Which of the following is an indication for endometrial biopsy?
A. Routine screening for all women of reproductive age
B. Evaluation of abnormal uterine bleeding
C. Screening for cervical dysplasia
D. Diagnosis of an ectopic pregnancy
B: Evaluation of abnormal uterine bleeding
Which cardiac biomarker is most specific for myocardial injury?
A. Troponin T
B. CK-MB
C. LDH
D. Troponin I
D. Troponin I
Which of the follow tests must be included in the workup for chest pain?
A. ECG, CXR, CBC, BMP or CMP, PT/PTT/INR, Cardiac Enzyme Panel
B. ECG, Troponin T, PT/PTT/INR, HS-CRP
C. CBC and Cardiac Enzyme Panel
D. Myoglobin, CK-MB and Troponin I or T
A. ECG, CXR, CBC, BMP or CMP, PT/PTT/INR, Cardiac Enzyme Panel
A 33-year-old pregnant patient at 17 weeks gestation has an abnormal maternal serum screening exam indicating a possible chromosomal abnormality. Which of these is the most appropriate diagnostic test?
A. Nuchal translucency US
B. Amniocentesis
C. Urine β-hCG test
D. Amniocentesis
D. Amniocentesis
Which cardiac marker rises first after MI?
A. Troponin
B. CK-MB
C. Myoglobin
D. LDH
C. Myoglobin
If a patient has elevated C-reactive protein (CRP). What does this most directly indicate?
A. Acute MI
B. Heart failure
C. Renal failure
D. Systemic inflammation
D. Systemic inflammation
When is a cone biopsy indicated?
A. When the entire transformation zone was not visualized during a prior colposcopy
B. When patient presents with active menses
C. When patient is over 65 yrs
D. When a suspicious lesion was completely visualized during prior colposcopy
A. When the entire transformation zone was not visualized during a prior colposcopy
If a patient has a second episode of chest pain 2 days after an MI. Which lab would be best to detect reinfarction?
A. Troponin
B. CK-MB
C. BNP
D. Myoglobin
B. CK-MB
Which of the following would be most useful in identifying a patient with reinfarction?
A. Creatine kinase
B. Myoglobin
C. Troponin I
D. Troponin T
A. Creatine kinase
A 22-year-old patient presents with abnormal uterine bleeding for 3 days. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial step?
A. Endometrial biopsy
B. Transvaginal ultrasound
C. Pap smear
D. Serum beta-hCG
D. Serum beta-hCG