1. 2. All of the following are infections that affect mostly the labia and vagina
except:
A) Bacterialvaginosis
B) Candidiasis
C) Trichomoniasis
D) Chlamydia trachomatis
Answer> Chlamydia trachomatis
Infections that commonly affect the labia and vagina include bacterial vaginosis, can-
didiasis, and trichomoniasis. Chlamydia trachomatis commonly affects the cervix,
endometrial lining , fallopian tubes, and pelvic cavity.
2. Treatment for mild preeclampsia includes all of the following except:
A) Bed rest except for bathroom privileges
B) Close monitoring of weight and blood pressure
C) Close follow-up of urinary protein, serum creatinine, and platelet count
D) A prescription of methyldopa (Aldomet) to control blood pressure
Answer> A prescription of methyldopa (Aldomet) to control blood pressure
Recommended care for women diagnosed with preeclampsia includes bed rest with
bath- room privileges, weight and BP monitoring, and closely following urine protein
and serum protein, creatinine, and platelet counts. Oral medications are not used
as first-line treatment.
3. Which of the following findings is most likely in young primigravidas with
pregnancy-induced hypertension?
A) Abdominal cramping and constipation
B) Edema of the face and the upper extremities
,of the face and the upper extremities, weight gain, blurred vision, elevated BP,
proteinuria, and headaches.
4. A second triple screen on a 35-year-old primigravida reveals abnormally low
lev- els of the alpha fetoprotein and estriol and high levels of human chorionic
gonad- otropin. Which of the following interventions is the best choice for this
patient?
,A) Order an ultrasound
B) Order a computed tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen
C) Order a 24-hour urine for protein clearance
D) Assess for a history of illicit drug or alcohol use
Answer> Order an ultrasound
Abnormally low levels of alpha fetoprotein and estriol and high levels of human
chorionic gonadotropin are abnormal during pregnancy. An ultrasound should be
ordered to further evaluate the fetus for characteristics of Down syndrome and/or
fetal demise.
5. Patients who are diagnosed with gonorrhea should also be treated for which
of the following infections?
A) Chancroid
B) Chlamydia trachomatis
C) Herpes genitalis
D) PID (pelvic inflammatory disease)
Answer> Chlamydia trachomatis
When diagnosed with gonorrhea, the patient should also be treated for Chlamydia
trachomatis.
6. A 35-year-old primigravida who is at 28 weeks of gestation is expecting
twins. What would you would expect her alpha fetoprotein (AFP) values to be?
A) Normal
B) Higher than normal
C) Lower than normal
D) None of the above
Answer> Higher than normal
, 7. Which of the following antihypertensive medications has beneficial effects
for an elderly White female with osteoporosis?
A) Calcium channel blocker
B) Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
C) Beta-blocker
D) Diuretic
Answer> Calcium channel blocker
except:
A) Bacterialvaginosis
B) Candidiasis
C) Trichomoniasis
D) Chlamydia trachomatis
Answer> Chlamydia trachomatis
Infections that commonly affect the labia and vagina include bacterial vaginosis, can-
didiasis, and trichomoniasis. Chlamydia trachomatis commonly affects the cervix,
endometrial lining , fallopian tubes, and pelvic cavity.
2. Treatment for mild preeclampsia includes all of the following except:
A) Bed rest except for bathroom privileges
B) Close monitoring of weight and blood pressure
C) Close follow-up of urinary protein, serum creatinine, and platelet count
D) A prescription of methyldopa (Aldomet) to control blood pressure
Answer> A prescription of methyldopa (Aldomet) to control blood pressure
Recommended care for women diagnosed with preeclampsia includes bed rest with
bath- room privileges, weight and BP monitoring, and closely following urine protein
and serum protein, creatinine, and platelet counts. Oral medications are not used
as first-line treatment.
3. Which of the following findings is most likely in young primigravidas with
pregnancy-induced hypertension?
A) Abdominal cramping and constipation
B) Edema of the face and the upper extremities
,of the face and the upper extremities, weight gain, blurred vision, elevated BP,
proteinuria, and headaches.
4. A second triple screen on a 35-year-old primigravida reveals abnormally low
lev- els of the alpha fetoprotein and estriol and high levels of human chorionic
gonad- otropin. Which of the following interventions is the best choice for this
patient?
,A) Order an ultrasound
B) Order a computed tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen
C) Order a 24-hour urine for protein clearance
D) Assess for a history of illicit drug or alcohol use
Answer> Order an ultrasound
Abnormally low levels of alpha fetoprotein and estriol and high levels of human
chorionic gonadotropin are abnormal during pregnancy. An ultrasound should be
ordered to further evaluate the fetus for characteristics of Down syndrome and/or
fetal demise.
5. Patients who are diagnosed with gonorrhea should also be treated for which
of the following infections?
A) Chancroid
B) Chlamydia trachomatis
C) Herpes genitalis
D) PID (pelvic inflammatory disease)
Answer> Chlamydia trachomatis
When diagnosed with gonorrhea, the patient should also be treated for Chlamydia
trachomatis.
6. A 35-year-old primigravida who is at 28 weeks of gestation is expecting
twins. What would you would expect her alpha fetoprotein (AFP) values to be?
A) Normal
B) Higher than normal
C) Lower than normal
D) None of the above
Answer> Higher than normal
, 7. Which of the following antihypertensive medications has beneficial effects
for an elderly White female with osteoporosis?
A) Calcium channel blocker
B) Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
C) Beta-blocker
D) Diuretic
Answer> Calcium channel blocker
