Women's Health

Question 1

Which AED should not be used in breast feeding?

Answer 1

Phenobarbitone

Question 2

What is the threshold for diagnosing GDM?

Answer 2

Fasting glucose >5.6

2 hours glucose >7.8

Question 3

When can a trial of diet and lifestyle changes be offered in GDM?

Answer 3

If the fasting glucose is <7

Question 4

When should insulin be started in the first instance in GDM?

Answer 4

When the fasting glucose is >7, or is between 6.1-6.9 and there is evidence of other complications, e.g. macroscmia

Question 5

When do rhesus negative women receive their anti-D

Answer 5

28 and 34 weeks

Question 6

When should methotrexate be stopped prior to conception in men and women?

Answer 6

At least 6/12 prior to conception

Question 7

When should women whom have had GDM in a previous pregnancy be tested for GDM in subsequent pregnancies?

Answer 7

As soon as possible after booking

Question 8

When is contraception required in relation to menopause?

Answer 8

12 months after the last period in women > 50 years

24 months after the last period in women < 50 years

Question 9

What are the antenatal complications of VZV?

Answer 9

Limb hypoplasia
Scarring of the skin
Microcephaly
Eye defects

Question 10

What are the antenatal complications fo rubella?

Answer 10

Cardiac defects
Cataracts
Deafness

Question 11

What are the antenatal complications of parvovirus?

Answer 11

Hydrops fetalis

Death

Question 12

What are the antenatal complications of CMV?

Answer 12

Cerebral calcifications
Microcephaly
Sensorneural deafness

Question 13

What volume of amniotic fluid should there be at 32 weeks?

Answer 13

500ml

Question 14

Is trimethoprim safe in breastfeeding?

Answer 14

Yes

Question 15

At what gestations can the combined test be offered?

Answer 15

11-13+6 weeks

Question 16

At what gestations can the triple or quadruple tests be offered?

Answer 16

15-20 weeks

Question 17

What is the commonest type of epithelial cell ovarian tumour?

Answer 17

Serous cystadenoma

Question 18

When are the symptoms of congenital rubella syndrome most likely to occur?

Answer 18

Before 16/40 gestation

Question 19

For how long is the Mirena licensed for HRT?

Answer 19

4 years

Question 20

When after conception with a home pregnancy test first become positive?

Answer 20

9 days post-conception

Question 21

Which type of condom can be used by those with a latex allergy?

Answer 21

Polyurethane

Question 22

Which drugs may be used for hyperthyroidism in pregnancy?

Answer 22

If looking to conceive/first-trimester = PTU

If 2nd trimester onwards = carbimazole

Question 23

What drugs - alternative to HRT - might be prescribed for the treatment of hot flushes?

Answer 23

Citalopram (SSRIs)
Clonidine
Gabapentin

Question 24

Which drug is used to treat toxoplasmosis in pregnancy?

Answer 24

Spiramycin