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Question: The following are used in formulations of the combined oral contraceptive pill
Progesterone
  True   False
Ethinyloestradiol
  True   False
Oestriol
  True   False
Oestradiol
  True   False


Question: The following are non-contraceptive benefits of the combined oral contraceptive pill
Decreased risk of ovarian cancer
  True   False
Decreased volume of menstrual blood loss
  True   False
Decreased risk of cervical cancer
  True   False
Decreased risk of benign breast disease
  True   False


Question: The following are recognised side-effects of the combined oral contraceptive pill
Weight gain
  True   False
Headache
  True   False
Nausea
  True   False
Breast tenderness
  True   False


Question: The following are recognised complications of surgical termination of pregnancy
Cervical trauma
  True   False
Haemorrhage
  True   False
Pelvic inflammatory disease
  True   False
Uterine perforation
  True   False


Question: A healthy 23 year old woman attends for her 6 weeks post-natal visit following a normal vaginal delivery. Routine clinical assessment should include
Enquiry about contraception
  True   False
Breast examination
  True   False
Abdominal examination
  True   False
Measurement of BP
  True   False


Question: A healthy 25 year old woman presents with vaginal bleeding at 8 weeks gestation. The following are possible causes:
Placental abruption
  True   False
Placenta previa
  True   False
Cervical ectropion
  True   False
Molar pregnancy
  True   False


Question: The following definitions are correct
Rectocele – prolapse of the rectum through the anterior vaginal wall
  True   False
Cystocele – prolapse of an ovarian cyst through the anterior vaginal wall
  True   False
Enterocele – prolapse of bowel through the posterior vaginal wall
  True   False
Procidentia – complete prolapse of the uterus with the fundus visible at the introitus
  True   False


Question: With respect to blood loss during menstruation
The average blood loss is 35ml per day
  True   False
Menorrhagia accounts for ~4% of gynaecological referrals in the UK
  True   False
There is an increased risk of anaemia with menstrual blood loss over 80ml per cycle
  True   False
Menstrual blood loss is higher in nulliparous women
  True   False


Question: With respect to the disorders of menstruation
Primary dysmenorrhoea is typically associated with anovulatory cycles
  True   False
Primary dysmenorrhoea typically begins after the age of 30 years
  True   False
Primary dysmenorrhoea is thought to be due to myometrial contractions
  True   False
Endometriosis is a common cause of primary dysmenorrhoea
  True   False


Question: The following are recognised causes of secondary amenorrhoea
Severe chronic illness
  True   False
Treatment with dopamine agonists
  True   False
Use of the combined oral contraceptive pill
  True   False
Hyperprolactinaemia
  True   False


Question: Criteria for the diagnosis of the polycystic ovary syndrome include
Infertility
  True   False
Normal serum prolactin levels
  True   False
BMI over 30
  True   False
Raised serum androgen levels
  True   False


Question: The following drugs are contraindicated in pregnancy
Aspirin
  True   False
ACE-inhibitors
  True   False
Sodium valproate
  True   False
Warfarin
  True   False


Question: With respect to the management of pregnancy in women with epilepsy
Anti-epileptic drugs should be discontinued during labour
  True   False
If the woman is taking anti-epileptic drugs, neonatal im vitamin K should be recommended
  True   False
Breastfeeding is not contraindicated in women taking carbamazepine
  True   False
Breastfeeding is contraindicated in women taking valproic acid
  True   False


Question: A 32 year old woman with Graves disease has a normal delivery at 39 weeks gestation
Symptoms of neonatal Graves disease may present 1 week after delivery
  True   False
Neonatal Graves disease will not occur if the woman was euthyroid during pregnancy
  True   False
Neonatal Graves disease may present with poor feeding
  True   False
Neonatal hypothyroidism may occur
  True   False


Question: Obstetric cholestasis
Is the commonest cause of jaundice in pregnant women
  True   False
Is associated with dark urine
  True   False
Is associated with anorexia
  True   False
Is associated with steatorrhoea
  True   False


Question: Obstetric cholestasis
Typically presents with a rash on the abdomen
  True   False
Symptoms typically resolve 6 weeks after delivery
  True   False
Is commoner in multiple pregnancy
  True   False
Typically present with itching on the palms and soles
  True   False


Question: With respect to hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
Hypertension is diagnosed if systolic BP is 30 mmHg higher than BP at booking
  True   False
Hypertension is diagnosed if diastolic BP is 25 mmHg higher than BP at booking
  True   False
Hypertension is diagnosed if a single BP reading is 150/112 mmHg
  True   False
Hypertension is diagnosed if a single BP reading is 142/96 mmHg
  True   False


Question: The following are high risk factors for developing hypertensive disorders in pregnancy
15 year history of insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
  True   False
Inter-pregnancy interval more than 10 years
  True   False
Family history of pre-eclampsia
  True   False
Pregnancy with a new partner
  True   False


Question: Aspirin 75mg daily to reduce the risk of hypertensive disease should be offered from 12 weeks gestation until delivery in the following women
A 23 year old insulin-dependent diabetic with a BMI of 23 kg/m2 at booking
  True   False
A 23 year old who developed pre-eclampsia at 39 weeks in her last pregnancy
  True   False
A 16 year old in her first pregnancy with a BMI of 22 kg/m2 at booking
  True   False
A 35 year old in her first pregnancy with a BMI of 40 kg/m2 at booking
  True   False


Question: A 32 year old woman has been admitted because of pre-eclampsia at 28 weeks gestation. Appropriate investigations include
Weekly 24 hour urine collection
  True   False
Daily urine testing for proteinuria
  True   False
Glucose tolerance test
  True   False
Liver ultrasound scan
  True   False