MD MD - Doctor of Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

What is the most common gynecologic malignancy in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Endometrial (uterine) cancer

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Cervical cancer

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Ovarian cancer

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Vulvar cancer

Question 2

Placenta previa (placenta overlying the internal os) is best diagnosed by:

Accepted Answer

Transvaginal ultrasound

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Digital cervical examination

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Transabdominal ultrasound

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Pelvic MRI

Question 3

HELLP syndrome is characterized by which triad of findings?

Accepted Answer

Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes, Low Platelets

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Hypertension, Edema, Low protein

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High hematocrit, Elevated LDH, Low potassium

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Hyperglycemia, Elevated lipids, Low albumin

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a normal physiologic change during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Decreased glomerular filtration rate (GFR)

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Increased cardiac output by 40-50%

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Expanded plasma volume by 40-50%

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Decreased systemic vascular resistance

Question 5

The Bishop score is used clinically to assess:

Accepted Answer

Cervical favorability for labor induction

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Fetal lung maturity

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Risk of gestational diabetes

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Placental function and fetal well-being

Question 6

The standard US screening approach for gestational diabetes at 24-28 weeks gestation is:

Accepted Answer

Two-step: 50g GCT then 100g OGTT if abnormal

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Fasting plasma glucose alone

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HbA1c measurement

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Random plasma glucose