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Women's Health: The Well Woman

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A 28-year-old woman comes for a routine well-woman exam. How often should she have a Pap smear according to current guidelines?

• Every 6 months

✔✔B. Every 3 years if previous results are normal

• Every year regardless of results
• Only if symptomatic

Which vaccine is recommended for all women up to age 26 to prevent cervical cancer?

• Influenza vaccine
• Hepatitis B vaccine

✔✔C. Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine

• Tetanus vaccine

A 35-year-old woman reports heavy menstrual bleeding lasting 8 days every cycle. What is the most appropriate initial test? 1 / 3

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• Endometrial biopsy
• Pelvic ultrasound

✔✔C. Complete blood count (CBC)

• Hysteroscopy

Which contraception method has the highest effectiveness in preventing pregnancy?

• Male condom
• Oral contraceptive pills

✔✔C. Intrauterine device (IUD)

• Diaphragm

A woman using combined oral contraceptives complains of new onset leg swelling and pain.What should be your first concern?

• Pregnancy

✔✔B. Deep vein thrombosis

• Urinary tract infection
• Menstrual irregularity
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At what age is mammography screening generally recommended to begin for average-risk women?

• 25 years
• 35 years

✔✔C. 40–50 years

• 60 years

Which symptom is most characteristic of bacterial vaginosis?

• Thick, white, cottage cheese-like discharge

✔✔B. Thin, gray, fishy-smelling discharge

• Yellow-green, frothy discharge
• Bloody vaginal discharge

Which hormone is primarily responsible for ovulation?

• Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

✔✔B. Luteinizing hormone (LH)

• Progesterone
• Estrogen
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