Samplex 2014 A Flashcards
The following are indications for delivery in patient with pregnancy-induced hypertension EXCEPT
A. mature gestation
B. platelet count
D
The diagnosis of superimposed preeclampsia is highly likely in the following findings:
A. women with hypertension and no proteinuria early in pregnancy (prior to 20 gestation) B. new onset proteinuria C. thrombocytopenia D. increase in AST or ALT levels E. all of the above
E
How is the pathophysiology of preeclampsia characterized?
A. vasodilation
B. vasospasms
C. hemodilution
D. hypervolemia
B
Magnesium
A. slows or blocks neuromuscular and cardiac conducting system transmission
B. it decreases smooth muscle contractility
C. it causes decreased uterine and myocardial contractility
D. depression or deep tendon reflexes occurs at serum concentration lower than those associated with adverse cardiac and respiratory effects
E. all of the above
E
The following statements are true EXCEPT:
A. Preeclampsia can develop before the 20th week of gestation in two situations: extensive hydatidiform changes in the chorionic villi or in the presence of lupus anticoagulant
B. Chronic hypertension in the presence of persistent hypertension, of whatever cause, before the 20th week of gestation or persistent hypertension beyond 6 weeks postpartum
C. Altered consciousness and scotomata are two of the criteria for severe preeclampsia
D. None of the above
D
A patient is said to have severe preeclampsia if she manifests any of the following:
A. Thrombocytopenia B. Proteinuria > 5 g / 24 hours C. microangiopathic hemolysis D. elevated serum creatinine E. all of the above
E
A 35 year-old G1P0 at 37 weeks AOG complaining of epigastric pain consulted at the OB Admitting Section with blood pressure of 150/100 with a negative stat albumin. She has the history of hypertension prior to pregnancy or during antenatal consult at the local health center.
What is the admitting diagnosis?
A. gestational hypertension
B. preeclampsia
C. chronic hypertension
D. chronic hypertension with superimposed preeclampsia
A
A 35 year-old G1P0 at 37 weeks AOG complaining of epigastric pain consulted at the OB Admitting Section with blood pressure of 150/100 with a negative stat albumin. She has the history of hypertension prior to pregnancy or during antenatal consult at the local health center.
Results of the 24 hour urine collection showed a total protein spillage of 2 grams with all the other laboratory results within normal limits. She had an unremarkable delivery, but had persistent blood pressure elevation postpartum controlled by Metoprolol and Felodipine. She was discharged after 1 week.
What is the discharge diagnosis?
A. Gestational hypertension
B. Preeclampsia, severe
C. Chronic hypertension
D. Chronic hypertension with superimposed preeclampsia
B
What is the Magnesium level necessary to prevent convulsions?
A. 1-3 mEq/L
B. 4-7 mEq/L
C. 8-10 mEq/L
D. 10-12 mEq/L
B
A 29 year old G2P0 on her 24th week AOG consults for nape pain. On vital signs, you note her blood pressure to be 150/90. There are good fetal heart tones with no evident urine contractions. You do an albumin dipstick test: the result is +1. Basic laboratory procedures which have to be done on the patient include the following EXCEPT:
A. Bleeding parameters
B. Complete blood count
C. 24 hour urine collection
D. Chest X-ray
D
The appropriate administration of MgSO4 in our local setting is:
A. Loading: 4-6 mg IV slow + 5 mg IM; Maintenance: 5 mg IM drip every 6-8 hrs
B. Loading: 4-6 mg IV in 20 min, Maintenance: 2 mg/hr IV drip
C. Loading: 4-6 g IV slow + 5 mg IM; Maintenance: 5 g IM drip every 6-8 hrs
D. Loading: 4-6 g IV in 20 min, Maintenance: 2 g/hr IV drip
C
What is observed in patients with preeclampsia?
A. increased thromboxane, decreased prostacyclin, decreased prostaglandin E2
B. decreased thromboxane, decreased prostacyclin, decreased prostaglandin E2
C. increased thromboxane, increased prostacyclin, decreased prostaglandin E2
D. increased thromboxane, increased prostacyclin, increased prostaglandin E2
C
The following pathophysiologic changes occur in pre-eclampsia EXCEPT:
a. increased blood volume
b. increased vascular resistance
c. decreased GFR
d. increased fibrinolytic activity
A
Studies have been done to prevent preeclampsia for the following except:
A. asipirin
B. Calcium
C. High potassium dosage
D. night primrose oil
C
Outpatient management of pre-eclamplsia may be done when
a. BP 160/90
b. 24 hour urine 500mg
c. fetal weight below 10th percentile
d. platelets < 100 000
B
high risk for gestational diabetes mellitus:
a. hypotension
b. prior birth weight of 2500 grams
c. family history of diabetes
d. BMI of 25
C
The following are congenital malformations in infants of women with overt diabetes:
A. Pelvocallectasia
B. Ototoxicity
C. Macrosomia
D. Caudal regression
C
Which of the following are considered abnormal values for the 100g OGTT?
A. 110 mg/dL for the fasting blood glucose
B. 170 mg/dL for the 1hr postprandial glucose
C. 150 mg/dL for the 2hr postprandial glucose
D. 120 mg/dL for the 3hr postprandial glucose
A
Impaired glucose tolerance can be diagnosed with ___ elevated values in 100g OGTT:
A. 1 B. Greater than or equal to 1 C. 2 D. Greater than or equal to 2 E. None of the above
A
Which of the following principles is correct in managing labor and delivery in patients with heart disease?
A. Tachycardia is managed with beta blockers
B. Analgesia is minimized due to potential depressant effect
C. Cesarian section is reserved for obstetric indications
D. Patients should be on pulse oximeter during labor
C
For lupus patients, pregnancy outcome is better if lupus activity has been quiescent for at least
A. 3 months
B. 6 months
C. 8 months
D. 12 months
B
What is the complication of epidural anesthesia that is most hazardous and potentially lethal in patients with preload sensitive cardiac lesions?
A. Respiratory depression
B. Arrhythmia
C. Ischemia
D. Hypotension
D
Which of the following characteristizes functional residual capacity during pregnancy?
A. deceases by approximately 500 mL
B. stays unchanged compared with non-pregnant values
C. increases by approximately 500 mL
D. increases by approximately 1 L
A
When the inlet is round, pelvic sidewalls are straight, spines are not prominent, and the pelvic arch is wide, the pelvis is described as:
A. gynecoid
B. android
C. anthropoid
D. platypelloid
A
The cervical findings in a term primigravid in labor showed the following: 8-9cm cervical dilatation, ruptured bag of waters, and through it was felt malar eminences and a mouth with the chin near the sacrum. What is the presentation?
A. face – mento anterior
B. face – mento posterior
C. brow
D. vertex
B
The midpelvis is likely to be constricted if the sum of the interischial spinous and the posterior sagittal diameter is equal to or less to which of the following?
A. 9.5 cm
B. 11.5 cm
C. 12.5 cm
D. 13.5cm
A
As a fetal effect during difficult labor/vaginal delivery, the following entity characterized by scalp edema overlying the fetal occiput may develop:
A. cephalhematoma
B. caput succedaneum
C. molding
D. contusion
B
Successful vaginal delivery requires the interplay of 3 P’s except:
A. power
B. passage
C. passenger
D. pushing
D