OBGYN PEARLS (1) EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
*Prolapse of the rectum* into the back wall of the vagina -
correct answer ✅Rectocele
*Prolapse of the bladder* into the front wall of the vagina -
correct answer ✅Cystocele
Low-dose combination oral contraceptives must be stopped in a
smoker at age -
correct answer ✅35: After age 35, the associated risks of smoking
and oral contraceptive use for deep venous thrombosis, cerebral
vascular accidents, and myocardial infarctions are increased
significantly. The patient should be counseled on estrogen-free
methods of contraception.
The "gold standard" for diagnosis of abnormal uterine bleeding is -
correct answer ✅Uterine Dilation and Curettage
Especially when done with hysteroscopy, uterine dilation and
curettage can be diagnostic and therapeutic
,OBGYN PEARLS (1) EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
what is the incidence for dizygotic (fraternal) twins in the United
States? -
correct answer ✅1 in 90
The incidence of dizygotic (fraternal) twins within the United States
is approximately 1 in 90 pregnancies; it is slightly higher in African
Americans and is lower in Caucasians
What is the incidence for monozygotic (identical) twins in the
United States? -
correct answer ✅1 in 250
The incidence for monozygotic (identical) twins is approximately 1
in 250 pregnancies.
A breastfeeding woman presents 3 weeks postpartum complaining
of unilateral breast pain, fever of 102°F, and chills. Breast
examination shows an erythematous right breast with a palpable
mass, induration, erythema, and tenderness to palpation. The most
likely diagnosis is: -
correct answer ✅Infectious mastitis
, OBGYN PEARLS (1) EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Onset of infectious mastitis is >1 week postpartum. Treatment of
choice is cloxacillin, dicloxacillin, nafcillin, or a cephalosporin. The
mother should continue to nurse or pump and use warm soaks and
oral pain relief
During which interval in pregnancy to should patients be screened
for gestational diabetes? -
correct answer ✅Between 24 and 28 weeks gestation
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
recommends that pregnant women at low risk for gestational
diabetes mellitus have a glucose tolerance test between 24 and 28
weeks of gestation because, by this point, the condition has
manifested and can be detected.
A woman presents to the emergency department 10 weeks after
the first day of her last menstrual period complaining of bright red
vaginal discharge. She denies abdominal cramping. Physical
examination discloses blood in the vaginal vault, closed cervix,
without evidence of passage of tissue. Which type of abortion does
this represent? -
correct answer ✅Threatened abortion
ANSWERS
*Prolapse of the rectum* into the back wall of the vagina -
correct answer ✅Rectocele
*Prolapse of the bladder* into the front wall of the vagina -
correct answer ✅Cystocele
Low-dose combination oral contraceptives must be stopped in a
smoker at age -
correct answer ✅35: After age 35, the associated risks of smoking
and oral contraceptive use for deep venous thrombosis, cerebral
vascular accidents, and myocardial infarctions are increased
significantly. The patient should be counseled on estrogen-free
methods of contraception.
The "gold standard" for diagnosis of abnormal uterine bleeding is -
correct answer ✅Uterine Dilation and Curettage
Especially when done with hysteroscopy, uterine dilation and
curettage can be diagnostic and therapeutic
,OBGYN PEARLS (1) EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
what is the incidence for dizygotic (fraternal) twins in the United
States? -
correct answer ✅1 in 90
The incidence of dizygotic (fraternal) twins within the United States
is approximately 1 in 90 pregnancies; it is slightly higher in African
Americans and is lower in Caucasians
What is the incidence for monozygotic (identical) twins in the
United States? -
correct answer ✅1 in 250
The incidence for monozygotic (identical) twins is approximately 1
in 250 pregnancies.
A breastfeeding woman presents 3 weeks postpartum complaining
of unilateral breast pain, fever of 102°F, and chills. Breast
examination shows an erythematous right breast with a palpable
mass, induration, erythema, and tenderness to palpation. The most
likely diagnosis is: -
correct answer ✅Infectious mastitis
, OBGYN PEARLS (1) EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Onset of infectious mastitis is >1 week postpartum. Treatment of
choice is cloxacillin, dicloxacillin, nafcillin, or a cephalosporin. The
mother should continue to nurse or pump and use warm soaks and
oral pain relief
During which interval in pregnancy to should patients be screened
for gestational diabetes? -
correct answer ✅Between 24 and 28 weeks gestation
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
recommends that pregnant women at low risk for gestational
diabetes mellitus have a glucose tolerance test between 24 and 28
weeks of gestation because, by this point, the condition has
manifested and can be detected.
A woman presents to the emergency department 10 weeks after
the first day of her last menstrual period complaining of bright red
vaginal discharge. She denies abdominal cramping. Physical
examination discloses blood in the vaginal vault, closed cervix,
without evidence of passage of tissue. Which type of abortion does
this represent? -
correct answer ✅Threatened abortion
