Deck 8: Gynecology and Obstetrics: Part B

Question 1

Serum prolactin levels are highest in which of the following conditions:

A)Menopause.
B)Ovulation.
C)Parturition.
D)Sleep.
E)Running.

Answer 1

Parturition.

Question 2

Main uterine support is:

A)Uterosacral ligaments.
B)Round ligaments.
C)Transverse cervical ligaments.
D)Ovarian ligaments.
E)Broad ligaments.

Answer 2

Transverse cervical ligaments.

Question 3

The most likely cause of abnormal uterine bleeding in 13 years old girl is:

A)Uterine cancer.
B)Ectopic pregnancy.
C)Anovulation.
D)Systemic bleeding diatheses.
E)Trauma.

Answer 3

Anovulation.

Question 4

Which of the following pubertal event would occur even in the absence of ovarian estrogen production:

A)Thelarche.
B)Menarche.
C)Pubarche.
D)Skeletal growth.
E)Vaginal cornification.

Question 5

58 years old woman has presented with complaints of postmenopausal bleeding for the past two weeks. The most essential investigation would be:

A)Colposcopy.
B)Pap smear.
C)Cone biopsy.
D)D & C (dilatation & Curettage).
E)Hysteroscopy.

Question 6

The most common symptom of endometrial hyperplasia is:

A)Vaginal discharge.
B)Vaginal bleeding.
C)Amenorrhea.
D)Pelvic pain.
E)Abdominal distention.

Question 7

56 years old woman has come to you with the complaints of hot flushes irritability, joint pains with lack of sleep. Most appropriate treatment would be:

A)Hysterectomy.
B)Vitamins.
C)Combined oestrogen, progesterone preparations.
D)Phytooestrogens.
E)Selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMS).

Question 8

Which of the following is used as an emergency contraceptive:

A)Combined oral contraceptive pills.
B)Progesterone only.
C)Depoprovera.
D)Levonorgestril (EM-Kit).
E)Ergometrine.