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

Question 1

What is the most common cause of first-trimester spontaneous abortion?

Accepted Answer

Chromosomal abnormalities

Answer

Chromosomal abnormalities, most commonly trisomies due to meiotic non-disjunction, account for approximately 50-60% of first-trimester spontaneous abortions.

Question 2

Preeclampsia is defined as new-onset hypertension (≥140/90 mmHg) after 20 weeks gestation with:

Accepted Answer

Proteinuria or end-organ damage

Answer

Preeclampsia is defined as new-onset hypertension of ≥140/90 mmHg after 20 weeks with either significant proteinuria (≥300 mg/24h) or end-organ dysfunction.

Question 3

Eclampsia differs from preeclampsia by the additional presence of:

Accepted Answer

New-onset grand mal seizures

Answer

Eclampsia is the occurrence of new-onset grand mal (generalized tonic-clonic) seizures in a woman with preeclampsia that cannot be attributed to other causes.

Question 4

Standard intrapartum prophylaxis against Group B Streptococcus (GBS) neonatal disease uses:

Accepted Answer

IV ampicillin

Answer

Intravenous penicillin G or ampicillin is the standard intrapartum prophylaxis for GBS-colonized mothers to prevent neonatal early-onset GBS disease.

Question 5

Which Pap smear result in a woman over 25 requires immediate colposcopy?

Accepted Answer

HSIL (high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion)

Answer

HSIL on Pap smear requires immediate colposcopy with directed biopsy due to high risk of underlying CIN 2/3 or invasive cervical carcinoma.

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