OB/GYN: Midterm Ques ons and answers | Updated
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What is the defini on of primary amenorrhea?
menarche has not occurred by age 16 in a female pa ent
During which phase of the menstrual cycle is the endometrium at its thickest?
luteal
What is the prepara on recommended for a transabdominal pelvic sonogram?
-drink 4 8oz glasses of water
-full bladder
Where would you see enhancement on a normal transabdominal sonogram?
posterior to the bladder
Name one common renal anomaly that o$en occurs along with uterine anomalies.
renal agenesis
Which imaging modality is o$en needed to determine uterine anomalies?
MRI
Which uterine anomaly results in two uterine horns, two cervixes and two vaginas?
uterus didelphys
What is the most common uterine anomaly?
septate uterus
How would you describe the echotexture of the normal uterus?
homogenous
What are the three anatomic sec ons of the uterus?
fundus, body, cervix
What is the sonographic appearance of the prolifera ve endometrium?
three-line sign
, In what por on of the fallopian tube does fer liza on usually occur?
ampulla
What is the ini al source of the progesterone and estrogen if fer liza on occurs?
corpus luteum
What is the most common hormonal disorder among women of reproduc ve age?
Polycys c Ovarian Disorder
Which other organ(s) should be interrogated if uterine anomalies are demonstrated?
kidneys
What layer of the endometrium is shed every month during menstrua on?
func onal layer
Which of the following best describes a uterus that has two separate endometrial canals but a
single cervix?
bicornuate uterus
A pa ent presents with amenorrhea, cyclic abdominal pain, and an enlarged uterus.
Sonography demonstrates hydrometrocolpos. What is the most likely cause?
unicornuate uterus
What is responsible for the development of follicles on the ovaries?
release of follicle-s mula ng hormone by the anterior pituitary gland
What are the two phases of the ovarian cycle?
follicular and luteal
Why do endovaginal transducers u lize a higher frequency range than a transabdominal
transducer?
less penetra on is required as structures are closer to the transducer
What is the term used to describe the inner layer of the uterine wall?
endometrium
A pa ent presents with mi3elschmerz. Sonography demonstrated a small amount of free fluid
in the right adnexa. What is the likely cause?
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What is the defini on of primary amenorrhea?
menarche has not occurred by age 16 in a female pa ent
During which phase of the menstrual cycle is the endometrium at its thickest?
luteal
What is the prepara on recommended for a transabdominal pelvic sonogram?
-drink 4 8oz glasses of water
-full bladder
Where would you see enhancement on a normal transabdominal sonogram?
posterior to the bladder
Name one common renal anomaly that o$en occurs along with uterine anomalies.
renal agenesis
Which imaging modality is o$en needed to determine uterine anomalies?
MRI
Which uterine anomaly results in two uterine horns, two cervixes and two vaginas?
uterus didelphys
What is the most common uterine anomaly?
septate uterus
How would you describe the echotexture of the normal uterus?
homogenous
What are the three anatomic sec ons of the uterus?
fundus, body, cervix
What is the sonographic appearance of the prolifera ve endometrium?
three-line sign
, In what por on of the fallopian tube does fer liza on usually occur?
ampulla
What is the ini al source of the progesterone and estrogen if fer liza on occurs?
corpus luteum
What is the most common hormonal disorder among women of reproduc ve age?
Polycys c Ovarian Disorder
Which other organ(s) should be interrogated if uterine anomalies are demonstrated?
kidneys
What layer of the endometrium is shed every month during menstrua on?
func onal layer
Which of the following best describes a uterus that has two separate endometrial canals but a
single cervix?
bicornuate uterus
A pa ent presents with amenorrhea, cyclic abdominal pain, and an enlarged uterus.
Sonography demonstrates hydrometrocolpos. What is the most likely cause?
unicornuate uterus
What is responsible for the development of follicles on the ovaries?
release of follicle-s mula ng hormone by the anterior pituitary gland
What are the two phases of the ovarian cycle?
follicular and luteal
Why do endovaginal transducers u lize a higher frequency range than a transabdominal
transducer?
less penetra on is required as structures are closer to the transducer
What is the term used to describe the inner layer of the uterine wall?
endometrium
A pa ent presents with mi3elschmerz. Sonography demonstrated a small amount of free fluid
in the right adnexa. What is the likely cause?
