uworld dec 21

Question 1

presentation of hidradenitis suppurativa?

Answer 1

painful nodules that can last for months and turn into spontaneously draining abcesses. Eventually develop into sinus tract and acneiform scars. Commonly in groin area/axilla

Question 2

can you administer the hep A and hep B vaccines durign pregnancy?

Answer 2

yes - they are inactivated vaccines

Question 3

who is most affected by lichen sclerosis?

Answer 3

pre-pubertal and post menopausal females

Question 4

what type of ovarian cyst is associated with a hydatidiform mole?

Answer 4

theca-lutein

Question 5

how is a theca-lutein cyst treated when its due to a hydatidiform mole?

Answer 5

expectantly - should disappear after removal of the hytaditiform mole

Question 6

crunching sound on cardiac auscultation indicates. ..

Answer 6

esophageal perforation

Question 7

a partially calcified mass with multiple echogenic bands on ultrasound indicates…

Answer 7

a mature teratoma

Question 8

how does a follicular cyst appear on ultrasound?

Answer 8

simple, small, thin walled-cyst

Question 9

Management of chorioamnitis?

Answer 9

Broad spectrum antibiotics and delivery via augmentation of labour

Question 10

how can hyperemesis gravidarum be differentiated from normal symptoms of pregnancy?

Answer 10

via ketonuria, lab abnormalities (hypokalemia/hypochloremic metabolic alkalosis) / changes in volume status