Actcm Pathol Ch15 Female

Front 1

Which of the following is part of the external female genitalia? [1]
A. Vagina
B. Vulva
C. Cervix
D. Endometrium
E. Fallopian tube

Back 1

B. Vulva

Front 2

All the following infections of the female genital system are acquired by an ascending route except: [2]
A. Gonorrhea
B. Syphilis
C. Tuberculosis
D. Chlamydial salpingitis
E. Human papillomavirus infection

Back 2

C. Tuberculosis

Front 3

Inflammation of the fallopian tubes is called: [3]
A. Cervicitis
B. Endometritis
C. Salpingitis
D. Oophoritis
E. Vulvovaginitis

Back 3

C. Salpingitis

Front 4

Which of the following is a protozoal cause of vaginitis? [4]
A. Gardnerella vaginalis
B. Neisseria gonorrhoeae
C. Treponema pallidum
D. Trichomonas vaginalis
E. Candida albicans

Back 4

D. Trichomonas vaginalis

Front 5

Condyloma acuminatum is caused by: [5]
A. Herpes simplex virus type 1
B. Herpes simplex virus type 2
C. Human papillomavirus
D. Chlamydia trachomatis
E. Treponema pallidum

Back 5

C. Human papillomavirus

Front 6

Endometrial hyperplasia is typically a result of prolonged exposure to: [6]
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin D
C. Thyroid hormones
D. Estrogen
E. Progesterone

Back 6

D. Estrogen

Front 7

The most common malignant neoplasm of female genital organs in the United States is carcinoma of the: [7]
A. Ovaries
B. Fallopian tubes
C. Endometrium
D. Cervix
E. Vagina

Back 7

C. Endometrium

Front 8

All the following tumors are squamous cell carcinomas except: [8]
A. Carcinoma of the vulva
B. Carcinoma of the vagina
C. Carcinoma of the cervix
D. Carcinoma of the endometrium
E. Carcinoma of the labia majora

Back 8

D. Carcinoma of the endometrium

Front 9

More than 50% of all cases of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) contain intranuclear inclusions of: [9]
A. Gardnerella vaginalis
B. Herpes simplex virus type 1
C. Herpes simplex virus type 2
D. Human papillomavirus
E. Treponema pallidum

Back 9

D. Human papillomavirus

Front 10

Vaginal "spotting" (mild bleeding) after intercourse is most often seen in women who have: [10]
A. Carcinoma of the vulva
B. Carcinoma of the cervix
C. Carcinoma of the ovary
D. Uterine leiomyoma
E. Carcinoma of the fallopian tube

Back 10

B. Carcinoma of the cervix

Front 11

All the following are used in the treatment of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia except: [11]
A. Conization of the cervix with a scalpel
B. Laser ablation
C. Cryotherapy
D. Electrocautery
E. Dilatation and curettage (D&C)

Back 11

E. Dilatation and curettage (D&C)

Front 12

Which of the following endocrine disorders is a recognized risk factor for endometrial carcinoma? [12]
A. Hyperthyroidism
B. Hypothyroidism
C. Hyperestrinism
D. Hypoparathyroidism
E. Hyperinsulinism

Back 12

C. Hyperestrinism

Front 13

Women with carcinoma of the endometrium are at an increased risk of developing carcinoma of the: [13]
A. Ovary
B. Vulva
C. Adrenals
D. Liver
E. Lung

Back 13

A. Ovary

Front 14

In addition to the stage of the tumor, the most important prognostic factor for women with endometrial carcinoma is: [14]
A. Age
B. Presence of endocrine risk factors
C. Obesity
D. Hypertension
E. History of irregular menstrual periods

Back 14

A. Age

Front 15

Most tumors of the endometrium are: [15]
A. Benign
B. Premalignant
C. Composed of striated muscle cells
D. Found in postmenopausal women
E. Found in prepubertal girls

Back 15

B. Premalignant

Front 16

The most important complication of endometriosis is: [16]
A. Vaginal bleeding
B. Infertility
C. Pelvic inflammatory disease
D. Polycystic ovary syndrome (POS)
E. Malignant transformation

Back 16

B. Infertility

Front 17

A cystic ovarian lesion filled with clear, straw-colored fluid, showing multiple peritoneal metastases, is most likely a: [17]
A. Mucinous cystadenoma
B. Mucinous cystadenocarcinoma
C. Serous cystadenoma
D. Serous cystadenocarcinoma
E. Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor

Back 17

D. Serous cystadenocarcinoma

Front 18

A cystic tumor that is lined from inside by skin and contains teeth in its wall is best classified as a: [18]
A. Granulosa cell tumor
B. Thecoma
C. Sertoli-Leydig cell tumor
D. Teratoma
E. Pseudomyxoma peritonei

Back 18

D. Teratoma

Front 19

Abnormality of the placenta characterized by deep penetration of the placental villi into the wall of the uterus is called: [19]
A. Multiple placentae
B. Placenta previa
C. Placenta accreta
D. Dichorionic diamniotic placenta
E. Monozygotic pregnancy

Back 19

C. Placenta accreta

Front 20

Most spontaneous abortions are consequences of: [20]
A. Developmental anomalies of the fetus and/or placenta
B. Internal infections
C. Autoimmune disorders
D. Lack of estrogen in the maternal organism
E. Excess of progesterone during early pregnancy

Back 20

A. Developmental anomalies of the fetus and/or placenta

Front 21

Choriocarcinoma of pregnancy originates from the: [21]
A. Ovary
B. Fallopian tubes
C. Endometrium
D. Placental trophoblastic cells
E. Fetal cells in the placenta

Back 21

D. Placental trophoblastic cells

Front 22

Swelling and cystic transformation of the placental villi resembling a bunch of grapes are typical of: [22]
A. Choriocarcinoma
B. Hydatidiform mole
C. Placenta accrete
D. Placenta previa
E. Endometriosis

Back 22

B. Hydatidiform mole

Front 23

Eclampsia is characterized by all the following except: [23]
A. Hypertension
B. Cerebral seizures
C. Edema
D. Proteinuria
E. Hematuria

Back 23

E. Hematuria

Front 24

A Pap smear is most appropriate for early detection of: [24]
A. Choriocarcinoma
B. Carcinoma of the ovary
C. Endometrial carcinoma
D. Carcinoma of the cervix
E. Leiomyoma

Back 24

D. Carcinoma of the cervix