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APEA WOMEN’S HEALTH FINAL EXAM***
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | VERIFIED AND
WELL DETAILED ANSWERS | DOWNLOAD AND
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1. (Moderate Difficulty) Which of the following genetic
mutations is most strongly associated with hereditary
breast cancer?
A) HER2
B) BRCA1 & BRCA2
C) TP53
D) PTEN
Answer: B) BRCA1 & BRCA2Explanation: Mutations in
BRCA1 and BRCA2 increase the lifetime risk of breast
cancer significantly. These genes function as tumor
suppressors, and their mutations lead to unchecked cell
growth.
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A 30-year-old woman with secondary amenorrhea and a
history of significant weight loss and stress reports the
absence of menstruation for the past 6 months. Which of
the following is the most appropriate management
strategy?
A) Initiate progestin therapy
B) Start oral contraceptive pills
C) Refer for hysterectomy
D) Encourage weight gain and stress management
D) Encourage weight gain and stress management
Explanation: In patients with secondary amenorrhea due
to stress or significant weight loss (often seen in
hypothalamic amenorrhea), the primary management is
addressing the underlying factors: weight gain and stress
management. Lifestyle changes often restore normal
menstrual function.
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Which of the following medications is often prescribed for
patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) who
experience secondary amenorrhea due to anovulation?
A) Levothyroxine
B) Metformin
C) Clomiphene citrate
D) Bromocriptine
C) Clomiphene citrate
Explanation: Clomiphene citrate is commonly used to
induce ovulation in women with PCOS. It works by
blocking estrogen receptors in the hypothalamus, leading
to increased secretion of gonadotropins (FSH and LH),
which stimulates ovulation.
(High Difficulty) A 50-year-old woman presents with a
firm, immobile, non-tender breast mass in the upper
outer quadrant. There is also peau d'orange skin dimpling.
What is the most likely underlying cause of the skin
changes?
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A) Inflammatory response
B) Lymphatic obstruction
C) Increased vascular permeability
D) Hormonal stimulation
B) Lymphatic obstruction
Explanation: Peau d'orange occurs due to cancerous
invasion of dermal lymphatics, causing edema and skin
thickening.
(Moderate Difficulty) A postmenopausal woman with
ER/PR-positive breast cancer is started on anastrozole.
What is the mechanism of action of this drug?
A) Selective estrogen receptor modulator
B) Estrogen receptor antagonist
C) Aromatase inhibitor
D) HER2 receptor inhibitor
C) Aromatase inhibitor
APEA WOMEN’S HEALTH FINAL EXAM***
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | VERIFIED AND
WELL DETAILED ANSWERS | DOWNLOAD AND
PASS | LATEST EXAM UPDATE 2026/2027
1. (Moderate Difficulty) Which of the following genetic
mutations is most strongly associated with hereditary
breast cancer?
A) HER2
B) BRCA1 & BRCA2
C) TP53
D) PTEN
Answer: B) BRCA1 & BRCA2Explanation: Mutations in
BRCA1 and BRCA2 increase the lifetime risk of breast
cancer significantly. These genes function as tumor
suppressors, and their mutations lead to unchecked cell
growth.
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A 30-year-old woman with secondary amenorrhea and a
history of significant weight loss and stress reports the
absence of menstruation for the past 6 months. Which of
the following is the most appropriate management
strategy?
A) Initiate progestin therapy
B) Start oral contraceptive pills
C) Refer for hysterectomy
D) Encourage weight gain and stress management
D) Encourage weight gain and stress management
Explanation: In patients with secondary amenorrhea due
to stress or significant weight loss (often seen in
hypothalamic amenorrhea), the primary management is
addressing the underlying factors: weight gain and stress
management. Lifestyle changes often restore normal
menstrual function.
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Which of the following medications is often prescribed for
patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) who
experience secondary amenorrhea due to anovulation?
A) Levothyroxine
B) Metformin
C) Clomiphene citrate
D) Bromocriptine
C) Clomiphene citrate
Explanation: Clomiphene citrate is commonly used to
induce ovulation in women with PCOS. It works by
blocking estrogen receptors in the hypothalamus, leading
to increased secretion of gonadotropins (FSH and LH),
which stimulates ovulation.
(High Difficulty) A 50-year-old woman presents with a
firm, immobile, non-tender breast mass in the upper
outer quadrant. There is also peau d'orange skin dimpling.
What is the most likely underlying cause of the skin
changes?
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A) Inflammatory response
B) Lymphatic obstruction
C) Increased vascular permeability
D) Hormonal stimulation
B) Lymphatic obstruction
Explanation: Peau d'orange occurs due to cancerous
invasion of dermal lymphatics, causing edema and skin
thickening.
(Moderate Difficulty) A postmenopausal woman with
ER/PR-positive breast cancer is started on anastrozole.
What is the mechanism of action of this drug?
A) Selective estrogen receptor modulator
B) Estrogen receptor antagonist
C) Aromatase inhibitor
D) HER2 receptor inhibitor
C) Aromatase inhibitor
