Wall Quiz #9 Flashcards
In dividing the rectus abdominis muscle during the Maylard incision, which artery is ligated? A. Deep circumflex B. Inferior epigastric C. External iliac artery D. Superior epigastric E. Superficial epigastric
B. Inferior epigastric
The granulosa cell aromatase enzyme allows conversion of androstenedione to which of the following: A. Estrone B. Progesterone C. 17-hydroxyprogesterone D. Dehydroepiandrosterone E. DHEA-S
A. Estrone
All of the following androgens are produced by the ovary EXCEPT: A. Testosterone B. Androstenedione C. Dihydrotestosterone D. Dehydroepiandrosterone E. Estradiol
E. Estradiol
How is water transferred across the placenta? A. Active transport B. Simple diffusion C. Bulk flow D. Endocytosis E. Exocytosis
C. Bulk flow
All of the following can be assessed or measured using simple cystometrics EXCEPT: A. Total bladder capacity B. Stress urinary incontinence C. Intrinsic sphincter deficiency D. First sensation of bladder filling E. Urge incontinence
C. Intrinsic sphincter deficiency
In which phase of the cell cycle does protein synthesis, RNA synthesis and DNA repair occur? A. M B. S C. G2 D. G1 E. G0
D. G1
A wide local excision is performed on a VIN III lesion. Margins are clear, but squamous cell CA is noted within the specimen, invading to 0.9 mm. The next step should be:
A. Repeat excision, with wider margins
B. Observation
C. Radicalvulvectomy
D. Inguinal node dissection
E. Hemi-vulvectomy with node dissection to superficial inguinal nodes
B. Observation
Which tumor suppressor protein does the viral oncogene HPV E6 bind to and inactivate, leading to immortalization of the cervical cell? A. Rb B. P16 C. P53 D. Cyclin D1 E. P21
C. P53
Which of the following muscles is not commonly found in myofascial pain syndrome? A. Levator ani B. Coccygeous C. Deep transverse perineal D. Gluteus minimus E. Obturator
D. Gluteus minimus
In the management of CIN III, endocervical sampling is appropriate in each of the following scenarios EXCEPT:
A. Colposcopy is inadequate
B. In the evaluation of ASC-H
C. At 17 weeks gestation
D. Surveillance for AIS after conization
E. During surveillance of positive margins for HSIL
C. At 17 weeks gestation
Which of the following properties of bipolar instruments decreases the concern for burns?
A. Currents are confined between two closely approximated electrodes
B. Thermal spread is lower
C. Currents are higher
D. Current travels to grounding pad
A. Currents are confined between two closely approximated electrodes
A 26 y/o nulligravida presents with a 6-month history of secondary amenorrhea. She complains of increased hair growth on her chin and worsening acne. On exam, clitoromegaly is noted. What is the most likely cause?
A. Mullerian agenesis
B. Hypothalamic amenorrhea
C. Non classical Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
D. Androgen secreting tumor
E. Polycystic ovarian syndrome
D. Androgen secreting tumor
All of the following are part of the first tier workup for secondary bone loss EXCEPT? A. Complete blood count B. Serum chemistry C. TSH D. Celiac panel E. 24-hrurine calcium level
D. Celiac panel
All of the following are bone formation markers EXCEPT: A. C-telopeptide B. Osteocalcin C. Bone specific alkaline phosphatase D. Procollagen type I E. N-terminal pro-peptide
A. C-telopeptide
A 67-year-old Caucasian woman presents for her annual exam. Her DEXA scan shows a T-score: -1.7 FRAX score shows a 10% risk of a major osteoporotic fracture. After counseling the patient you recommend to repeat her DEXA scan in: A. 1 year B. 2 years C. 3 years D. 5 years E. 10 years
D. 5 years
A 7-year-old girl presents with a 6 cm adnexal complex mass and tanner stage 3 breasts development. The tumor marker most likely to assist in your preoperative evaluation is: A. AFP B. CEA C. LDH D. Human epididymis protein 4 E. Inhibin B
E. Inhibin B
All of the following are features of medical abortion EXCEPT: A. Available in early pregnancy B. Avoids invasive procedure C. Light bleeding D. Success rate is about 95% E. Avoids anesthesia
C. Light bleeding
A 21-year-old presents with temp 100.8, decreased hearing, pressure and pain in her right ear. She admits to having a “cold” recently. On examination tympanic membrane is erythematous. The most likely organism is: A. Coxsackie A virus B. Parainfluenzavirus C. Hemophilus influenza D. Staphylococcus aureus E. Ureaplasma urealyticum
C. Hemophilus influenza
Which of the following is increased with use of extended cycle (continuous) oral contraception compared with that of traditional cyclic oral hormonal contraception with a pill free week? A. Headaches B. Escape ovulation C. Endometrial cancer D. Unpredictable bleeding E. Less patient satisfaction
D. Unpredictable bleeding
A patient in labor gives a history of mitral stenosis. She is asymptomatic and currently taking a beta blocker. What complication is the prophylactic beta blocker trying to prevent in these patients?
A. Irregular heart rhythm
B. Mural thrombus formation
C. Tachycardia leading to pulmonary edema
D. Left ventricular hypertrophy and dilation
C. Tachycardia leading to pulmonary edema