A 10-question screening tool for postpartum depression. Used at the postpartum visit (or earlier if symptoms). Score ≥10 suggests possible depression; ≥13 indicates high likelihood. It is not diagnostic but prompts further evaluation. Section 4: Gynecology – Abnormal Bleeding & Fibroids Q12: A 45-year-old with heavy, regular periods every 24 days lasting 10 days. No intermenstrual bleeding. Exam: normal. What is the PALM-COEIN classification for this condition?
Stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Exam finding: positive cough stress test (instant leakage with cough when bladder is full) and possibly urethral hypermobility (Q-tip test >30 degrees). First-line treatment: pelvic floor muscle therapy, weight loss. Surgical: mid-urethral sling. obstetrics and gynaecology questions and answers pdf
Section 1: Obstetrics (Antepartum) Q1: A 28-year-old G2P1 at 28 weeks gestation presents with new-onset hypertension (BP 150/95) and proteinuria (300 mg/24h). What is the diagnosis, and what is the definitive treatment? A 10-question screening tool for postpartum depression
Endometrial biopsy (office) or dilation and curettage (D&C) with hysteroscopy. Thickened stripe (>4-5 mm postmenopausal) + bleeding requires tissue diagnosis to rule out endometrial cancer. It is not diagnostic but prompts further evaluation