( Exam ) Part 6 (1447-1483)( 1275-1529 ) Neymar 6

A 21-year-old woman comes to the physician because of "bumps" on her vulva that she has just recently noticed. These bumps do not cause her symptoms, but she wants to know what they are and wants them removed. She has no medical problems, takes no medications, and has no allergies to medications. She smokes one-half pack of cigarettes per day. She is sexually active with 3 partners. Examination shows 3 cauliflower-like lesions on the right labia majora. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?

A 25-year-old nulliparous woman at 35 weeks' gestation comes to the labor and delivery ward complaining of contractions, a headache, and flashes of light in front of her eyes. Her pregnancy has been uncomplicated except for an episode of first trimester bleeding that completely resolved. She has no medical problems. Her temperature is 37 C (98.6 F), blood pressure is 160/110 mm Hg, pulse is 88/minute, and respirations are 12/minute. Examination shows that her cervix is 2 centimeters dilated and 75% effaced, and that she is contracting every 2 minutes. The fetal heart tracing is in the 140s and reactive. Urinalysis shows 3+ proteinuria. Laboratory values are as follows: leukocytes 9,400/mm3, hematocrit 35%, platelets 101,000/mm3. Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) is 200 U/L, and ALT 300 U/L. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?

A 33-year-old primigravid woman at 18 weeks' gestation comes to the physician for a prenatal visit. Her prenatal course has been uncomplicated thus far. She has no complaints. She has had no loss of fluid, bleeding, or contractions. She has hypothyroidism, for which she takes thyroid hormone replacement. The patient states that a friend of hers recently had a preterm delivery. The patient is quite concerned about preterm delivery and wants to know whether home uterine activity monitoring (HUAM) is recommended. Which of the following is the most appropriate response?

A 32-year-old nulliparous woman at 38 weeks' gestation comes to the labor and delivery ward with regular painful contractions after a gush of fluid two hours ago. Her temperature is 98.6 F (37 C). She is found to have gross rupture of membranes and to have a cervix that is 6 centimeters dilated. The fetus is in breech position. The patient is then brought to the operating room for cesarean delivery. Which of the following represents the correct procedure for antibiotic administration?

A 21-year-old primigravid woman at 39 weeks' gestation comes to the labor and delivery ward with painful contractions every three minutes. Her prenatal course was unremarkable. Examination shows her cervix to be 3 centimeters dilated and 90% effaced. The fetal heart rate tracing is in the 150s and reactive. 5 hours later cervical examination reveals that the patient is 9 centimeters dilated and at -1 station. The fetal heart rate tracing shows moderate variable decelerations with each contraction and decreased variability. Fetal scalp sampling is performed that yields fetal scalp pH of 7.04, 7.05, and 7.06. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?

A 31-year-old, HIV-positive woman, gravida 3, para 2, at 32-weeks' gestation comes to the physician for a prenatal visit. Her prenatal course is significant for the fact that she has taken zidovudine throughout the pregnancy. Otherwise, her prenatal course has been unremarkable. She has no history of mental illness. She states that she has been weighing the benefits and risks of cesarean delivery in preventing transmission of the virus to her baby. After much deliberation, she has decided that she does not want a cesarean delivery and would like to attempt a vaginal delivery. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?

An 18-year-old woman comes to the physician for advice regarding birth control. She has been sexually active since the age of 15 and has had numerous sexual partners since that time. She has tried the oral contraceptive pill twice, for approximately two cycles each time, but stopped because of irregular bleeding. She has had gonorrhea once and Chlamydia twice. She does not smoke. Physical examination is unremarkable. Which of the following forms of birth control should be recommended for this patient?

A pharmaceutical company sponsors a physician lecture concerning thrombotic complications of the oral contraceptive pill (OCP). At the start of the presentation, the company's representative makes a short presentation regarding their particular brand of OCP. He then proceeds to announce that his company would like to award a gift to the physician in the group who gives the largest number of prescriptions for this pill. Which of the following is the most appropriate action?

A 24-year old woman comes to the physician because of burning with urination. She states that every time she urinates there is pain and that she has a feeling that she constantly needs to urinate even though only a little comes out. She has never had any similar symptoms before. She has no medical problems and no known drug allergies. Examination is unremarkable. Urinalysis demonstrates that the urine is positive for leukocyte esterase and nitrites. Which of the following is the most appropriate pharmacotherapy?

An 18-year-old G2P1 presents to the emergency department with abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding for the past day. Her last menstrual period was 7 weeks ago. On examination she is afebrile with normal blood pressure and pulse. Her abdomen is tender in the left lower quadrant with voluntary guarding. On pelvic examination, she has a small anteverted uterus, no adnexal masses, mild left adnexal tenderness, and mild cervical motion tenderness. Labs reveal a normal white count, hemoglobin of 10.5, and a quantitative β-hCG of 2342. Ultrasound reveals a 10×5×6 cm uterus with a normalappearing 1-cm stripe and no gestation sac or fetal pole. A 2.8-cm complex adnexal mass is noted on the left. In the treatment of this patient, laparoscopic salpingostomy has what advantage over salpingectomy via laparotomy?

A 32-year-old G2P0101 presents to labor and delivery at 34 weeks of gestation, complaining of regular uterine contractions about every 5 minutes for the past several hours. She has also noticed the passage of a clear fluid per vagina. A nurse places the patient on an external fetal monitor and calls you to evaluate her status. The external fetal monitor demonstrates a reactive fetal heart rate tracing, with regular uterine contractions occurring about every 3 to 4 minutes. On sterile speculum examination, the cervix is visually closed. A sample of pooled amniotic fluid seen in the vaginal vault is fern and nitrazinepositive. The patient has a temperature of 38.8C, pulse 102 beats per minute, blood pressure 100/60 mm Hg, and her fundus is tender to deep palpation. Her admission blood work comes back indicating a WBC of 19,000. The patient is very concerned because she had previously delivered a baby at 35 weeks who suffered from respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). You perform a bedside sonogram, which indicates oligohydramnios and a fetus whose size is appropriate for gestational age and with a cephalic presentation. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in the management of this patient?

A 30-year-old G1 with twin gestation at 28 weeks is being evaluated for vaginal bleeding and uterine contractions. A bedside ultrasound examination rules out the presence of a placenta previa. Fetal heart rate tracing is reactive on both twins, and the uterine contractions are every 2 to 3 minutes and last 60 seconds. A sterile speculum examination is negative for rupture membranes. A digital examination indicates that the cervix is 2 to 3 cm dilated and 50% effaced, and the presenting part is at −3 station. Tocolysis with magnesium sulfate is initiated and intravenous antibiotics are started for group B streptococcus prophylaxis. Betamethasone, a corticosteroid, is also administered. Which of the following statements regarding the use of betamethasone in the treatment of preterm labor is true?

A 30-year-old G1 at 28 weeks gestation with a twin pregnancy is admitted to the hospital for preterm labor with regular painful contractions every 2 minutes. She is 3 cm dilated with membranes intact and a small amount of bloody show. Ultrasound reveals growth restriction of twin A and oligohydramnios, otherwise normal anatomy. Twin B has normal anatomy and has appropriate-forgestational-age weight. Which of the following is a contraindication to the use of indomethacin as a tocolytic in this patient?

A 34-year-old G2P1 at 31 weeks gestation with a known placenta previa presents to the hospital with vaginal bleeding. On assessment, she has normal vital signs and the fetal heart rate tracing is 140 beats per minute with accelerations and no decelerations. No uterine contractions are demonstrated on external tocometer. Heavy vaginal bleeding is noted. Which of the following is the best next step in the management of this patient?

A 34-year-old G2P1 at 31 weeks gestation with a known placenta previa is admitted to the hospital for vaginal bleeding. The patient continues to bleed heavily and you observe persistent late decelerations on the fetal heart monitor with loss of variability in the baseline. Her blood pressure and pulse are normal. You explain to the patient that she needs to be delivered. The patient is delivered by cesarean section under general anesthesia. The baby and placenta are easily delivered, but the uterus is noted to be boggy and atonic despite intravenous infusion of Pitocin. Which of the following is contraindicated in this patient for the treatment of uterine atony?

A 20-year-old G1P0 at 30 weeks gestation with a known placenta previa is delivered by cesarean section under general anesthesia for vaginal bleeding and nonreassuring fetal heart rate tracing. The baby is easily delivered, but the placenta is adherent to the uterus and cannot be completely removed, and heavy uterine bleeding is noted. Which of the following is the best next step in the management of this patient?

A 38-year-old G1P1 comes to see you for her first prenatal visit at 10 weeks gestational age. She had a previous term vaginal delivery without any complications. You detect fetal heart tones at this visit, and her uterine size is consistent with dates. You also draw her prenatal labs at this visit and tell her to follow up in 4 weeks for a return OB visit. Two weeks later, the results of the patient’s prenatal labs come back. Her blood type is A–, with an anti D antibody titer of 1:4. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in the management of this patient?

A 27-year-old G1P0 woman at 27 weeks’ gestation presents to the emergency department after a motor vehicle accident. The patient denies any abdominal pain or cramping, contractions, or vaginal bleeding. Examination reveals a gravid, non-tender abdomen and a closed, non-effaced cervix with no evidence of vaginal bleeding. Fetal heart monitoring shows a fetal heart rate of 145/min, with variable accelerations and no decelerations. The patient is Rh negative with no history of blood transfusion, while the father is of unknown Rh status and unavailable. The results of the Kleihauer-Betke test, in which maternal blood is exposed to acid, shows a combination of pale and stained RBCs. Which of the following is the best next step in management?

A 27-year-old G1 woman is 20 weeks pregnant. She is currently in her third year of a family practice residency and would like to travel to Africa and Asia as part of an outreach mission with her program. She has received all of her childhood immunizations. She presents to the obstetric clinic inquiring about the safety of immunizations during pregnancy. Which of the following vaccines is contraindicated in pregnancy?

A 28-year-old G0 woman presents to the clinic complaining of inability to conceive and amenorrhea. She has been taking a low-dose oral contraceptive pill for the past 6 years, which she discontinued 3 months ago when she and her husband decided they wanted to have children. They have been sexually active with each other two to three times per week over the past 3 months, but the patient has not become pregnant. The patient denies a history of sexually transmitted disease and states that until recently she has always had regular menstrual cycles. She has not had a period since discontinuation of the oral contraceptive. Which ofthe following is the most appropriate next step?

A 31-year-old G3P2 woman at 37 weeks’ gestation presents to the labor and delivery floor after 2 hours of contractions of increasing frequency and intensity. An epidural anesthetic is requested on admission and placed. The patient continues to have contractions for the next 15 hours, during which time her membranes rupture spontaneously. Vaginal examination at that time reveals a cervix that is soft, 3 cm dilated, in an anterior position, and 80% effaced. The fetal head is at the -1 station. Fetal heart tracings reveal a baseline heart rate of 156/min, with variable accelerations and no significant decelerations. Which of the following is the best next step in management?

A 30-year-old G3P2 woman at 25 weeks’ gestation has a history of gestational diabetes in her previous pregnancy. Her fasting blood glucose level at her initial 10-week screening visit was 110 mg/dL and urinalysis was negative for glucose in the urine. The patient has not been taking her own blood sugars at home, but she has been adhering to a low-carbohydrate diet. Over the past several weeks, she has noticed increased fatigue and polyuria. Which of the following is the next most appropriate step?

A 34-year-old G1P0 woman at 29 weeks’ gestation presents to the emergency department complaining of 2 hours of vaginal bleeding. The bleeding recently stopped, but she was diagnosed earlier with placenta previa by ultrasound. She denies any abdominal pain, cramping, or contractions associated with the bleeding. Her temperature is 36.8C (98.2F), blood pressure is 118/72 mm Hg, pulse is 75/min, and respiratory rate is 13/min. She reports she is Rh positive, her hemoglobin is 11.1 g/dL, and coagulation tests, fibrinogen, and D-dimer levels are all normal. On examination her gravid abdomen is non-tender. Fetal heart monitoring is reassuring, with a heart rate of 155/min, variable accelerations, and no decelerations. Two large-bore peripheral intravenous lines are inserted and two units of blood are typed and crossed. What is the most appropriate next step in management?

A 32-year-old G3P2 woman at 35 weeks’ gestation has a past medical history significant for hypertension. She was well-controlled on hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril as an outpatient, but these drugs were discontinued when she found out that she was pregnant. Her blood pressure has been relatively well controlled in the 120–130 mm Hg systolic range without medication, and urinalysis has consistently been negative for proteinuria at each of her prenatal visits. She presents now to the obstetric clinic with a blood pressure of 142/84 mmHg. A 24hour urine specimen yields 0.35 g of proteinuria. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step?

A 32-year-old G2P1 woman at 35 weeks’ gestation presents to her obstetrician for a routine prenatal check-up. The mother has been previously diagnosed with mild preeclampsia, which the obstetrician has chosen to manage expectantly. During the visit, a biophysical profile is performed and the amniotic fluid index is found to be <5 cm, indicating the development of oligohydramnios. The biophysical profile is otherwise normal, with a total score of 8/10 and reassuring fetal heart tracings. How should oligohydramnios be managed in this patient?

A 24-year-old G1P0 woman at 31 weeks’ gestation presents to the emergency department with a 4hour history of abdominal cramping and contractions. The contractions have been regularly spaced at 10 minutes, but seem to be increasing in intensity. She has had a small amount of vaginal discharge, but is unable to definitively say whether her water has broken. She has not had any vaginal bleeding. Her temperature is 36.8C (98.3F), blood pressure is 137/84 mm Hg, pulse is 87/min, and respiratory rate is 12/min. Physical examination reveals a non-tender abdomen with palpable contractions every 8 minutes. Which of the following is the best next step in management?

A woman brings her 15-year-old daughter to her pediatrician for concerns about hair growth. The child has always had a lot of body hair and has been shaving her legs since she was 12 years old. The mother reports that her daughter has recently been noticing more hair, especially along the upper lip and on the chest and abdomen. The child is clearly distressed about her appearance. Further questioning reveals that although the girl had her first menses at 11 years old, her menstrual cycles are irregular, and she sometimes skips cycles for months at a time. Physical examination reveals a young, heavy-set, olive-skinned teenager with moderate acne and dark hair growth along her upper lip, across her chest, and over her lower abdomen. She exercises regularly. Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment for this child’s hirsutism?

A 21-year-old woman at 36 weeks gestation is admitted for delivery. She has severe preeclampsia. Her blood pressure is 190/110 mmHg, pulse is 80/min and respirations are 16/min. Physical examination shows 3+ pitting edema of the legs and brisk deep tendon reflexes. Fundoscopic examination shows no abnormalities. Laboratory studies show elevated BUN, serum creatinine and serum transaminases. Urinalysis shows 4+ proteinuria. Intravenous hydralazine and magnesium sulfate was initiated on admission. After stabilization, intravenous oxytocin and artificial rupture of membranes (AROM) was administered for induction of labor. Two hours later, her blood pressure is 150/90 mmHg, pulse is 78/min and respirations are 9/min. Repeat examination shows hyporeflexia and a completely effaced cervix that is 5 cm dilated. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management

An 18-year-old woman comes to the physician for her annual physical examination. Her past medical history is unremarkable and she takes no medications. Her last menstrual period was 2 weeks ago, and she has regular menses lasting 4-5 days every 28 days. The patient became sexually active at age 16 and has had 3 partners since then. She is currently in a monogamous relationship with her boyfriend of a year and uses condoms regularly. The patient has no vaginal discharge, urinary complaints, or weight changes. Vital signs and general physical examination are within normal limits. She inquires about cervical cancer screening and human papillomavirus vaccine, which she has not received. What is the most appropriate next step in management of this patient?

A 30-year-old woman, gravida 2, para 1, at 37 weeks gestation is brought to the emergency department because of acute onset intense uterine contractions and vaginal bleeding. She has been followed closely for pre-eclampsia since her 32nd week of gestation. Her temperature is 37.0°C (98.7°F), blood pressure is 140/86mmHg, pulse is 92/min and respirations are 18/min. Physical examination shows uterine tenderness and hyperactivity and moderate vaginal bleeding. Pelvic examination shows an effaced and 3cm dilated cervix. Ultrasonography shows a fundic placenta and a fetus in the cephalic position. Fetal heart tracing shows 140/min with good long-term and beat-to beat variability. After initial resuscitation the bleeding is stopped. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?

A 42-year-old postmenopausal woman presents to the clinic complaining of vague abdominal pain, early satiety, and a 9-kg (20-lb) unintended weight loss. She has a history of normal Pap smears. On physical examination her abdomen is firm, with evidence of ascites and a firm, irregular, and fixed left adnexal mass palpated on vaginal examination. CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis confirms the presence of an ovarian mass that has features that are highly suspicious for cancer. What is the best means to correctly diagnose and stage this mass?

A 55-year-old woman is brought to the emergency department by fi re and rescue personnel because of intractable back and thigh pain for the past 3 hours. Upon presentation she says that the pain is 9 of 10 in severity and localized to her lower back. She lives with her sister, and she has no primary care physician. She denies any complaints aside from fatigue, which she attributes to her multiple jobs and caring for her sister’s children. She has a pulse of 110/min, blood pressure of 140/88 mm Hg, respiratory rate of 20/min, and temperature of 37.8C (100.1F). On physical examination she is exquisitely tender over the L2–3 area of the spine. She also has point tenderness over the anterior right thigh. Sensation is intact over the lower extremities bilaterally and she has 5/5 strength in the lower extremities bilaterally. Breast examination reveals a retracted nipple and dimpling of the right breast. What will likely represent the mainstay of treatment for this patient’s symptoms?

A 57-year-old G3P3 woman presents to her gynecologist with complaints of vaginal pruritus and increased vaginal discharge. The patient has no history of gynecologic surgery or sexually transmitted diseases; she is not currently sexually active. A bimanual examination and Pap smear are performed. The Pap smear is positive for malignant squamous cells. Follow up colposcopy shows no cervical lesions, but a small lesion is noted on the lower vagina. Biopsy of this lesion confirms the diagnosis of vaginal squamous cell cancer, while cross-sectional imaging excludes invasion of surrounding tissues. What is the most appropriate course of treatment?

A 33-year-old G1P1 woman presents to her gynecologist for a Pap smear. It has been several years since she last saw a physician. She is not currently sexually active, but takes oral contraceptives. Her vaginal examination is normal, but her Pap smear shows moderate-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. The patient undergoes colposcopy and biopsies, which confirm the diagnosis. What is the most appropriate management of this patient?

A 48-year-old woman presents to her gynecologist because of vaginal bleeding. She states that after a year of hot flashes and irregular cycles, she finally stopped menstruating 4 months ago. Two days ago she began having some vaginal bleeding that was very similar to her prior menses. She is concerned because she heard that the first sign of endometrial cancer in postmenopausal women is vaginal bleeding. She is an otherwise healthy woman with no medical problems. She exercises three times a week and takes multivitamins. She had three children when she was 29–35 years old. She used oral contraceptive pills for contraception from the time she was 18 until she got married at the age of 28. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in managing this woman’s vaginal bleeding?

A 35-year-old G4P4 obese woman is referred to her gynecology clinic by her primary care physician for heavy menstruation and irregular cycles. She has noticed these symptoms for several months. She reports being a “late bloomer,” with onset of menses at age 13 years. She is sexually active and monogamous with her partner of 2 years. She is taking oral contraceptive pills and has a 5-year smoking history. An endometrial biopsy is read as “endometrial hyperplasia, cannot rule out intraepithelial carcinoma.” β-Human chorionic gonadotropin testing is negative. Which of the following most likely contributed to this abnormality?

An 18-year-old woman presents to the clinic because of 6 hours of severe abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. She describes 6 days of mild lower abdominal pain, low-grade fever, and abnormal vaginal discharge. She is sexually active with two male partners, and her last menstrual period was 10 days ago. Her temperature is 39.5C (103.2F), blood pressure is 100/60 mm Hg, heart rate is 110/min, and respiratory rate is 18/min. Physical examination reveals involuntary abdominal guarding. The patient will not allow a pelvic examination. Which of the following is the most appropriate management?

A 65-year-old G2P2 postmenopausal woman presents to a gynecologist for the first time in many years complaining of vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain, and increased urinary frequency. She reports she is sexually active with her husband. After an appropriate work-up, a diagnosis of locally invasive squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix is made. The tumor has extended approximately 9 mm into the cervical stroma, grading the cancer as stage IB. The patient is informed of the diagnosis and wishes to undergo definitive therapy. What is the definitive therapy for this patient’s disease?

A 29-year-old African-American woman comes to the physician after discovering a mass on breast self-examination. Her last menstrual period was 2 weeks ago. She reports occasional bilateral gray nipple discharge that has not changed since menarche. She has no significant past medical history and does not take any medications. Examination reveals a 1.5-cm fluctuant mass in the upper and outer quadrant of the left breast. Which of the following is the best next step in management?

A 26-year-old G0 woman is seen in her gynecologist’s office for a routine examination. She reports that she has been sexually active with four partners and has been treated for gonorrhea once in the past year. She has otherwise been healthy. Physical examination is unremarkable. Results of a Pap smear suggest a low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion. What is the most appropriate next step in management?

A 52-year-old postmenopausal woman who was diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer presents to the clinic to discuss her treatment options. She has had a CT of the abdominalpelvic region that showed extensive disease extending from her left ovary and involving her uterus along with large pelvic nodes. What is the best treatment for this patient?

A 22-year-old primiparous woman is in premature labor at 30 weeks’ gestation. Despite administration of tocolytic agents, it seems she will deliver soon. Pulmonary maturity might be enhanced by the administration of which of the following drugs?

A 22-year-old woman with cystic fibrosis is engaged to be married and asks you about childbearing. How should you advise her?

A 34-year-old woman, gravida 3, para 2, at 16 weeks' gestation comes to the physician concerned that she may have been exposed to an infectious disease. Yesterday, she and her 5-year-old son spent a day at the beach with one of his classmates. This morning, the classmate was sent home from school with a fever and rash that the teacher thought, were suspicious for chickenpox. The patient is unsure whether she had chickenpox as a child. Her temperature is 37 C (98.6 F), blood pressure is 100/70 mm Hg, pulse is 88/min, and respirations are 16/min. Her examination is unremarkable. An inquiry made by the physician confirms that the classmate has chickenpox. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?

A 26-year-old primigravid woman at 10-weeks' gestation comes to the physician for a routine prenatal appointment Her dating is based on a 6-week ultrasound. She has sickle-cell anemia. She has no past surgical history, takes prenatal vitamins, and has no known drug allergies. She tells the physician that she recently learned that the father of the baby has sickle-cell trait. On examination, her uterus is appropriate for a 10-week gestation, and fetal heart tones are heard. Her hematocrit is 37%. What is the most appropriate next step in the management of this patient?

A 22-year-old woman comes to the physician seeking advice. Last night, while she was having sexual intercourse, the condom broke. She is very concerned that she may become pregnant and wants to know whether she can do anything at this point. She has no medical problems and has never had surgery. She takes ibuprofen for dysmenorrhea. She is allergic to sulfa drugs. On physical examination, she is anxious and intermittently sobbing. Her temperature is 37 C (98.6 F), blood pressure is 140/90 mm Hg, pulse is 98/min, and respirations are 24/min. The remainder of her physical examination is unremarkable. A urine pregnancy test is negative. Which of the following is the most appropriate pharmacotherapy?

A 39-year-old woman, gravida 3, para 2 at 34 weeks' gestation, with a known history of chronic hypertension, is found to have a blood pressure of 180/115 mm Hg at a routine prenatal visit. Her prenatal course had been otherwise unremarkable. She is transferred to the labor and delivery ward for further management. IV antihypertensive medications should be given to this patient with a goal of which of the following blood pressures?

A 33-year-old woman comes to the physician because she has not had a menstrual period for 6 months. Prior to this she had a normal period every 29 days that lasted for 4 days. She has noted some weight gain in the past few months. She has a history of hepatitis A infection 6 years ago and had an appendectomy at age 12. She takes no medications and has no allergies to medications. Her father died of acute pancreatitis 3 years ago. Her mother is alive and well with no medical problems. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in diagnosis?

A 35-year-old G1 PO woman at 35 weeks gestation by last menstrual period and confirmed by a first trimester ultrasound comes to the hospital because of leakage of fluid one hour ago. She received her prenatal care at an outside hospital and the records are not available. She reports no other complications with this pregnancy thus far. She reports no medical problems, takes no daily medications other than a prenatal vitamin, and has no allergies to medications. She is examined and preterm premature rupture of membranes is confirmed by a positive nitrazine test, positive pooling test, and a positive ferning test. She is 2 cm dilated, 50% effaced, and at -2 station. She is admitted to the hospital. Transabdominal ultrasound confirms that the fetus is in a vertex presentation, and the amniotic fluid index is decreased at 3 cm. Fetal heart rate and contraction monitoring is started, and occasional uterine contractions are noted on the monitor. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?

A 26-year-old woman, gravida 2, para 2, complains of loss of small amounts of urine immediately after a spontaneous vaginal delivery. She received epidural anesthesia during labor and delivery because of severe pain. She has no fever, dysuria, urgency, or hematuria. She has no other medical problems, takes no medication except prenatal vitamins, and has no known drug allergies. Her vital signs are normal. Examination shows a soft, non-tender abdomen. Pelvic examination is normal. The patient voids 30-40ml of urine each time; her postvoid residual volume is 400 ml. The patient's labs reveal: Urine: Specific gravity: 1.020, Blood: trace, glucose: negative, Leukocytes esterase: negative, Nitrite: negative, WBC: 1-2/hpf, RBC: 3-4hpf. Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment for her incontinence?

A 30-year-old G2 P1 woman at 38 weeks gestation comes to the hospital because of regular and painful uterine contractions that started two hours ago. Pelvic examination reveals bulging membranes, and her cervix is 50% effaced and dilated to 3 cm. Her pregnancy was complicated by first trimester hemorrhage of unknown cause. Her past medical history is unremarkable. Upon observing the fetal heart rate monitor and an external tocometer for 20 minutes, you note 6 contractions. You also note 4 separate 15 - 20 beat/min decreases in the fetal heart rate with every contraction. The depth and duration of decelerations vary with successive uterine contractions. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in the management of this patient?

A 24-year-old woman presents to your office with a self-palpated breast lump. She discovered the mass 2 days ago while taking a shower and noted that it is mildly tender. Her menstrual periods are regular, occurring every 26 days. Her last menstrual period (LMP) was 3 weeks ago. Her past medical history is insignificant. She has no family history of breast cancer. Physical examination reveals a lump in the superior outer quadrant of the right breast without palpable lymphadenopathy. Which of the following is the most reasonable next step in the management of this patient?

A 32-year-old woman who is one week postpartum presents with dull pain in her left leg for the past three days. She denies any history of trauma, fever or chills. Her pregnancy and delivery were uncomplicated, and her past medical history is unremarkable. She does not use tobacco, alcohol or illicit drugs. Her temperature is 37.2C (98.9 F) and blood pressure is 120/76 mm Hg. Physical examination reveals a swollen, tender, and mildly erythematous left leg. Doppler ultrasonogram reveals a thrombus in the superficial part of the femoral vein of the left leg. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?

A 24-year-old woman, gravida 2, para 2, comes to the physician for a yearly physical and birth control counseling. She is currently using the rhythm method of birth control, but has heard that this method has a high failure rate and would like to try a different method. Several of her friends use the intrauterine device (IUD), and she is wondering whether she could also use this method. Past medical history is significant for eczema. Past surgical history is significant for a right ovarian cystectomy 2 years ago. Past gynecologic history is significant for multiple episodes of Chlamydia cervicitis and two episodes of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), the most recent episode occurring 1 year ago. She takes acetaminophen for occasional tension headaches. She is allergic to penicillin. She smokes onehalf pack of cigarettes per day. Physical examination is unremarkable. Which of the following would be the best recommendation for this patient regarding her birth control method?

A 26-year-old woman, gravida 2, para 1 at 28 weeks' gestation, comes to the physician for a followup ultrasound after a previous ultrasound demonstrated a marginal placenta previa. The present ultrasound shows complete resolution of the marginal previa, but the fetus is noted to be in breech presentation. The patient has otherwise had an unremarkable prenatal course. She has no medical problems and has never had surgery. She takes prenatal vitamins and is allergic to sulfa drugs. Assuming that the fetus stays in breech presentation, when should an external cephalic version be attempted?

A 27-year-old woman, gravida 2, para 1, at 12 weeks gestation comes to the physician because of a dark brown vaginal discharge. She had a mild brown vaginal discharge 3 weeks ago, which resolved without any intervention. She noticed similar discharge again two days ago. For the past two weeks, she has not had nausea or breast tenderness, which she used to have before. She does not use tobacco, alcohol or drugs. Her temperature is 37.0C (98.7 F), blood pressure is 110/60 mmHg, pulse is 85/min and respirations are 15/min. Physical examination shows a soft uterus and a closed cervix. Fetal heart tones are not present. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?

A 36-year-old woman, gravida 2, para 1, at 16 weeks' gestation undergoes amniocentesis for evaluation of Down syndrome. She has no past medical history. Immediately after the procedure she becomes breathless, cyanotic and loses consciousness. Minutes later, she experiences a generalized tonic-clonic seizure. A generalized purpuric rash is noted. Her blood pressure is 90/50 mm Hg, pulse is 110/min, and respirations are 26/min. Oxygen saturation is 75% on 100% facemask. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?

A 23-year-old primigravid woman at 38 weeks gestation is admitted to the delivery room for management of labor. She has been in active labor for 4 hours, during which her cervical dilation has progressed from 3 cm to 8 cm and descent has progressed from the -1 to +1 station. Examination 6 hours later shows the same degree of dilation and descent. The fetal head is in the left occipitoanterior (LOA) position. An external tocometer reveals adequate contractions 3 minutes apart lasting 50 seconds each. Internal pelvic assessment reveals prominent ischial spines. Fetal heart monitoring shows a baseline of 140/min with frequent accelerations. Prenatal ultrasound at 37 weeks showed a fetus of average size. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?

A 19-year-old primigravid woman at 32 weeks gestation comes to the physician's office because of w eight gain and mild generalized body swelling. She has no previous medical problems and her pregnancy has been otherwise uncomplicated. Her blood pressure is 150/90 mm Hg. Physical examination show s mild generalized edema; the remainder of her examination is unremarkable. A fetal heart tracing is reassuring. Laboratory studies show: Hematocrit: 48%, Platelets: 230,000/mm3, Serum creatinine: 1.0 g/dl, Alanine aminotransferase: 35 U/L, Urinalysis: 2 +protein. Amniotic fluid analysis show s immature fetal lungs. She lives close to the hospital and is compliant with medication follow-ups. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?

A nurse called to report a low grade temperature in a 20-year-old woman who delivered a healthy baby 12 hours earlier. She had a normal vaginal delivery, and the placenta was delivered spontaneously. She had shaking chills during and ten minutes following the delivery. She continues to have bloody vaginal discharge. Her temperature is 38.0 C (100.4 F), blood pressure is 120/80 mmHg, pulse is 76/min and respirations are 14/min. Pelvic examination shows bloody discharge along with small blood clots on the introitus and vaginal walls. Her uterus is firm and non-tender. Laboratory studies show a WBC of 11,000/mm3 with 78% neutrophils. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?

A 23-year-old primigravid woman at 9 weeks gestation presents to the emergency room because of generalized weakness and lightheadedness. For the past 4 weeks she has not been able to keep anything down and over the past week her nausea and vomiting have worsened. She has no fever, abdominal pain, diarrhea, headache, dysuria, polyuria, tremor, or heat intolerance. She does not use tobacco, alcohol or illicit drugs. Her temperature is 37.2 C (98.9 F); orthostatic vitals are as follows: BP 136/86 mm Hg and pulse 98/min supine, and 110/70 mm Hg and 115/min standing. Physical examination shows dry mucus membranes. The remainder of the examination is unremarkable. Laboratory studies show: Hematocrit: 50%, Platelets: 200,000/mm3, Serum sodium: 130 mEq/L, Serum potassium: 2.8 mEq/L, Chloride: 86 mEq/L, Bicarbonate: 30 mEq/L, Blood urea nitrogen (BUN): 30mEq/L, Serum creatinine: 1.6 mg/dl, Blood glucose: 98 mg/dl. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?

A 17-year-old female comes to your office for advice. She says that she is planning to have sexual intercourse with her boyfriend for the first time. However, she is worried about contracting a urinary tract infection because she has heard that there is a high incidence of UTI's in sexually-active females. Which of the following is the most appropriate advice to give this patient to decrease her chance of contracting a urinary tract infection

A 19-year-old woman comes to the emergency department because of a 2-day history of fever, shaking chills and lower abdominal pain. She had an abortion at an outside clinic 3 days ago. Her temperature is 39.8C (103.7F), blood pressure is 100/65mmHg, pulse is 114/min and respirations are 26/min. Physical examination shows mild rigidity and guarding. Fundal height is at 12 weeks gestation, the adnexae are free and no mass is noted. Bimanual examination shows uterine tenderness with purulent, offensive vaginal discharge coming out of a dilated cervical os. Which of the following is the most appropriate sequence in management?

A 28-year-old woman, gravida 2, para 0, aborta 1, at 30 weeks' gestation comes to the physician because of a decrease in fetal movements. She has felt no fetal movements the past 18-hours. Her prenatal course, prenatal tests, and fetal growth have been normal up to this point. Triple test was performed at 14-weeks and showed no abnormalities. Her first pregnancy was terminated because her fetus was diagnosed with Down's syndrome. She does not use tobacco, alcohol, or drugs. Fetal heart tones are heard by Doppler. Non-stress test is non-reactive; therefore, biophysical profile is performed and shows a score of 8. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?

A 22-year-old woman consults you for treatment of hirsutism. She is obese and has facial acne and hirsutism on her face and periareolar regions and a male escutcheon. Serum LH level is 35 mIU/mL and FSH is 9 mIU/mL. Androstenedione and testosterone levels are mildly elevated, but serum DHAS is normal. The patient does not wish to conceive at this time. Which of the following single agents is the most appropriate treatment of her condition?

An 18-year-old college student, who has recently become sexually active, is seen for severe primary dysmenorrhea. She does not want to get pregnant, and has failed to obtain resolution with heating pads and mild analgesics. Which of the following medications is most appropriate for this patient?

A 27-year-old woman presents to your office complaining of mood swings, depression, irritability, and breast pain each month in the week prior to her menstrual period. She often calls in sick at work because she cannot function when she has the symptoms. Which of the following medications is the best option for treating the patient’s problem?

A 23-year-old woman presents for evaluation of a 7-month history of amenorrhea. Examination discloses bilateral galactorrhea and normal breast and pelvic examinations. Pregnancy test is negative. Which of the following classes of medication is a possible cause of her condition?

A 54-year-old Caucasian female is complaining of hot flashes, vaginal dryness and irritability. Her symptoms started about a year ago, and have been gradually getting worse. She has not had a menstrual period for 12 months. She currently smokes 1 pack of cigarettes daily and drinks a glass of wine occasionally. The cardiorespiratory examination is unremarkable. Inspection of her vagina reveals dryness and atrophy. She asks about the risks and benefits of combination hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Which of the following is NOT an appropriate statement to make regarding this treatment modality?

A 25-year-old woman at 28 weeks gestation comes to the ER because of strong, regular and painful uterine contractions that started 4 hours earlier with the passage of clear fluid from her vagina. She denies any vaginal bleeding. She has had no prenatal care. Vital signs are normal. A sterile speculum examination shows pooling of amniotic fluid within the vagina, and a cervix that is 4cm dilated and 80% effaced. Ultrasonogram in the emergency department shows an amniotic fluid index of 4 and bilateral renal agenesis in the fetus. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?

A 16-year-old Caucasian female is brought to your office by her mother who is concerned that her daughter has not had menstrual bleedings yet. Her past medical history is significant for an episode of severe bilateral pneumonia that required hospitalization when she was seven years old. Physical examination reveals Tanner stage 3 breast development, but very little pubic and axillary hair. A leftsided inguinal mass is palpated. A blind vaginal pouch is noted on pelvic exam. A karyotype analysis showed 46 XY. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in the management of this patient?

A 25-year-old woman is referred to the physician for lactation suppression after the death of her 1month-old infant from severe sepsis. She is very depressed and complains of breast fullness and tenderness. Examination shows both breasts are warm, firm and tender to palpation. Prenatal records show no abnormalities except mild varicosities. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?

A 34-year-old obese female returns to the physician's office for a follow-up appointment at 16 weeks gestation. She was diagnosed with gestational diabetes at 12 weeks gestation and since then has been following dietary recommendations. She eats a balanced diabetic diet three times a day and avoids snacks. Her fasting blood sugars for the past two weeks have been in between 120 to 150 mg/dl. Her temperature is 37.0C (98.7F), blood pressure is 130/88 mmHg, pulse is 76/min and respirations are 14/min. Physical examination is unremarkable. Which of the following is the most appropriate therapy for this patient?

A 25-year-old female comes to the physician because of abdominal bloating, headache, fatigue, weight gain, anxiety, and decreased libido. She experiences these symptoms seven to ten days before the start of each menstrual cycle. She has a past history of postpartum depression, but she denies any recent feelings of hopelessness or guilt. Physical examination shows no abnormalities. Complete blood count, serum chemistries and thyroid stimulating hormone levels are within normal limits. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?

A 23-year-old, gravida 2, para 1 woman at 30 weeks gestation comes to the ER after she noticed a sudden gush of clear fluid coming from her vagina. She has had no uterine contractions or vaginal bleeding. Her pregnancy has been uncomplicated; she has had consistent prenatal care. Vital signs are normal. Sterile speculum examination shows the cervix is minimally effaced and 2cm dilated; there is pooling of clear fluid in the vaginal fornix, and when pressure is applied to the fundus, clear fluid comes out of the cervix. Emergency ultrasound shows a fetus of average size in the vertex presentation and an Amniotic Fluid Index (AFI) of 15. Nonstress test shows a baseline of 120 bpm and frequent accelerations. Amniotic fluid analysis shows lecithin/sphingomyelin ratio of 1.0. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?

A 93-year-old woman is sent to your office from the nursing home for evaluation of vaginal bleeding. She is a poor historian and history is provided by her caregiver. Per her caregiver, she has a history of cerebrovascular accident with residual weakness, myocardial infarction, hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus and chronic renal insufficiency. She has been wheelchair-bound and living in the nursing home since her stroke five years ago. She takes multiple medications. Her temperature is 37.2 C (98.9 F), blood pressure is 176/76, pulse is 74/min and respirations are 14/min. She is awake, alert, and oriented to person, place and time. Physical examination reveals a friable, bleeding vaginal mass 3cm in size, and a malodorous vaginal discharge. The remainder of the examination reveals left-sided spasticity and weakness. Biopsy of the mass reveals squamous cell carcinoma of the vagina, that does not extend to the pelvic wall. CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis shows no evidence of metastasis. You call the patient's daughter, who is the power of attorney, and she requests that you do the best you can. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?

A 33-year-old woman is 12 weeks pregnant with her third pregnancy. Her prior two pregnancies were uncomplicated and resulted in two normal spontaneous vaginal deliveries. It has been 7 years since her last delivery, and 4 years ago she was diagnosed with chronic hypertension. She was managed on an ACE-inhibitor but discontinued all medication when she started trying to conceive 6 months ago. She is doing well during the pregnancy except for some mild nausea and rare vomiting. Her physical examination is within normal limits for a woman at 12 weeks’ gestation. Her current blood pressure is 100/60 mmHg. At which of the following blood pressures should antihypertensive therapy be initiated in this patient?

A 39-year-old woman, gravida 3, para 2, at 39 weeks’ gestation comes to the labor and delivery ward with regular contractions and gush of fluid 1 hour ago. On examination she is found to have rupture of membranes and is 4 cm dilated. She is admitted to labor and delivery. Her prenatal course was significant for a 36-week vaginal culture that was positive for Group B Streptococcus (GBS) that is sensitive to clindamycin. She also has gestational diabetes that is treated with diet. She has no other medical problems and has never had surgery. She takes no medications and is allergic to penicillin. After she is admitted to the labor and delivery ward, a penicillin infusion is erroneously started. Soon thereafter, the patient develops generalized pruritus and urticaria with angioedema and difficulty breathing. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in the management of this patient?

An infertile couple presents to you for evaluation. A semen analysis from the husband is ordered. The sample of 2.5 cc contains 25 million sperm per mL; 65% of the sperm show normal morphology; 20% of the sperm show progressive forward mobility. You should tell the couple which of the following?

A 24-year-old woman has fever, right upper quadrant pain, and lower abdominal pain. She reports having multiple sexual partners and does not use condoms. She has no medical history, does not take any medications, and has no drug allergies. Her temperature is 38.9 C (102.0 F). Her lungs are clear to auscultation. Abdomen examination is notable for right upper quadrant tenderness. Pelvic examination reveals mucopurulent drainage and tenderness with cervical motion. She also has adnexal tenderness. Her leukocyte count is 14,000/mm3. Liver function tests are normal. Abdominal imaging is normal. Urine pregnancy test is negative. Which of the following is the appropriate management?

A 33-year-old woman comes to the clinic at 16 weeks’ gestation with no complaints. This is her second pregnancy. During the first pregnancy she delivered an 8.5 lb. infant. The patient reports hydramnios during that pregnancy. She has no prior medical history and is on no medications. On physical examination, she has a firm uterus. Which of the following is the appropriate management of this patient?

A 19-year-old G1P0 African American woman who is at 30 weeks’ gestation is admitted to the hospital from the obstetrics clinic after being found to have an elevated blood pressure during a routine prenatal visit. She complains of a constant headache, intermittent blurred vision, and episodic nausea and vomiting for the last week. Before this week her pregnancy has been uncomplicated, and her prenatal visits have not revealed any health problems. Vital signs are: blood pressure 180/110 mm Hg, pulse 110/min, respirations 26/min. She is afebrile. Physical examination reveals a systolic ejection murmur and 1+ pitting edema bilaterally. Laboratory studies show: Liver Function Test: Albumin: 3.9g/dl, Alkaline phosphatase: 230U/L, ALT(SGPT): 133U/L, AST(SGOT): 103U/L, Bilirubin unfractionated:1.1mg/dl, Total protein: 6.0g/dl. Hematologic: Hematocrit: 29%, Leukocytes: 8,200/mm3, Platelets: 8,900/mm3, PT: 12sec (normal: 11 to 15 sec), aPTT: 22sec(normal: 20-35sec), Urine dipstick: Specific gravity: 1.030, Hemoglobin: Trace, Glucoose: 1+, Protein: 2+, Leukocyte esterase: negative, Nitrite: negative. The patient is hospitalized and placed on bed rest. Her hypertension is controlled with hydralazine, and she is placed on a magnesium sulfate drip for seizure prophylaxis. Over the next 3 days, her liver enzyme levels continue to climb and her platelet count drops to 50,000/mm3. Which of the following is an additional medication that should be given at this time?

A 31-year-old woman comes to your office seeking advice about birth control. She had her third child 3 months ago and does not wish to get pregnant in the near future. Her medical history is significant for HIV infection with a CD4 count of 500 cells/mm3 and a viral load of 2000 copies/mL. She also has migraine headaches with an aura that she has had since the age of 14 years. She has never had surgery. She takes no medications and has no known drug allergies. She has a family history significant for breast, endometrial, and ovarian cancers. Her physical examination, including breast and pelvic examination, is normal. Which of the following conditions represents a contraindication to the combined oral contraceptive pill for this patient?

A healthy 32-year-old woman vaginally delivers a healthy full-term baby boy. You are called to consult postpartum because the patient has difficulty with voiding. The delivery was the patient’s third child and was uncomplicated. However, by the end of her second day of hospitalization she is able to urinate only 25 cc at a time. Straight catheterization by the nurse reveals postvoid residuals of more than 300 cc. The patient denies any history of urinary tract infection, kidney stones, or prior voiding difficulties. She has no neurologic complaints. She has no significant past medical history. Surgical history is significant for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy 5 years ago. Her only medications are prenatal vitamins. She does not smoke or drink. On physical examination, she is in no distress but appears fatigued. She is afebrile and vital signs are normal. Heart and lung examination is within normal limits. Abdomen is appropriate for her recent delivery, soft and nontender. It is difficult to elicit any suprapubic distention. Rectal examination shows good sphincter tone. There are no gross neurologic deficits of the extremities. All of her laboratory studies are normal as well, and urinalysis does not show any leukocyte esterase, nitrites, or white blood cells. You prescribe bethanechol to help with her current urologic condition. As the prescribing physician, about which of the following side effects must you inform this patient?

A 52-year-old woman comes to clinic complaining of a persistent urinary tract infection. She tells you that she has had a burning, almost scalding sensation when she urinates. These symptoms have lasted months. Additionally, she has suffered from intermittent urinary incontinence for the last year, which has tended to correlate with the symptoms. Her primary care physician has treated her with trials of oral trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and levofloxacin, but she has had no improvement in her symptoms. She denies any fevers, flank pain, discharge, or recent sexual activity, though she notes that she is having severe hot flashes. Physical examination reveals a thin, friable vaginal mucosa with multiple small punctate hemorrhages. Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment?

A 36-year-old woman comes to your office concerned that she might become pregnant after her partner’s condom broke during intercourse 2 days ago. She wasn’t sure what to do, but some friends of hers told her that her doctor could still give her the “morning-after” pill. Her past medical history is significant for occasional tension headaches that resolve with acetaminophen. She smokes 0.5 pack cigarettes a day. She has never had surgery, takes no medications, and is allergic to sulfa drugs. Her family history is significant for ovarian cancer. Physical examination is normal. Laboratory evaluation demonstrates a positive urine HCG test. Which of the following represents an absolute contraindication to emergency contraception in this patient?

A 37-year-old woman, gravida 3, para 2, comes to her physician for follow-up on her ectopic pregnancy. She was diagnosed with an ectopic pregnancy 7 days ago and given methotrexate. She now presents with abdominal pain that started this morning. Examination is significant for moderate left lower quadrant tenderness. Laboratory analysis shows that her beta-hCG value has doubled over the past week. Transvaginal ultrasound shows that the ectopic pregnancy is roughly the same size but there is an increased amount of fluid in the pelvis. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?

A 26-year-old woman comes to the physician because of a lump in her vagina. The lump is nontender but is uncomfortable when she walks. She states that for the last 6 years this lump has appeared about once a year. When it occurs she goes to the doctor who puts a catheter into it, which is taken out in a few weeks. She has no other medical problems. She is sexually active with two partners. Examination shows a cystic mass approximately 4 cm in diameter on the right side of the vagina near the hymeneal ring. The mass feels like a discrete cyst. The rest of the pelvic examination is unremarkable. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?

You have just diagnosed a 21-year-old infertile woman with polycystic ovarian syndrome. The remainder of the infertility evaluation, including the patient’s hysterosalpingogram and her husband’s semen analysis, were normal. Her periods are very unpredictable, usually coming every 3 to 6 months. She would like your advice on the best way to conceive now that you have made a diagnosis. Which of the following treatment options is the most appropriate first step in treating this patient?

One of your patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome presents to the emergency room complaining of prolonged, heavy vaginal bleeding. She is 26 years old and has never been pregnant. She was taking birth control pills to regulate her periods until 4 months ago. She stopped taking them because she and her spouse want to try to get pregnant. She thought she might be pregnant because she had not had a period since her last one on the birth control pills 4 months ago. She started having vaginal bleeding 8 days ago. She has been doubling up on superabsorbant sanitary napkins 5 to 6 times daily since the bleeding began. On arrival at the emergency room, the patient has a supine blood pressure of 102/64 mm Hg with a pulse of 96 beats per minute. Upon standing, the patient feels lightheaded. Her standing blood pressure is 108/66 mm Hg with a pulse of 126 beats per minute. While you wait for lab work to come back, you order intravenous hydration. After 2 hours, the patient is no longer orthostatic. Her pregnancy test comes back negative, and her Hct is 31%. She continues to have heavy bleeding. Which of the following is the best next step in the management of this patient?

A 29-year-old G0 comes to your OB/GYN office complaining of PMS. On taking a more detailed history, you learn that the patient suffers from emotional lability and depression for about 10 days prior to her menses. She reports that once she begins to bleed she feels back to normal. The patient also reports a long history of premenstrual fatigue, breast tenderness, and bloating. Her previous health-care provider placed her on oral contraceptives to treat her PMS 6 months ago. She reports that the pills have alleviated all her PMS symptoms except for the depression and emotional symptoms. Which of the following is the best next step in the treatment of this patient’s problem?

A 51-year-old woman G3P3 presents to your office with a 6-month history of amenorrhea. She complains of debilitating hot flushes that awaken her at night; she wakes up the next day feeling exhausted and irritable. She tells you she has tried herbal supplements for her hot flushes, but nothing has worked. She is interested in beginning hormone replacement therapy (HRT), but is hesitant to do so because of its possible risks and side effects. The patient is very healthy. She denies any medical problems and is not taking any medication except calcium supplements. She has a family history of osteoporosis. Her height is 5 ft 5 in and her weight is 115 lb. In counseling the patient regarding the risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy, you should tell her that HRT (estrogen and progesterone) has been associated with which of the following?

A 48-year-old woman consults with you regarding menopausal symptoms. Her periods have become less regular over the past 6 months. Her last period was 1 month ago. She started having hot flushes last year. They have been getting progressively more frequent. She has several hot flushes during the day, and she wakes up twice at night with them as well. She has done quite a lot of reading about perimenopause, menopause, and hormone replacement therapy. She is concerned about the risks of taking female hormones. She wants to know what she should expect in regard to her hot flushes if she does not take hormone replacement. You should tell her which of the following?

A 32-year-old woman, gravida 2, para 2, comes to the physician for follow-up of an abnormal Pap test. One month ago, her Pap test showed a high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HGSIL). Colposcopy demonstrated acetowhite epithelium at 2 o'clock. A biopsy taken of this area demonstrated HGSIL. Endocervical curettage (ECC) was negative. The patient has no other medical problems, has never had cervical dysplasia, and takes no medications. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?

A 31-year-old woman comes to the physician for follow-up after an abnormal Pap test and cervical biopsy. The patient's Pap test showed a high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (HGSIL). This was followed by colposcopy and biopsy of the cervix. The biopsy specimen also demonstrated HGSIL. The patient was counseled to undergo a loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP). Which of the following represents the potential long-term complications from this procedure?

A 22-year-old primigravid woman comes to the labor and delivery ward at term with regular, painful contractions. Her prenatal course was unremarkable. She has a past medical history significant for mitral valve prolapse with regurgitation demonstrated on echocardiography. She takes no medications and has no allergies to medications. Examination shows that her cervix is 4 centimeters dilated and the fetus is in vertex presentation. The fetal heart rate is reassuring. Which of the following is the most appropriate management of this patient?

A 16-year-old nulligravid woman comes to the emergency department because of heavy vaginal bleeding. She states that she normally has heavy periods every month but missed a period last month and this period has been unusually heavy with the passage of large clots. She has no medical problems, has no history of bleeding difficulties, and takes no medications. Her temperature is 37 C (98.6 F), blood pressure is 110/70 mm Hg, pulse is 96/minute and respirations are 12/minute. Pelvic examination shows a moderate amount of blood in the vagina, a closed cervix, and a normal uterus and adnexae. Hematocrit is 30%. Urine hCG is negative. Which of the following is the most appropriate management?

A 34-year-old woman comes the physician because of lower abdominal cramping. The cramping started 2 days ago. Examination is unremarkable except for a pelvic examination that reveals a 10-week sized uterus. Urine hCG is positive, and pelvic ultrasound reveals a 10-week intrauterine pregnancy with a fetal heart rate of 160. The patient states that she is not sure whether to keep the pregnancy. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?

You are discussing surgical options with a patient with symptomatic pelvic relaxation. Partial colpocleisis (Le Fort procedure) may be more appropriate than vaginal hysterectomy and anterior and posterior (A&P) repair for patients in which of the following circumstances?

A 63-year-old woman is undergoing a total abdominal hysterectomy (TAH) for atypical endometrial hyperplasia. She mentioned to her doctor 2 weeks prior to the surgery that she has had problems with leakage of urine with straining and occasional episodes of urinary urgency. A urine culture at that visit is negative. She has had preoperative cystometrics done in the doctor’s office showing loss of urine during Valsalva maneuvers along with evidence of detrusor instability. The doctor has elected to do a retropubic bladder neck suspension following the TAH. A Marshall-Marchetti-Krantz procedure (MMK) is done to attach the bladder neck to the pubic symphysis. The patient does well after her surgery and is released from the hospital on postoperative day 3. Which of the following should her doctor advise her prior to her discharge?