14 Multiple Choice Questions: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

14 Multiple Choice Questions: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

This article provides 14 multiple-choice questions related to pelvic inflammatory disease, a common condition affecting women. Each question comes with 4 answer choices, and the correct answer is displayed next to it.

Here are the details of each question and answer:

Question 48: A woman presents with a cluster of small blisters in the vulvar area, causing significant pain. The most likely diagnosis is:

• A. Syphilis

• B. Gonorrhea

• C. Genital warts

• D. Herpes

Question 49: A patient with a pelvic inflammatory disease has an intrauterine device in place. The correct management is:

• A. Remove the intrauterine device.

• B. Use specific antibiotics.

• C. Remove the intrauterine device, then use antibiotics.

• D. Use antibiotics, then remove the intrauterine device.

Question 50: In a suspected case of ectopic pregnancy and pelvic inflammatory disease, the most appropriate management is:

• A. High-dose antibiotics, outpatient

• B. Inpatient management, antibiotics, monitoring

• C. Culdocentesis

• D. Exploratory laparotomy to avoid missed diagnosis

Question 51: Choose the INCORRECT statement regarding the management of tubal abscess:

• A. Medical and surgical treatment

• B. Medical treatment only

• C. Aspiration of pus through culdoscopy

• D. Surgical treatment first, followed by medical management

Question 52: In acute pelvic inflammatory disease, when is surgery indicated?

• A. If there’s no response to antibiotic treatment after 48 hours

• B. If the erythrocyte sedimentation rate doesn’t decrease after 48 hours of antibiotic treatment

• C. If there’s already an abdominal wall reaction in the lower abdomen

• D. If there are already symptoms of peritoneal irritation

Question 53: A doctor prescribes nystatin for vaginal and systemic use. After 20 days, the patient returns for follow-up and the vaginal inflammation and cervical inflammation are not improved. Vaginal discharge still shows fungi. Identify the error in treatment:

• A. Not treating both the patient and her partner

• B. Not altering the vaginal environment

• C. Not treating the causative agent in combination

• D. Not treating in combination with the Betalactamin group

Note: These questions are for reference purposes only and cannot replace professional medical advice. If you experience any symptoms related to pelvic inflammatory disease, please contact a doctor for timely diagnosis and treatment.