AMCB Practice Question Review
with Accurate Answers
correct answer New ty
2 vessel cord correct answer associated with GI, GU, and CV abnormalities
ABCDEs of malignant melanoma correct answer asymmetry, border, color,
diameter, elevation
Acrocyanosis correct answer Bluish discoloration of the hands and feet caused by
reduced peripheral circulation.
Normal within first 24-48 hours after birth
Active management of third stage of labor correct answer Shown to decrease risk
of postpartum hemorrhage in general population
Controlled cord traction (once pulsation stops): WHO recommends this step only
w/ skilled birth attendant
Use of uterotonic agent (such as oxytocin)
Fundal massage after delivery of the placenta
Active phase of labor correct answer Cervical dilation of 4-6 cm until complete
dilation
Active TB Symptoms correct answer Generalized symptoms:
Night sweats
,Fever
Malaise
Weakness
Anorexia and weight loss
Pulmonary sx of productive cough, hemoptysis, chest pain, and dyspnea
Active TB symptoms correct answer Night sweats
fever
malaise
anorexia
weight loss
pulmonary sx: productive cough, hemoptysis, chest pain, dyspnea
Activin correct answer Polypeptide hormone produced by the ovaries
opposes the action of inhibin and stimulates the release of FSH
acute cholecystitis symptoms correct answer -Pain that starts in epigastrium and
moves to RUQ
-Nausea and vomiting
-Fever
-Murphy's sign: stop in inspiratory effort on deep palpation of RUQ
Acute Otitis Media (AOM) correct answer middle ear infection
often associated w/ URI
,Sx:
Rapid onset, short duration if uncomplicated
Ear pain
Decreased hearing
Fever (less likely in adults)
Aural pressure
Vertigo
Nausea and vomiting
Adenomyosis correct answer endometrial tissue within the myometrium that
responds to hormonal stimulation
Adenomyosis risk factors correct answer age (end of childbearing years)
parity (multips)
uterine surgery
Adenomyosis symptoms correct answer -increasingly heavy menstrual bleeding
-cyclical and non-cyclical pelvic pain
Affinity w/ drugs correct answer propensity of a drug to bind itself to a given
receptor site
Afterbirth pains correct answer caused by continuing contraction of the uterus
more common in multiparous women (s/t decreased uterine tone) who
breastfeed
, Frequent urination prevents bladder from displacing uterus upward (which
creates painful contractions)
Agonist correct answer A drug that initiates a physiologic response when it is
bound to a drug receptor
Alendronate correct answer Bisphosphonate
Indicated for prevention and treatment of osteoporosis
Rare occurrence of osteonecreosis of jaw and atypical femoral fracture
antacids and calcium interfere w/ absorption
take w/ 8 oz of water in the morning at least 30 min before any beverage, food, or
medication
Alveoli in breast correct answer Within the breast lobules
Responsible for milk production
Ambivalence (during pregnancy) correct answer Common adaptive response as a
woman considers all hat a pregnancy will mean to her life
Amenorrhea evaluation correct answer Obtain a pregnancy test, serum prolactin
level, and TSH test.
-If all these tests are negative or normal, evaluate the availability of estrogen with
a progestin challenge test. Provide oral progestin each day for 10 to 14 days, and
then wait for bleeding, which should occur within 7 to 14 days. A positive
with Accurate Answers
correct answer New ty
2 vessel cord correct answer associated with GI, GU, and CV abnormalities
ABCDEs of malignant melanoma correct answer asymmetry, border, color,
diameter, elevation
Acrocyanosis correct answer Bluish discoloration of the hands and feet caused by
reduced peripheral circulation.
Normal within first 24-48 hours after birth
Active management of third stage of labor correct answer Shown to decrease risk
of postpartum hemorrhage in general population
Controlled cord traction (once pulsation stops): WHO recommends this step only
w/ skilled birth attendant
Use of uterotonic agent (such as oxytocin)
Fundal massage after delivery of the placenta
Active phase of labor correct answer Cervical dilation of 4-6 cm until complete
dilation
Active TB Symptoms correct answer Generalized symptoms:
Night sweats
,Fever
Malaise
Weakness
Anorexia and weight loss
Pulmonary sx of productive cough, hemoptysis, chest pain, and dyspnea
Active TB symptoms correct answer Night sweats
fever
malaise
anorexia
weight loss
pulmonary sx: productive cough, hemoptysis, chest pain, dyspnea
Activin correct answer Polypeptide hormone produced by the ovaries
opposes the action of inhibin and stimulates the release of FSH
acute cholecystitis symptoms correct answer -Pain that starts in epigastrium and
moves to RUQ
-Nausea and vomiting
-Fever
-Murphy's sign: stop in inspiratory effort on deep palpation of RUQ
Acute Otitis Media (AOM) correct answer middle ear infection
often associated w/ URI
,Sx:
Rapid onset, short duration if uncomplicated
Ear pain
Decreased hearing
Fever (less likely in adults)
Aural pressure
Vertigo
Nausea and vomiting
Adenomyosis correct answer endometrial tissue within the myometrium that
responds to hormonal stimulation
Adenomyosis risk factors correct answer age (end of childbearing years)
parity (multips)
uterine surgery
Adenomyosis symptoms correct answer -increasingly heavy menstrual bleeding
-cyclical and non-cyclical pelvic pain
Affinity w/ drugs correct answer propensity of a drug to bind itself to a given
receptor site
Afterbirth pains correct answer caused by continuing contraction of the uterus
more common in multiparous women (s/t decreased uterine tone) who
breastfeed
, Frequent urination prevents bladder from displacing uterus upward (which
creates painful contractions)
Agonist correct answer A drug that initiates a physiologic response when it is
bound to a drug receptor
Alendronate correct answer Bisphosphonate
Indicated for prevention and treatment of osteoporosis
Rare occurrence of osteonecreosis of jaw and atypical femoral fracture
antacids and calcium interfere w/ absorption
take w/ 8 oz of water in the morning at least 30 min before any beverage, food, or
medication
Alveoli in breast correct answer Within the breast lobules
Responsible for milk production
Ambivalence (during pregnancy) correct answer Common adaptive response as a
woman considers all hat a pregnancy will mean to her life
Amenorrhea evaluation correct answer Obtain a pregnancy test, serum prolactin
level, and TSH test.
-If all these tests are negative or normal, evaluate the availability of estrogen with
a progestin challenge test. Provide oral progestin each day for 10 to 14 days, and
then wait for bleeding, which should occur within 7 to 14 days. A positive
