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What must be monitored in a patient being treated for eclampsia with magnesium sulphate?

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-Reflexes
-Respiratory rate

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What is the first-line investigation for women >50 with symptoms suggestive of ovarian cancer?

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Ca-125

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When is Ulipristel contraindicated for emergency contraception?

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Patients with asthma

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What pattern does women’s BP follow in pregnancy?

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-Falls in first half
-Rises to pre-pregnancy levels before term
-Placenta formed from 20 weeks

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What is the first-line management of large fibroids in women who wish to conceive in the future?

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-Myomectomy

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What criteria of ectopic pregnancies indicate surgical management?

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-Measuring >35mm on TVUS
-bHCG >5000

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What 4 main medications are contraindicated in breastfeeding?

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-Aspirin
-Amiodarone
-Warfarin
-Lithium

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What are the classic 4 symptoms of endometriosis?

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-Subfertility
-Dysmenorrhoea
-Dyspareunia
-Pelvic pain

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What could be a cause of abdominal pain in late pregnancy?

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-Labour
-Placental abruption
-Symphysis pubis dysfunction
-Pre-eclampsia / HELLP
-Uterine rupture

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What would cause a whirlpool sign on USS?

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Ovarian torsion

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What factors are taken into account when calculating the Risk Malignancy Index?

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-Ca-125
-Menopausal status
-USS findings

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What medication can suppress lactation?

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-Cabergoline

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What would you be suspecting if a woman suddenly collapsed soon after rupture of membranes?

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Amniotic fluid embolism

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How should placental abruption be managed <36 weeks?

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-If foetus is not compromised –> IV corticosteroid therapy

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What is the most suitable contraception for a woman with breast cancer?

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-Copper IUD
ALL hormonal contraception is contraindicated

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How should women at risk of pre-eclampsia be managed?

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Give aspirin from 12 weeks –> birth

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How should exposure to VZV in pregnancy be managed?

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If asymptomatic (ie just contact):
-Test immunity first
-If no VZV IgG present –> give VZ IgG
If presenting within 24h of rash:
-Oral aciclovir

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How does chorioamnionitis present?

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PPROM + triad of symptoms:
-Maternal pyrexia
-Maternal tachycardia
-Foetal tachycardia

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What diabetes medication should be stopped in pregnancy?

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Gliclazide

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When is anti-D administered antenatally for Rh-negative women?

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-28 weeks
-If <28 weeks and at risk of sensitisation –> give one dose anti-D

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What laboratory findings are normal in pregnancy?

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-Low urea
-Low creatinine
-Raised protein in urine

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How long should mag sulf be continued for?

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-24h after delivery / last seizure

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What are the lower limits of normal Hb in different trimesters in pregnancy?

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1st trimester = 110
2nd/3rd = 105
Post-partum = 100

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What cancers does COCP put you more at risk of?

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INCREASED risk of BREAST and CERVICAL cancers
DECREASED risk of OVARIAN and ENDOMETRIAL

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What is the first-line management of an overactive bladder and urge incontinence?
Bladder retraining
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What is the best management option of fibroids to reduce their size prior to surgery?
GnRH agonists eg triptorelin
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What would a macrocytic anaemia indicate?
Folate / B12 deficiency
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How should a cord prolapse be managed?
-Woman should adopt all fours position -Keep cord warm and moist and avoid touching it
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What is Sheehan's syndrome?
-Postpartum hypopituitarism -Ischaemic necrosis of pituitary due to hypovolaemic shock following birth -Presents with amenorrhoea, hypothyroidism, problems with lactation
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What is the biggest risk factor for placenta accreta?
Previous C-section
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What is the long-term anti-emetic of choice in pregnancy?
Promethazine
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How long can a PT remain positive following TOP?
-For up to 4 weeks
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How do molar pregnancies present?
-Uterus large for dates -Hyperemesis gravidarum -Thyrotoxicosis -Significantly raised bHCG -Snowstorm appearance on USS
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What combined testing results would indicate Down's syndrome?
-Thickened nuchal translucency -Increased bHCG -Reduced PAPPA
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How does the LH:FSH ratio vary in different causes of infertility?
-PCOS --> raised LH:FSH ratio (high LH, low FSH) -Hypothalamic / underweight --> normal ratio (v low LH + FSH) -Ovarian insufficiency / menopause --> low LH:FSH ratio (high LH, v high FSH)
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How should women with a fasting glucose of >7 on diagnosis be managed?
-Commenced on insulin immediately
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When is a Kleihauer test done?
-If there is risk of fetomaternal haemorrhage / blood mixing eg in antepartum haemorrhage
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When is a salpingostomy elected for over a salpingectomy?
SALPINGECTOMY -First line S-TOP -Removal of fallopian tube -If no other RFs for infertility SALPINGOSTOMY -2nd line -Creation of opening into fallopian tube -If other RFs for infertility eg PID
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What pharmacological treatment is used in urge incontinence?
-Anti-muscarinics eg oxybutynin, tolterodine
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What type of HRT increases the risk of breast cancer?
-Combined HRT
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What are the 3 key features of Meig's syndrome?
-Benign ovarian tumour -Ascites -Pleural effusion
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Where is the most common site for ectopic pregnancies?
Ampulla of Fallopian tube
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What is the difference between active and latent first stage of labour?
Latent = 0-3cm Active = 3-10cm
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What risks are associated with taking ondansetron in pregnancy?
-Small risk of cleft lip / palate in the newborn if taken in 1st trimester
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What is the most common cause of umbilical cord prolapse?
Artificial amniotomy
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What is the most appropriate way to investigate a ?placenta previa?
TVUSS
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What UKMEC would a patient with anti phospholipid antibodies be placed under?
UKMEC 4
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When does the 2nd screen for anaemia and atypical red cell autoantibodies occur in ANC?
28 weeks
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How should women being treated for a DVT be monitored, especially if they are overweight?
Anti-Xa activity
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What HPV types cause cervical cancer?
16 + 18
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What could cause a raised maternal serum AFP?
Abdominal wall defects eg omphalocele
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What is the most suitable form of contraception for women taking enzyme-inducing drugs?
Cu-IUD
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What is the next step in management of endometriosis after NSAIDs / hormonal contraception?
GnRH analogues
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How should women at risk of pre-eclampsia be managed?
Aspirin
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How should thrush be managed in pregnancy?
Clotrimazole pessary
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How long should folic acid be taken for in pregnancy?
For the first trimester
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When should progesterone levels be measured in fertility investigations?
7 days before next expected period
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What should be advised to couples trying to conceive if one or both of them are taking methotrexate?
Stop methotrexate 6 months prior to conceiving
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How long can lochia be expected to be noticed postpartum?
6 weeks
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How do placenta praaevia and vasa praevia present differently?
Vasa praevia = foetal blood vessels run across internal os --Usually rupture of membranes occurs in VP, but does not in PP --Foetal compromise is a more significant risk in VP compared to PP
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What side effect do GnRH analogues have?
Loss of bone mineral density
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What quadruple screening test results would indicate Edward's syndrome?
-Low AFP -Low estriol -Low bHCG -Normal inhibin A
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How is postpartum thyrotoxicosis managed?
Propanolol
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What is a contraindication to HRT?
PM bleeding
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What risk does the progesterone component of HRT carry?
Increased risk of breast cancer
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How do androgen insensitivity and congenital adrenal hyperplasia present differently?
AIS = primary amenorrhoea, little pubic hair, elevated testosterone, undescended testes CAH = primary amenorrhoea, deep voice / hirsutism
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How should women at risk of eclampsia be managed?
-75-150mg aspirin from 12 weeks until birth
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What contraception is suitable for women taking EIDs?
-Cu-IUD -Depo provera
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When is AFP raised and when is it low?
-Raised in neural tube defects -Low in Down's and Edward's
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What is Asherman's syndrome?
-Intrauterine adhesions following procedures -Can cause amenorrhoea
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What is given as GBS prophylaxis to women in labour?
-Benzylpenicillin
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What advice should be given to women undergoing surgery if they are on the COCP?
Stop 4 weeks before, recommence 2 weeks later
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When is a test of cure and cervical smear done for women with CIN?
6 months later
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When can contraception be re-started after ullipristal and levonorgestrel?
Ullipristal = 5 days Levonorgestrel = immediately
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What is the most common type of benign ovarian tumour in women under 25?
Dermoid cyst (teratoma)
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What is the best emergency contraception for women who are breast-feeding?
-Levonorgestrel / Cu-IUD -If taking ullipristal, must stop BF for 1 week
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What is a suitable alternative treatment for urge incontinence for the elderly?
Mirabegron -Oxybutynin = anticholinergic which is associated with confusion in the elderly
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When should absent foetal movements be investigated from?
24 weeks
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When should ECV be offered to women?
From 36 weeks
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How often should women with HIV have cervical smears?
Annually
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How should chorioamnionitis be managed?
Co-amoxiclav -Cefuroxime + metronidazole if pregnant
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What is Heroghe's sign and what condition is it associated with?
Sign = loss of lateral third of the eyebrow Sign of hypothyroidism
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What does a 'red velvet halo' surrounding the cervical os indicate on speculum examination?
Cervical ectropion
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What is frank breech vs complete breech?
Frank = legs are fully extended Complete = legs are flexed at the knee
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What endometrial thickness raises suspicion of cancer?
Thickness >5mm
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How do you calculate the EDD?
LMP + 7 days + 9 months
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What is classed as an abnormal pH or lactate on foetal blood samples during labour?
Abnormal pH = 7.20 or below Abnormal lactate = 4.9 or above
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How are ectopic, miscarriage and TOP managed medically?
ECTOPIC = methotrexate MISCARRIAGE + MTOP = mifepristone + misoprostol
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When should cervical smears be done during pregnancy?
Delay until 3 months after birth / termination
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What is the most common type of fibroid?
Intramural
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What is placenta accreta vs increta vs percreta?
ACCRETA = mild - attachment to myometrium with no penetration INCRETA = moderate - attachment into myometrium but does not invade all the way through PERCRETA = severe - extends through entire myometrium
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What can CMV infection during pregnancy cause in the newborn?
Hearing loss + learning difficulties
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How should hypothyroidism be managed in pregnancy?
Increase levothyroxine by 25 mcg and check levels after 4 weeks
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When should ECV be offered from?
37 weeks
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What is the most common type of ovarian cyst?
Follicular cyst
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When is anti-D administered in pregnancy?
28 and 34 weeks
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How should PCOS patients take the COCP?
Induce a bleed every 3 months
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What chemical is applied during colposcopy to help visualise abnormal cells?
Acetic acid
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How should hyperthyroidism be managed in pregnancy?
1st trimester = propylthioyuracil 2nd/3rd = carbimazole

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