. MMR
Which commonly used pharmaceutical preparation can give hypomenorrhea to women?
A. Anti seizure
B. Calcium carbonate
C. Metformin
D. Oral contraceptives
D. Oral contraceptives
What is the proposed pathophysiology of PROM?
A. Premature release of prostaglandins which causes myometrial contraction
B. Premature activation of the pathway of labor by activation of the catabolic enzymes and mechanical forces
C. Premature stretching of myometrial contractions; due to programmed cell deaths
D. Pathogenic bacteria causes premature release of collagenase
D. Pathogenic bacteria causes premature release of collagenase
How many months after the repair of mitral stenosis ideally become pregnant?
A. 6 months
B. 12 months
C. 18 months
D. 24 months
B. 12 months
What percentage of neonatal death can occur with HELLP syndrome?
A. 70-75
B. 30-35
C. 40-45
D. 20-25
D. 20-25
Which is vaginal infection is associated with a vaginal pH of 6 to 7?
A. Neisseria gonorrhea
B. Trichomonas vaginalis
C. Chlamydia trachomatis
D. HPV
B. Trichomonas vaginalis
Symptomatic gallbladder diseases include the following except which?
A. Biliary colic
B. Acute appendicitis
C. Acute cholecystitis
D. Acute pancreatitis
B. Acute appendicitis
The fishy amine odor produce by Gardenerella vaginalis can be accentuated by adding which of the following to the discharge?
A. 10% Potassium permanganate
B. 20% Acetic acid
C. 20% Normal saline solution
D. 10% Potassium hydroxide
D. 10% Potassium hydroxide
What is the drug of choice to treat pediculosis pubis?
A. 5-fluorouracil cream
B. Trimethoprim sulfate
C. Pyrethrins with piperonyl butoxide applied on the affected
D. Metronidazole and Amoxicillin
C. Pyrethrins with piperonyl butoxide applied on the affected
When should patients who will benefit from surgery have their mitral or aortic stenosis be done in cases they are desirous of pregnancy later?
A. More than 5 years from repair
B. Pregnancy is not advised
C. 5 years prior to pregnancy
D. 1 year of more prior to pregnancy
D. 1 year of more prior to pregnancy
What type of abortion is associated with a dilated cervix and no expulsion of the products of conception?
A. Imminent abortion
B. Inevitable abortion
C. Missed abortion
D. Threatened abortion
A. Imminent abortion
The following are indications for stone removal during pregnancy?
A. Bleeding
B. Intractable pain
C. Infection
D. Premature labor
B. Intractable pain
Which women are at risk for HBV during pregnancy?
A. No prenatal care
B. Previous history of home delivery
C. Having an HbsAg (+) sex partner
D. Uncircumscribed sex partner
C. Having an HbsAg (+) sex partner
Which is not an endocrine feature of PCOS?
A. Decrease production of sex hormone binding globulin
B. Elevated levels of androgens and estrogens
C. High leutinizing hormone: follicle stimulating hormone ratio
D. Increase levels of sex hormone binding globulins
D. Increase levels of sex hormone binding globulins
What is the most common fetal complication of preterm labor?
A. Neonatal pneumonia
B. Hyaline membrane disease
C. Adrenal insufficiency
D. Myocardial ischemia
B. Hyaline membrane disease
Which medical problem may be related to menstrual disorders?
A. Diabetes mellitus
B. Hypertension
C. Adrenal insufficiency
D. Myocardial ischemia
C. Adrenal insufficiency
Which is not included in the 4 T mnemonic to identify and address the 4 causes of postpartum hemorrhage?
A. Thrombin
B. Trauma
C. Tone
D. Tension
D. Tension
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A 25 year old G1 PO (0000) woman consulted for premature contractions which persist even after resting. However, she never had any previous prenatal checkups with you. On physical exam her fundic height is 21 cm with fetal heart tone of 145/min at the left lower quadrant. Based on her alleged last normal menstrual period, she is on her 27-28 weeks age of gestation. What is the best test to rule out growth retardation?
A. Ultrasound with Doppler
B. 4D Ultrasound
C. Velocimetry doppler
D. Amniocentesis
C. Velocimetry doppler
Which of the following gives higher risk for ectopic pregnancy?
A. Low folic acid intake
B. History of sexually transmitted disease
C. In vitro fertilization
D. Prior pelvic or abdominal surgery
B. History of sexually transmitted disease
What will you advise a 48 year old woman who has been experiencing menopausal symptoms especially hot flashes if she does not take hormone replacement therapy?
A. They usually will spontaneously resolve within 1 year of the last menses
B. They are the final manifestation of menopause
C. They can begin several years before actual menopause
D. They are normal and rarely interfere with her well being
C. They can begin several years before actual menopause
The following signs and symptoms may indicate threatened abortion?
A. Vaginal bleeding in first trimester with back pain
B. Painless cervical effacement any age of gestation
C. First trimester vaginal bleeding with or without cramps
D. Rupture of membrane is noted at the second trimester
C. First trimester vaginal bleeding with or without cramps
To which risk is the risk of prematurity equal to?
A. Future fertility
B. Infection
C. Birth injuries
D. Blood loss
B. Infection
The following statements are true except which?
A. An option to delivering fetus in occiput posterior is through forceps
B. A persistent occiput transverse is more common with android pelvis
C. Occiput posterior will often slow the progress of labor
D. During descent, occiput posterior position may rotate to occiput anterior
B. A persistent occiput transverse is more common with android pelvis
Which element when it deposits in the pituitary may result in the destruction of cells producing LH and FSH?
A. Selenium
B. Zinc
C. Iron
D. Copper
C. Iron
Which can be given to menopausal women taking estrogen who still have uterus in situ?
A. Estrone
B. Progestins
C. Estradiol
D. Tamoxifen
C. Estradiol
What type of cervical mucus indicates a woman has ovulated?
A. Pearly
B. Thin
C. Thick
D. Opaque
C. Thick
What is the common obstetrical complication of macrosomic fetus?
A. Prolonged second stage
B. Shoulder dystocia
C. Hypertonic uterine contraction
D. Cord prolapse
B. Shoulder dystocia