Gynaecology Day 2 Quiz - Nurses Revision

Welcome to your Gynaecology Day 2

Ten Questions, 10 MCQ's and 5 Fill-in's. Those are 15

June 15, 2025

What is the normal duration of menstruation?

a) 1-3 days

b) 4-7 days

c) 8-10 days

d) 11-14 days

What hormone stimulates ovulation during the menstrual cycle?

a) Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

b) Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

c) Progesterone

d) Oestrogen

What marks the beginning of the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle?

A) Peak estrogen levels

C) Rise in FSH levels

B) Shedding of endometrium

D) Decrease in LH levels

Which condition is characterized by painful menstrual periods with no identifiable cause?

A) Amenorrhoea

B) Menorrhagia

C) Dysmenorrhoea

D) Metrorrhagia

Which hormone is believed to be responsible for causing primary dysmenorrhoea?

A) Estrogen

B) Progesterone

C) Testosterone

D) Prostaglandins

What is the definition of menorrhagia?

A) Infrequent menstrual periods

B) Abnormally heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding

C) Bleeding between menstrual periods

D) Irregular menstrual cycles

Which condition involves the abnormal thickening of the uterine lining?

A) Endometrial hyperplasia

B) Adenomyosis

C) Uterine fibroids

D) Polyps

How is dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) diagnosed?

A) Imaging tests such as pelvic ultrasound

B) Biopsy of the endometrial tissue

C) Measurement of hormone levels

D) All of the above

What is the purpose of endometrial ablation in the management of menorrhagia?

a) To remove uterine fibroids

b) To reduce menstrual bleeding

c) To treat adenomyosis

d) To suppress ovulation

Which medication is used to inhibit prostaglandin synthesis and reduce menstrual bleeding?

a) Tranexamic Acid

b) Iron Supplements

c) NSAIDs

d) Hormonal Therapy