Question 1

Lead testing is recommended for:

Accepted Answer

ACOG guidelines recommend lead testing for pregnant women who have pica. ACOG does not recommend testing all pregnant women for lead, nor does it recommend testing pregnant women with a history of anemia.

Question 2

Which chronic condition falsely elevates glycosylated hemoglobin (HgbA1C) levels?

Accepted Answer

Iron-deficiency anemia falsely elevates glycosylated hemoglobin (HgbA1C) levels.

Question 3

Intimate partner violence is:

Accepted Answer

Intimate partner violence is equally as common in lesbian relationships as in heterosexual relationships.

Question 4

Hepatitis C screening is recommended for:

Accepted Answer

Hepatitis C screening is recommended for all women born between 1945 and 1965. The CDC recommends hepatitis C screening for pregnant and non-pregnant women who are at increased risk. The CDC does not recommend hepatitis C screening for all pregnant women.

Question 5

The CDC recommends HIV screening for:

Accepted Answer

The CDC recommends HIV screening for all patients aged 13 to 64 in all health care settings.

Question 6

The leading cause of death in women age 65 and over is:

Accepted Answer

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women age 65 and over. Cancer is the second leading cause of death in women age 65 and over. Pneumonia is the seventh leading cause of death in women age 65 and over.

Question 7

Which vaccine is safe for use in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Tdap is safe for use in pregnancy. Tdap is recommended in the third trimester of pregnancy to confer passive immunity to the fetus. Rubella and live attenuated nasal flu vaccines are contraindicated in pregnancy.

Question 8

Which is an effective treatment for primary dysmenorrhea?

Accepted Answer

NSAIDS are an effective treatment for primary dysmenorrhea. The Copper IUD is likely to increase the severity of primary dysmenorrhea. Aspirin is not indicated for the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea.

Question 9

Which set of lab results would indicate hypothyroidism?

Accepted Answer

Increased TSH and decreased FT4 would indicate hypothyroidism.

Question 10

What is your most likely diagnosis in a postpartum patient with fever, uterine subinvolution, flu-like symptoms, pelvic pain and foul smelling lochia?

Accepted Answer

Endometritis is the most likely diagnosis in a postpartum patient with fever, uterine subinvolution, flu-like symptoms, pelvic pain and foul smelling lochia.

Quiz 1: Womens Health and Reproductive Medicine