APEA PATHO- PREGNANCY QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION 100%
CORRECT
When does the male fetus begin to produce testosterone?
4 weeks' gestation
6 weeks' gestation
9 weeks' gestation
12 weeks' gestation - ANSWER 9 weeks' gestation
A disorder of widespread vascular endothelial malfunction and vasospasm that
occurs after 20 weeks' gestation and can present as late as 4 to 6 weeks
postpartum is:
cardiomyopathy.
essential hypertension.
preeclampsia.
disseminated intravascular coagulation. - ANSWER preeclampsia.
During pregnancy, elevation of estrogen and progesterone cause symptoms of
gastric reflux due to:
relaxation of the esophageal sphincter.
increased gastric contents.
compression of the lower bowel.
decreased motility in the gastrointestinal tract. - ANSWER relaxation of the
esophageal sphincter.
, During pregnancy, relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter and increased
intraabdominal pressure can predispose a patient to:
anemia.
urinary tract infection.
aspiration.
Barrett's esophagus. - ANSWER aspiration.
A reduction in the number of red blood cells during pregnancy is due to:
hemolytic anemia.
pernicious anemia.
thalassemia.
iron deficiency anemia. - ANSWER iron deficiency anemia.
The hormone that is responsible for stimulating the uterus to contract during
labor is:
estrogen.
progesterone.
oxytocin.
antidiuretic hormone. - ANSWER oxytocin.
Which vitamin is essential for preventing neural tube deficits in the developing
fetus?
Vitamin D
Calcium
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION 100%
CORRECT
When does the male fetus begin to produce testosterone?
4 weeks' gestation
6 weeks' gestation
9 weeks' gestation
12 weeks' gestation - ANSWER 9 weeks' gestation
A disorder of widespread vascular endothelial malfunction and vasospasm that
occurs after 20 weeks' gestation and can present as late as 4 to 6 weeks
postpartum is:
cardiomyopathy.
essential hypertension.
preeclampsia.
disseminated intravascular coagulation. - ANSWER preeclampsia.
During pregnancy, elevation of estrogen and progesterone cause symptoms of
gastric reflux due to:
relaxation of the esophageal sphincter.
increased gastric contents.
compression of the lower bowel.
decreased motility in the gastrointestinal tract. - ANSWER relaxation of the
esophageal sphincter.
, During pregnancy, relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter and increased
intraabdominal pressure can predispose a patient to:
anemia.
urinary tract infection.
aspiration.
Barrett's esophagus. - ANSWER aspiration.
A reduction in the number of red blood cells during pregnancy is due to:
hemolytic anemia.
pernicious anemia.
thalassemia.
iron deficiency anemia. - ANSWER iron deficiency anemia.
The hormone that is responsible for stimulating the uterus to contract during
labor is:
estrogen.
progesterone.
oxytocin.
antidiuretic hormone. - ANSWER oxytocin.
Which vitamin is essential for preventing neural tube deficits in the developing
fetus?
Vitamin D
Calcium
