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1. At what age are women likely to enter menopause?

• A. 35 - 40 years
• B. 40 - 45 years
• C. 45 - 50 years
• D. 25 - 30 years

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Women generally enter menopause between the ages of 45 - 50 years. During this stage, women experience a decline in estrogen production, leading to the cessation of menstrual cycles. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not fall within the typical age range for menopause onset. Menopause typically occurs later in life, around the age of 45 to 50 years, although individual variations exist.

2. What is amniocentesis used to detect?

• A. Sexually transmitted diseases
• B. Presence of certain genetic disorders
• C. Causes of infertility
• D. Presence of pneumonia germs

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Amniocentesis is a prenatal test used to detect certain genetic disorders in a developing fetus. It involves collecting a small sample of the amniotic fluid surrounding the fetus and analyzing the genetic material present in the cells. This test is not used to detect sexually transmitted diseases, causes of infertility, or the presence of pneumonia germs. Therefore, the correct answer is B.

3. Which of the following hormone ratios is MOST likely to be increased in a patient with PCOS?

• A. Progesterone/estrogen
• B. LH/FSH
• C. FSH/LH
• D. Glucagon/insulin

Correct answer: B

Rationale: In patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), the LH/FSH ratio is most likely to be increased. This hormonal imbalance is a key characteristic of PCOS, where elevated LH levels relative to FSH contribute to the pathophysiology of the condition. Choice A, progesterone/estrogen ratio, is not typically a defining feature of PCOS. Choice C, FSH/LH ratio, is the reverse of what is commonly observed in PCOS. Choice D, glucagon/insulin ratio, is not directly related to the hormonal imbalances seen in PCOS.

4. What is a Carneous Mole defined as?

• A. Occurs when fluids drain from the blood mole, leaving a fresh firm mass.
• B. Occurs when the ovum dies and is expelled.
• C. Occurs when the fetus dies, and the membranes rupture.
• D. Occurs when the fetus survives after a failed abortion attempt.

Correct answer: A

Rationale: A Carneous Mole is defined as when fluids drain from the blood mole, leaving a fresh firm mass. This process leads to the formation of a solid mass resembling tissue. Choice B is incorrect as it describes a different concept known as a missed abortion, where the ovum dies and is expelled. Choice C is incorrect as it describes a situation related to fetal demise and membrane rupture, not specifically the formation of a Carneous Mole. Choice D is incorrect as it refers to a scenario where the fetus survives after a failed abortion attempt, which is distinct from the definition of a Carneous Mole.

5. The products of conception are retained in which of the following?

• A. Complete abortions
• B. Incomplete abortions
• C. Threatened abortion
• D. Mixed abortion

Correct answer: B

Rationale: In incomplete abortions, the products of conception are retained. In a complete abortion, all the products of conception are expelled from the uterus. Threatened abortion refers to a situation where there is vaginal bleeding but the cervix remains closed, and it does not necessarily involve retention of products of conception. Mixed abortion is not a recognized medical term related to retained products of conception.

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