Obstetrics and Gynecology MCQs PDF

## Obstetrics and Gynecology MCQs **1. What is the primary hormone responsible for maintaining pregnancy?** * A) Estrogen * B) Progesterone * C) Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) * D) Oxytocin **Answer:** B) Progesterone **2. Which of the following is a common symptom of premenstrual syndrome (...

## Obstetrics and Gynecology MCQs **1. What is the primary hormone responsible for maintaining pregnancy?** * A) Estrogen * B) Progesterone * C) Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) * D) Oxytocin **Answer:** B) Progesterone **2. Which of the following is a common symptom of premenstrual syndrome (PMS)?** * A) Bloating * B) Mood swings * C) Breast tenderness * D) All of the above **Answer:** D) All of the above **3. What is the name of the surgical procedure to remove the uterus?** * A) Hysterectomy * B) Salpingectomy * C) Oophorectomy * D) Mastectomy **Answer:** A) Hysterectomy *** ## Multiple Choice Questions **1. Cervical cerclage is primarily used to manage which condition?** * A) Ectopic pregnancy * B) Cervical insufficiency * C) Pelvic inflammatory disease * D) Placenta previa **Answer:** Cervical insufficiency **2. At what gestational age is a prophylactic cervical cerclage usually performed?** * A) 20-22 weeks * B) 12-14 weeks * C) 10-13 weeks * D) 24-26 weeks **Answer:** 12-14 weeks **3. In which situation is an emergency (rescue) cervical cerclage indicated?** * A) Short cervix detected in the first trimester * B) Asymptomatic singleton pregnancy with normal cervical length * C) Dilated cervix with membranes bulging in the second trimester * D) History of gestational diabetes **Answer:** Dilated cervix with membranes bulging in the second trimester **4. What are uterine fibroids also known as?** * A) Sarcomas * B) Adenomyomas * C) Endometrial cysts * D) Leiomyomas **Answer:** Leiomyomas **5. Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of uterine fibroids?** * A) Postmenopausal bleeding * B) Pelvic pressure * C) Heavy menstrual bleeding * D) Chronic pelvic infection **Answer:** Postmenopausal bleeding **6. What is the most common location of uterine fibroids?** * A) Subserosal * B) Pedunculated * C) Intramural * D) Submucosal **Answer:** Intramural **7. Myomectomy is primarily indicated for which group of patients?** * A) Women with asymptomatic fibroids * B) Postmenopausal women with fibroids * C) Patients with uterine cancer * D) Women with fibroids causing infertility or recurrent pregnancy loss **Answer:** Women with fibroids causing infertility or recurrent pregnancy loss **8. What is the causative agent of Chlamydia?** * A) Chlamydia psittaci * B) Chlamydia trachomatis * C) Chlamydia pneumoniae * D) Chlamydia bacilliformis **Answer:** Chlamydia trachomatis **9. Why is chlamydia often referred to as a "silent" infection?** * A) It can only be diagnosed with specialized equipment * B) It resolves spontaneously without treatment * C) It is asymptomatic in most cases * D) It does not cause any long-term effects **Answer:** It is asymptomatic in most cases **10. What is the causative agent of gonorrhea?** * A) Haemophilus ducreyi * B) Chlamydia trachomatis * C) Neisseria gonorrhoeae * D) Treponema pallidum **Answer:** Neisseria gonorrhoeae **11. Which of the following is a common symptom of gonorrhea in men?** * A) Generalized body rash * B) Swelling of lymph nodes * C) Painful urination and urethral discharge * D) Fever and chills **Answer:** Painful urination and urethral discharge **12. What is the most common causative organism of candidiasis?** * A) Trichophyton rubrum * B) Aspergillus fumigatus * C) Cryptococcus neoformans * D) Candida albicans **Answer:** Candida albicans **13. What is a hysterectomy?** * A) Removal of the ovaries * B) Removal of the fallopian tubes * C) Removal of the uterus * D) Removal of the cervix **Answer:** Removal of the uterus **14. Which type of hysterectomy involves removal of the uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes, and ovaries?** * A) Supracervical hysterectomy * B) Total hysterectomy * C) Total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy * D) Radical hysterectomy **Answer:** Total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy **15. Which of the following is NOT an indication for hysterectomy?** * A) Chronic pelvic pain unresponsive to other treatments * B) Uterine fibroids causing severe symptoms * C) Stage IV endometriosis * D) Mild menstrual irregularities **Answer:** Mild menstrual irregularities **16. What is a Oophorectomy?** * A) Removal of the ovaries * B) Removal of the fallopian tubes * C) Removal of the uterus * D) Removal of the cervix **Answer:** Removal of the ovaries **17. Which condition might warrant a radical hysterectomy?** * A) Early-stage cervical cancer * B) Benign ovarian cysts * C) Recurrent urinary tract infections * D) Mild endometriosis **Answer:** Early-stage cervical cancer **18. Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive after how long of unprotected intercourse?** * A) 3 months * B) 18 months * C) 6 months * D) 12 months **Answer:** 12 months **19. Which of the following is the most common cause of female infertility?** * A) Ovulatory disorders * B) Uterine abnormalities * C) Tubal blockages * D) Cervical mucus abnormalities **Answer:** Ovulatory disorders **20. What is the most common cause of male infertility?** * A) Erectile dysfunction * B) Testicular infections * C) Abnormal sperm parameters * D) Hormonal imbalances **Answer:** Abnormal sperm parameters **21. Endometriosis affects fertility mainly by:** * A) Hormonal imbalance * B) Reducing egg quality * C) Causing tubal or pelvic adhesions * D) Interfering with ovulation **Answer:** Causing tubal or pelvic adhesions **22. Which of the following lifestyle factors can significantly impact fertility in both men and women?** * A) All of the above * B) Smoking * C) Excessive alcohol consumption * D) Obesity **Answer:** All of the above **23. Vaginal cancer most commonly spreads to:** * A) Brain * B) Lungs * C) Liver * D) Pelvic lymph nodes **Answer:** Pelvic lymph nodes **24. The most common type of uterine cancer is:** * A) Clear cell carcinoma * B) Serous carcinoma * C) Endometrioid adenocarcinoma * D) Squamous cell carcinoma **Answer:** Endometrioid adenocarcinoma **25. Which of the following is a protective factor against ovarian cancer?** * A) Nulliparity * B) Oral contraceptive use * C) Early menarche * D) Family history **Answer:** Oral contraceptive use **26. A cystocele is defined as:** * A) Prolapse of the bladder into the vaginal canal * B) Prolapse of the rectum into the vaginal canal * C) Prolapse of the small intestine into the vaginal canal * D) Prolapse of the uterus into the vaginal canal **Answer:** Prolapse of the bladder into the vaginal canal **27. The most common symptom of a cystocele is:** * A) Stress urinary incontinence * B) Constipation * C) Pelvic pain * D) Dyspareunia **Answer:** Stress urinary incontinence **28. Surgical repair for rectocele is termed:** * A) Anterior colporrhaphy * B) Cystectomy * C) Hysterectomy * D) Posterior colporrhaphy **Answer:** Posterior colporrhaphy **29. In the postpartum period, mild cystocele or rectocele can often resolve with:** * A) Pelvic floor exercises and lifestyle changes * B) High-fiber diet alone * C) Immediate surgical intervention * D) Radiation therapy **Answer:** Pelvic floor exercises and lifestyle changes **30. The most common uterine anomaly associated with recurrent miscarriage is:** * A) Septate uterus * B) Bicornuate uterus * C) Arcuate uterus * D) Unicornuate uterus **Answer:** Septate uterus