Surgical Interventions in Gynaecology
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What is the primary concern when assessing a woman who presents with acute heavy bleeding?

  • Evaluating hemodynamic stability and assessing symptoms of dizziness (correct)
  • Ruling out early pregnancy as a cause of bleeding
  • Performing a pelvic and abdominal examination to identify the source of bleeding
  • Conducting a complete medication history to identify potential interactions
  • What is an essential step in the initial evaluation of a woman with acute heavy bleeding?

  • Performing a thyroid function test
  • Conducting a pelvic ultrasound to identify structural abnormalities
  • Inserting a vaginal speculum to eliminate the possibility of bleeding from the vulva, vagina, or ectocervix (correct)
  • Taking a complete medication history to identify potential drug interactions
  • Which of the following is an indication for endometrial biopsy?

  • PMB and endometrial thickness on TVU < 4 mm
  • HMB associated with intermenstrual bleeding (IMB) (correct)
  • Treatment failure with hormonal therapy
  • HMB in women under 45 years old
  • What is the primary goal of the initial investigation in a woman with AUB?

    <p>To identify the underlying cause of bleeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which of the following situations would a coagulation screen be ordered?

    <p>In women with a history of bleeding disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a non-surgical treatment option for HMB?

    <p>Hormonal therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason to consider hormonal therapy in a woman with chronic HMB?

    <p>To reduce the risk of anemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important consideration when evaluating a woman with AUB and a history of IMB?

    <p>The possibility of bleeding from the vulva, vagina, or ectocervix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which of the following situations would thyroid function tests be ordered?

    <p>In women with a history of thyroid disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary indication for pelvic ultrasound in the evaluation of AUB?

    <p>To identify structural abnormalities such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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