Dr. RC 🩺 | Medical Student
Reproductive Health Educator.
Breaking down fertility, pregnancy, sexual health & reproductive disorders.
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During fertilization, a sperm penetrates the layers surrounding the egg and fuses its membrane with the egg’s membrane. The egg then activates mechanisms that help prevent other sperm from entering.
Which of the following is the best advice for a pregnant woman experiencing vaginal bleeding?
A. Ignore it if there is no pain
B. Take antibiotics without prescription
C. Seek prompt medical assessment
D. Remain on complete bed rest without assessment
Does vaginal bleeding in early pregnancy always mean miscarriage?
A. Yes, always
B. No, some pregnancies continue normally
C. Yes, if there is no abdominal pain
D. Only in first pregnancies
Which supplement is routinely recommended before and during early pregnancy to reduce the risk of neural tube defects?
A. Vitamin C
B. Folic acid
C. Vitamin K
D. Vitamin E
Which type of fibroid is more likely to interfere with implantation and increase miscarriage risk?
A. Submucosal fibroid
B. Small subserosal fibroid
C. Pedunculated subserosal fibroid
D. Fibroid far away from the uterus
Which of the following conditions is strongly associated with recurrent pregnancy loss and abnormal blood clotting?
A. Antiphospholipid syndrome
B. Sickle cell trait
C. Asthma
D. Peptic ulcer disease
Which of the following are physiological effects of adrenaline? Select all correct answers.
A. Decreased cardiac contractility
B. Increased heart rate
C. Increased blood glucose
D. Bronchodilation