OB/GYN Final Exam Questions and Answers

The absence of menstruation is called A. Menarche B. Amenorrhea C. Dysmenorrhea D. Menorrhagia - amenorrhea Which hormone is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and stimulates ovulation? A. Follicle-stimulating hormone B. Estrogen C. Luteinizing hormone D. Testosterone - luteinizing hormone Day 5-14 of the menstrual cycle is referred to as the A. Secretory phase B. Menopause C. Menorrhagia D. Proliferative Phase - proliferative phase What is the most common cause of abnormal uterine bleeding in both premenopausal and postmenopausal women? A. Fibroids B. Endometriosis C. Endometrial hyperplasia D. Endometrial carcinoma - endometrial hyperplasia What disorder has sonographic features that involve multiple tiny cysts around the periphery of the ovary, sometimes referred to as a "string of pearls" appearance? A. Ovarian hyper stimulation syndrome B. Endometriosis C. Crohn's disease D. Polycystic ovarian syndrome - D. Polycystic ovarian syndrome Is the condition that occurs when functioning endometrial tissue invades sites outside the uterus A. Endometritis B. Parametritis C. Endometritis D. Hydrosalpinx - a. Endometritis Excessive amount of amniotic fluid is called A. Anhydramnios B. Polyhydramnios C. Oligohydramnios D. Muchohydramnios - b. Polyhydramnios Which of the following is not an indication for a first trimester ultrasound A. Rule out ectopic pregnancy B. To evaluate pelvic pain C. Determine gender D. Confirm cardiac activity - c. Determine gender The fertilized ovum resulting from union of male and female gametes is called a A. Zygote B. Embryo C. Fetus D. Decidual reaction - Zygote