1. What is the primary purpose of contraception?
a) To treat menstrual disorders
b) To prevent unintended pregnancies
c) To manage sexually transmitted infections
d) To regulate menstrual cycles
Answer: b) To prevent unintended pregnancies
2. Which of the following is a barrier method of contraception?
a) Oral contraceptive pills
b) Contraceptive implants
c) Condoms
d) Intrauterine device (IUD)
Answer: c) Condoms
3. What is the most effective method of long-term contraception?
a) Condoms
b) Birth control pills
c) Contraceptive implants
d) Fertility awareness methods
Answer: c) Contraceptive implants
4. What is the primary function of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine?
a) To treat cervical cancer
b) To prevent HPV infection and related cancers
c) To reduce menstrual pain
d) To manage menopause symptoms
Answer: b) To prevent HPV infection and related cancers
5. At what age is it recommended for women to start having regular Pap smears for cervical cancer screening?
a) 18 years
b) 21 years
c) 25 years
d) 30 years
Answer: b) 21 years
6. What is the primary purpose of prenatal care?
a) To monitor and manage the health of the mother and fetus
b) To provide contraception
c) To diagnose sexually transmitted infections
d) To assess postmenopausal health
Answer: a) To monitor and manage the health of the mother and fetus
7. What is the most common symptom of premenstrual syndrome (PMS)?
a) Abdominal pain
b) Headaches
c) Mood swings
d) Excessive bleeding
Answer: c) Mood swings
8. Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating the menstrual cycle?
a) Progesterone
b) Estrogen
c) Testosterone
d) Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
Answer: b) Estrogen
9. What is the most common method for managing menopause symptoms?
a) Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
b) Antibiotics
c) Oral contraceptives
d) Surgery
Answer: a) Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
10. What is the recommended frequency of mammograms for women aged 50-74?
a) Annually
b) Every 2 years
c) Every 3 years
d) Every 5 years
Answer: b) Every 2 years
11. What is the primary goal of family planning?
a) To enhance fertility
b) To prevent or delay pregnancy according to personal choice
c) To manage pregnancy complications
d) To provide prenatal care
Answer: b) To prevent or delay pregnancy according to personal choice
12. Which condition is characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterus?
a) Fibroids
b) Endometriosis
c) Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
d) Ovarian cysts
Answer: b) Endometriosis
13. What is the term for the absence of menstrual periods for 12 consecutive months?
a) Menarche
b) Menopause
c) Perimenopause
d) Dysmenorrhea
Answer: b) Menopause
14. What is the primary benefit of the intrauterine device (IUD)?
a) Permanent contraception
b) Long-term, reversible contraception
c) Treatment for pelvic inflammatory disease
d) Regulation of menstrual cycles
Answer: b) Long-term, reversible contraception
15. Which contraceptive method requires a prescription from a healthcare provider?
a) Condoms
b) Diaphragm
c) Birth control pills
d) Fertility awareness methods
Answer: c) Birth control pills
16. What is the main function of the follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)?
a) To regulate the menstrual cycle
b) To stimulate egg production in the ovaries
c) To control uterine contractions
d) To maintain pregnancy
Answer: b) To stimulate egg production in the ovaries
17. What is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the United States?
a) Syphilis
b) Chlamydia
c) Gonorrhea
d) Herpes
Answer: b) Chlamydia
18. What is the recommended method for reducing the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?
a) Consistent condom use
b) Regular pap smears
c) Hormone therapy
d) Routine breast exams
Answer: a) Consistent condom use
19. What is the primary treatment for bacterial vaginosis?
a) Antifungal medication
b) Antibiotics
c) Antiviral medication
d) Hormonal therapy
Answer: b) Antibiotics
20. What is the most common type of cancer in women worldwide?
a) Ovarian cancer
b) Cervical cancer
c) Endometrial cancer
d) Breast cancer
Answer: d) Breast cancer
21. What is the primary cause of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?
a) Viral infection
b) Bacterial infection
c) Fungal infection
d) Parasitic infection
Answer: b) Bacterial infection
22. What is the term for painful menstruation that interferes with daily activities?
a) Menorrhagia
b) Dysmenorrhea
c) Amenorrhea
d) Menopause
Answer: b) Dysmenorrhea
23. What is the most common method for diagnosing polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)?
a) Blood tests
b) Ultrasound
c) Pelvic exam
d) Biopsy
Answer: b) Ultrasound
24. What is the primary function of the luteinizing hormone (LH)?
a) To trigger ovulation
b) To maintain pregnancy
c) To regulate menstrual bleeding
d) To stimulate milk production
Answer: a) To trigger ovulation
25. What is the primary purpose of the postpartum visit?
a) To provide contraceptive counseling
b) To assess the physical and emotional recovery of the mother
c) To conduct a pelvic examination
d) To manage labor and delivery
Answer: b) To assess the physical and emotional recovery of the mother
26. What is the term for the condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus?
a) Endometriosis
b) Uterine fibroids
c) Adenomyosis
d) Ovarian cysts
Answer: a) Endometriosis
27. What is the most effective method of preventing pregnancy after unprotected intercourse?
a) Emergency contraception (Plan B)
b) Birth control pills
c) IUD insertion
d) Condoms
Answer: a) Emergency contraception (Plan B)
28. What is the recommended age for women to begin receiving osteoporosis screening?
a) 30 years
b) 40 years
c) 50 years
d) 65 years
Answer: d) 65 years
29. What is the primary purpose of prenatal vitamins?
a) To treat anemia
b) To provide essential nutrients for fetal development
c) To prevent gestational diabetes
d) To manage morning sickness
Answer: b) To provide essential nutrients for fetal development
30. What is the term for bleeding that occurs between menstrual periods?
a) Menorrhagia
b) Metrorrhagia
c) Dysmenorrhea
d) Amenorrhea
Answer: b) Metrorrhagia
31. What is the primary treatment for an ovarian cyst that causes pain?
a) Surgery
b) Hormonal therapy
c) Antibiotics
d) Observation and pain management
Answer: d) Observation and pain management
32. What is the most common cause of abnormal uterine bleeding in perimenopausal women?
a) Endometrial hyperplasia
b) Uterine fibroids
c) Cervical cancer
d) Polyps
Answer: a) Endometrial hyperplasia
33. What is the term for the condition where a woman has no menstrual periods for six months or more?
a) Menorrhagia
b) Oligomenorrhea
c) Amenorrhea
d) Dysmenorrhea
Answer: c) Amenorrhea
34. What is the primary purpose of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) during menopause?
a) To prevent osteoporosis
b) To manage menopausal symptoms
c) To reduce the risk of breast cancer
d) To treat endometriosis
Answer: b) To manage menopausal symptoms
35. What is the most effective method of contraception for women with contraindications to estrogen use?
a) Contraceptive implants
b) Birth control pills
c) Contraceptive patch
d) Hormonal IUD
Answer: a) Contraceptive implants
36. What is the recommended age for women to begin having regular mammograms?
a) 40 years
b) 45 years
c) 50 years
d) 55 years
Answer: a) 40 years
37. What is the main risk factor for developing gestational diabetes?
a) High fiber diet
b) Family history of diabetes
c) Low physical activity
d) Age over 35
Answer: b) Family history of diabetes
38. What is the term for a condition where there are multiple cysts in the ovaries?
a) Ovarian cancer
b) Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
c) Endometriosis
d) Ovarian torsion
Answer: b) Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
39. What is the main purpose of the HPV vaccine?
a) To cure HPV infection
b) To prevent HPV-related cancers
c) To manage cervical dysplasia
d) To treat genital warts
Answer: b) To prevent HPV-related cancers
40. What is the primary role of the progesterone hormone in pregnancy?
a) To stimulate ovulation
b) To maintain the uterine lining
c) To promote fetal development
d) To induce labor
Answer: b) To maintain the uterine lining
41. What is the term for a condition characterized by painful intercourse?
a) Dyspareunia
b) Vulvodynia
c) Amenorrhea
d) Dysmenorrhea
Answer: a) Dyspareunia
42. What is the primary purpose of a cervical cap?
a) To provide hormonal contraception
b) To act as a barrier during intercourse
c) To manage menstrual pain
d) To prevent STIs
Answer: b) To act as a barrier during intercourse
43. What is the most common cause of infertility in women?
a) Endometriosis
b) Ovulation disorders
c) Uterine abnormalities
d) Age
Answer: b) Ovulation disorders
44. What is the main symptom of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)?
a) Severe mood swings
b) Nausea
c) Weight gain
d) Hot flashes
Answer: a) Severe mood swings
45. What is the purpose of using a diaphragm for contraception?
a) To regulate hormones
b) To prevent sperm from entering the uterus
c) To manage menstrual pain
d) To promote ovulation
Answer: b) To prevent sperm from entering the uterus
46. What is the term for the condition where the uterus slips out of its normal position?
a) Prolapse
b) Endometriosis
c) Ovarian torsion
d) Uterine fibroids
Answer: a) Prolapse
47. What is the primary benefit of using a hormonal IUD?
a) Permanent contraception
b) Relief from heavy menstrual bleeding
c) Prevention of sexually transmitted infections
d) Ease of use
Answer: b) Relief from heavy menstrual bleeding
48. What is the main purpose of prenatal screening?
a) To assess maternal health
b) To detect genetic disorders in the fetus
c) To manage pregnancy complications
d) To monitor fetal development
Answer: b) To detect genetic disorders in the fetus
49. What is the most common type of hormonal contraception?
a) Contraceptive implants
b) Birth control pills
c) IUD
d) Patch
Answer: b) Birth control pills
50. What is the primary cause of secondary amenorrhea?
a) Pregnancy
b) Stress
c) Eating disorders
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
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