Random O&G

Question 1

What does of folic acid is given to high risk women?

Answer 1

5mg

Question 2

What does of folic acid is given to low risk pregnant women?

Answer 2

0.4mg/day

Question 3

What is the mechanism of action of tranexamic acid?

Answer 3

Anti-fibrinolytic

Question 4

What is the mechanism of action of mefanamic acid?

Answer 4

NSAID

Question 5

What is Sheehan’s syndrome?

Answer 5

Pituitary necrosis after postpartum haemorrhage leading to hypopituitarism

Question 6

What is Ashermann’s syndrome?

Answer 6

Excessive surgical curettage of endometrium leads to endometrial loss and may cause oligo-/amenorrhea

Question 7

What is defined as premature Ovarian failure?

Answer 7

Menopause at the age of 40 or under

Question 8

In which labouring women should use of pethidine be avoided and why?

Answer 8

Epileptics

Increased risk of seizures

Question 9

Which disease characteristically causes a ‘snowstorm’ appearance of the uterus on ultrasound?

Answer 9

Gestational trophoblastic disease

Question 10

At what stage does the placenta take over oestrogen and progesterone production from the corpus luteum in pregnancy?

Answer 10

8-10/40

Question 11

In which pregnant women is ergometrine contraindicated?

Answer 11

Those with hypertension

Question 12

What does a ‘double bubble ‘ sign on ultrasound indicate?

With what condition is this associated?

Answer 12

Duodenal atresia

Associated with Down’s syndrome

Question 13

What is Potter syndrome?

Answer 13

Physical appearance of foetus or neonate associated with oligohydramnios