Thursday 17 January 2019

Tutorial 17 January 2019




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EMQ. MBRRACE and maternal mortality.
73
EMQ. Vulval conditions.
74
EMQ. ‘CAESAR’ trial.
75
SBA. Fetal origins of adult disease
76
SBA. ‘Flu’ and pregnancy.


72. MBRRACE and maternal mortality.
Abbreviations.
WWE:   women with epilepsy
Question  1.      What is the meaning of the acronym MBRRACE-UK”?
Question  2.           Which organisation does it replace?
Question  3.           How does it differ structurally from its predecessor?
Question  4.      How will the format of its reports differ from those of its predecessor?
Question  5.      When was MBRRACE’s first Report published?
Question  6.      What was unusual about MBRRACE’s first Report?
A
it covered three years, not two
B
it covered four years, not three
C
it was very amusing
D
it made serious criticisms of the funding of the NHS
E
it made serious criticisms of the hours worked by junior doctors
F
none of the above
Question  7.           What is ICD-MM?
A
ICD-10 as applied to maternal death
B
ICD-11 as applied to maternal death
C
International classification of maternal madness
D
International chocolate delice- Mmmmm!
E
none of the above
Question  8. When was ICD-MM adopted by MBRRACE?
A
2014
B
2015
C
2016
D
ICD-MM does not exist
E
ICD-MM will be introduced in 2017
F
none of the above
Question  9.      What changes were made to the classification of maternal suicide by MBRRACE?
A
maternal suicide was reclassified as direct death
B
maternal suicide was reclassified as indirect death
C
maternal suicide was reclassified as late death as most occur > 6/52 post-delivery
D
maternal suicide was reclassified as coincidental, as most women were already very ill
E
maternal suicide was reclassified as irrelevant as these women were suicide-likely
F
none of the above
Question  10.       When  were the changes to the classification of maternal suicide made by MBRRACE?
A
2014
B
2015
C
2016
D
the changes are planned for 2017
E
no changes have been made and none are planned
F
none of the above
Question  11.       What geographical innovation was included in MBRRACE’s first Report?
Question  12.        What alterations did MBRRACE make to the timings of death to be considered in its Reports?
Question  13.       What was the latest MMR reported by MBRRACE?
Question 14.      How did this compare with figure for the triennium 2011-2013?   
A
MMR was lower, but the difference was not statistically significant
B
MMR was lower and the difference was  statistically significant
C
MMR was higher, but the difference was not statistically significant
D
MMR was higher and the difference was statistically significant
E
MMR was similar
Question  14.        Which, if any, of the following topics were included in the confidential enquiries in the first MBRRACE Report in December 2014?
A
amniotic fluid embolism
B
epilepsy
C
haemorrhage
D
placenta accreta, increta & percreta
E
psychiatric causes
Question  15.        Which topics were reviewed in detail in the second Report in 2015?
Question  16.       Which topics were reviewed in detail in the third Report in 2016?
Question  17.        Which topics were reviewed in detail in the fourth Report in 2017?
Question  18.        Which topics were reviewed in detail in the fifth Report in 2018?
Question  19.        What is the definition of a direct maternal death?
Question  20.        What is the definition of a maternal death?
Question  21.        What is the definition of indirect maternal death?
Question  22.       What was the leading direct cause of death in the first MBRRACE Report?
Question  23.        What was the leading indirect cause of death in the first Report?

Question  25.       What were the top causes of indirect death in the triennia 2013-15 and 2014-16?
Question  26.       What observation was made in the 1st. Report about hypertensive diseases?
Question  27.        Which condition was linked to 1 in 11 maternal deaths in the first Report in 2014?
Question  28.       What key messages were singled out in the first MBRRACE Report in 2014?
Question  29.       What key messages were singled out in the second MBRRACE Report in 2015?
Question  30.       What key messages were singled out in the third MBRRACE Report in 2016?
Question  31.       What critical care messages were included in the 3rd. MBRRACE Report in 2016?
Question  32.       What is the definition of the maternal mortality rate?
Question  33.       What is the definition of a “maternity”?
Question  34.       What is the definition of a live birth?
Question  35.       What is the definition of a stillbirth?
Question  36.       What is the definition of the maternal mortality ratio?
Question  37.       How many deaths in pregnancy or the 6 weeks after were due to epilepsy in 2013-15?
Option list.
A
5
B
8
C
23
D
34
E
41
Question  38.       Which, if any, of the following was true of epilepsy in pregnancy in 2013-15?
Option list.
A
the main cause was asphyxia
B
the main cause was drowning in the bath
C
the main cause was falling
D
the main cause was intracranial bleeding
E
the main cause was status epilepticus
F
the main cause was SUDEP
Question  39.       Which, if any, of the following is true of the women who died due to epilepsy in pregnancy in 2013-15?
Option list.
A
90% had good pre-pregnancy control of the epilepsy
B
80% had good pre-pregnancy control of the epilepsy
C
70% had good pre-pregnancy control of the epilepsy
D
60% had good pre-pregnancy control of the epilepsy
E
50% had good pre-pregnancy control of the epilepsy
F
40% had good pre-pregnancy control of the epilepsy
G
30% had good pre-pregnancy control of the epilepsy
H
20% had good pre-pregnancy control of the epilepsy
J
10% had good pre-pregnancy control of the epilepsy
I
8 of the 9 did not have good control and the quality of control was unknown for the 9th.
K
None of the above
Question  40.       Which, if any, of the following statements is true of non-epileptic attack disorder (NEAD)  as discussed in MBRRACE17?
Option list.
A
is less common than epilepsy in pregnancy
B
is more common than epilepsy in pregnancy
C
is as common as epilepsy in pregnancy
D
NEAD is a diagnosis that should not be made in pregnancy
E
NEAD is most common in male adolescents
F
Most women with NEAD also have epilepsy
Question  41.        Which, if any, of the following statements is most appropriate to describe notification of the women who died in 2013-15 to the UK Epilepsy and Pregnancy Register?
Option list.
A
>90% were notified
B
80-90% were notified
C
70-79% were notified
 D
60-69% were notified
E
50-59% were notified
F
40-49% were notified
G
<30% were notified
H
<25% were notified
J
<20% were notified
I
<10% were notified
K
<5% were notified
Question  42.       How many maternal deaths were due to cardiac causes in 2012-14?
Option list.
A
47
B
51
C
56
D
63
E
78
F
82
G
90
Question  43.       How many maternal deaths were due to cardiac causes in 2013-15?
Option list.
A
47
B
51
C
54
D
56
E
78
F
82
G
90
Question  44.       What is the definition of a stillbirth?
Question  45.       What is the definition of the maternal mortality ratio?
Question  46.       How many maternal deaths were due to cardiac causes in 2012-14?
Option list.
A
47
B
51
C
56
D
63
E
78
F
82
G
90
Question  47.       How many deaths were considered in detail in the Confidential Enquiry to cardiac deaths in the 2012-14 Report?
Option list.
A
35
B
48
C
51
D
78
E
108
F
135
G
153
H
178
I
201
Question  48.       Which day was singled out as the most dangerous for cardiac death?
Option list.
A
the day of onset of labour
B
the 24 hours after the administration of a general anaesthetic in labour
C
the 24 hours after the delivery of a baby by Caesarean section
D
the 24 hours after instrumental delivery of a baby
E
the day of delivery
F
the day of delivery after the birth of the baby
G
the first day at home
Question  49.       What % of cardiac deaths took place on the day highlighted as the most dangerous?
Option list.
A
5%
B
10%
C
15%
D
20%
E
25%
F
30%
Question  50.       What were the 3 most common causes of cardiac death recorded in MBRRACE16?
Option list.
A
Aortic dissection
B
Congenital heart disease (CDH)
C
Hypertension
D
Ischaemic heart disease
E
Myocardial disease / cardiomyopathy
F
Other
G
Rheumatic heart disease.
H
SADS/MNH
I
Valvular heart disease
Question  51.       How many deaths due to congenital heart disease were recorded in MBRRACE16?
Option list.
A
0
B
3
C
5
D
11
E
15
F
24
G
35
Question  52.       What were the main causes of congenital heart disease deaths in MBRRACE16?
Option list.
A
Aortic dissection
B
Aortic rupture
C
Left heart failure
D
Right heart failure
E
Pulmonary artery hypertension
F
Pulmonary vein hypertension
G
Valvular heart disease
Question  53.       Approximately what % of the women who died of cardiac disease in MBRRACE16 were known to have cardiac disease before the pregnancy?
Option list.
A
10%
B
20%
C
30%
D
40%
E
50%
F
60%
G
70%
H
80%
I
90%
Question  54.       What other risk factors were in MBRRACE16 in relation to the women who died of cardiac causes?
Option list.         There is no option list to make your life harder. But you know the risk factors!
Question  55.       What proportion of the cardiac deaths in MBRRACE16 occurred in ambulances or emergency departments?
Option list.
A
5%
B
10%
C
20%
D
30%
E
40%
F
50%
Question  56.       What “overall messages for future care” in relation to cardiac disease were included in MBRRACE16?
Option list. There is none.
Question  57.       How many deaths occurred due to aortic dissection in 2009-14?
Option list.
A
0
B
3
C
6
D
9
E
15
F
18
G
21
H
24
I
30
Question  58.       Which, if any of the following statements are true in relation to the deaths from aortic dissection in MBRRACE16?
Option list.
A
most occur in late pregnancy / puerperium, the risk being 25 times greater than at other times
B
the most common cause of death is tamponade
C
20 of the deaths involved the descending aorta
D
the classical symptom is severe chest pain radiating to the back
E
the classical symptom is severe chest pain radiating to the left arm
F
the classical symptom is severe chest pain radiating to the neck
G
most cases occurred in women with known aortopathy, especially Marfan’s syndrome
H
surgical repair of congenital, complex coarctation was identified as a risk factor.
I
8 of the 21 women had presented in the days before death but aortic dissection had not been considered
J
42% of the women died at home or before reaching the emergency department.
K
better care might have made a difference to the outcome in almost 60% of cases.
Question  59.       What were the “Key messages” about cardiovascular disease in MBRRACE16?
Option list.         There is none. Write as many as you know.
Question  60.       Acute coronary syndrome. I have written an EMQ about myocardial infarction. It has data from the UKOSS survey. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22127355 and https://www.npeu.ox.ac.uk/research/ukoss-myocardial-infarction-136. I’ll add the data from MBRRACE 16 and put it in one of the tutorials..
Question  61.       Approximately how many women died of myocardial disease / cardiomyopathy?
Option list.
A
5
B
10
C
15
D
20
E
25
Question  62.       Approximately how many women died of peripartum cardiomyopathy?
Option list.
A
5
B
10
C
15
D
20
E
25
Question  63.       What type of cardiomyopathy is peripartum cardiomyopathy?
Option list.
A
congenital cardiomyopathy
B
dilated cardiomyopathy
C
hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
D
obesity-related cardiomyopathy
E
restrictive cardiomyopathy
Question  64.       With regard to cardiomyopathy, which symptom is singled out in MBRRACE 16 as particularly needing full investigation?
Option list.
A
angina
B
“drop” attacks
C
dyspnoea
D
nocturnal sweats
E
palpitations
Question  65.       Which of the following are especially problematic for women with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
Option list.
A
bradycardia
B
epilepsy
C
hyperglycaemia
D
hypertension
E
hypotension
F
tachycardia
Question  66.       MBRRACE 16 records that investigation ceased once a particular diagnosis had been excluded in a number of cases of cardiovascular compromise and the women died later of undiagnosed cardiac disease. What was the diagnosis?
Option list.
A
acute coronary syndrome
B
aortic stenosis
C
atrial fibrillation
D
pulmonary embolism
E
ventricular fibrillation
Question  67.       When are women with peripartum cardiomyopathy most likely to die?
Option list.
A
1st. trimester
B
2nd. trimester
C
3rd. trimester
D
1st. stage of labour
E
2nd. stage of labour
F
3rd. stage of labour
G
1st. 24 hours after delivery
H
in the puerperium
I
from 6 weeks to 1 year after the delivery
Question  68.       Which, if any, of the following statements are true  in relation to obesity-related cardiomyopathy (ORC) ?
Option list.
A
ORC is not a recognised condition
B
MBRRACE16 reported 2 deaths from ORC
C
ORC is associated with cardiac enlargement
D
ORC is associated with fatty infiltration of the ventricular muscle
E
is characterised by myocyte depletion and left ventricular hypoplasia
F
is characterised by myocyte hypertrophy and left ventricular hypertrophy
Question  69.       How many deaths were due to valvular heart disease ?
Option list.
A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
E
5
F
6
G
7
H
8
I
9
J
10
K
11
Question  70.       Why am I going to write a separate EMQ on valvular heart disease?
Option list.
A
I am now bored with this topic
B
I find it so fascinating that I feel it deserves its own EMQ
C
I don’t know enough about it and need to do some research
D
UKOSS conducted a study from 2013 – 2015 and this needs to be included
E
none of the above.
Question  71.       What were the key messages re hypertensive disease in MBRRACE16?
Option list. There is none. Write as many as you can think of.
Question  72.       Which, if any, of the following was the most common cause of death from hypertensive disease in 2009-14?
Option list.
A
acute fatty liver of pregnancy
B
eclampsia / cerebral oedema
C
haemorrhage due to thrombocytopenia
D
HELLP /hepatic necrosis
E
hepatic rupture
F
intracranial haemorrhage
G
left ventricular failure
H
pulmonary oedema
Question  73.       Which, if any, of the following conditions does MBRRACE16 say are usually attributable to poor fluid management?
Option list.
A
acute fatty liver of pregnancy
B
eclampsia / cerebral oedema
C
haemorrhage due to thrombocytopenia
D
HELLP /hepatic necrosis
E
hepatic rupture
F
intracranial haemorrhage
G
left ventricular failure
H
pulmonary oedema
Question  74.       What upper gestational limit was used by MBRRACE16 in the definition of early pregnancy?
Option list.
A
10 weeks
B
12 weeks
C
16 weeks
D
18 weeks
E
20 weeks
F
24 weeks
G
26 weeks
Question  75.       Which of the following ranked top in the causes of death < 24 weeks in 2009-2014?
Option list.
A
Cardiac
B
Ectopic
C
Haemorrhage
D
Mental health problems
E
Miscarriage
F
Sepsis
G
Thrombosis & thrombo-embolism
H
TOP
Question  76.       Why did MBRRACE16 recommend FAST for women presenting to emergency departments with pulmonary embolism in the list of differential diagnoses?
Option list.
A
to exclude aortic dissection before thrombolysis
B
to exclude acute coronary syndrome before thrombolysis
C
to exclude intra-peritoneal bleeding from ectopic pregnancy before thrombolysis
D
to exclude intra-uterine pregnancy before thrombolysis
E
to exclude Bornholm disease before thrombolysis
Question  77.       What were the key messages in relation to early pregnancy deaths in MBRRACE16?
Option list. There is none. Write as many as you can think of.
Question  78.       What proportion of pregnant / recently delivered women needing critical care survive?
Option list.
A
50%
B
60%
C
70%
D
80%
E
90-94%
F
≥ 95%
Question  79.       MBRRACE16 looked at the cause of death in 144 women admitted to critical care from 2009-14. What was the most common cause of death?
Option list.
A
Amniotic fluid embolism
J
Anaesthetic
I
Cardiac
L
Coincidental
B
Early pregnancy death
D
Haemorrhage
E
Neurological
K
Other indirect
C
PET / eclampsia
H
Psychiatric
G
Sepsis
F
Thrombosis / thrombo-embolism
M
Unascertained
Question  80.       What are the key facts to remember about critical care?
Option list. There is none. Write what you think are the key facts and numbers.
Question  81.       What “red flags” does MBRRACE highlight in relation to maternal sepsis?
Option list. There is none.
Question  82.       What were MBRRACE16’s “key messages” for critical care?
Option list. There is none.
Question  83.       What were MBRRACE16’s “key messages” for critical care?
Option list.
Question  84.        The following topics were covered in the first 3 MBRRACE Reports? Sort them by Report
AFE,

anaesthesia,

cardiac causes,

coincidental deaths,

early pregnancy deaths,

eclampsia & PET,

haemorrhage,

late deaths,

malignancy,

neurological disorders,

psychiatric causes,

respiratory, endocrine and other indirect causes,

sepsis.

thrombosis and thromboembolism.

women admitted to critical care

women with artificial heart valves

Question  85.       How many anaesthetic deaths were recorded in MBRRACE17?
Option list.
A
1
B
2
C
5
D
8
E
10
F
12
Question  86.       Which, if any, of the following statements are included by MBRRACE17?
Option list.
A
BP is the best measure of cardiac output
B
pulse rate is a good indicator of cardiac output
C
external cardiac compressions should be started early if cardiac output is inadequate
D
external cardiac compressions are contraindicated in the presence of cardiac activity because of the risk of ventricular rupture
E
if there has been massive haemorrhage, extubation should not be done until the bleeding has ceased and adequate resuscitation has taken place.
Question  87.       Which, if any, of the following sizes of endotracheal tubes are recommended for inclusion in resuscitation carts by MBRRACE17?
Option list.
A
4 mm
B
5 mm
C
6 mm
D
7 mm
E
8 mm
F
9 mm


73. Vulval conditions.
Option list.
A.
Acne.
B.
Behçet’s syndrome.
C.
Candidiasis.
D.
CIN 3
E.
CIN1
F.
Crohn’s disease.
G.
Dermatitis.
H.
Eczema.
I.
Genital warts.
J.
Hidradenitis suppurativa.
K.
Leprosy.
L.
Lichen planus
M.
Lichen sclerosis
N.
Lymphogranuloma venereum
O.
Normal skin.
P.
Psoriasis.
Q.
Seborrhoeic dermatitis.
R.
Type 1 diabetes mellitus
S.
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
T.
Ulcerative colitis.
U.
VIN III.
Scenario 1.
A 22 year-old woman attends the colposcopy clinic after 2 smears showing minor atypia. The cervical appearances are of aceto-white with punctation. 
Scenario 2.
A 60-year old woman has an erythematous rash of the vulva extending to the inner thighs. A similar rash is noted under the breasts. She is not known to have diabetes.
Scenario 3.
A woman attends the gynaecology clinic with a vulval rash. It has a “lacy” appearance. 
Scenario 4.
A 35-year old woman attends is noted to have a vulval fistula. She has a history of episodic diarrhoea. 
Scenario 5.
A 25-year old woman attends the gynaecology clinic with a history of intense vulval itching and soreness. The appearances are of diffuse erythema with excoriation. Diabetes, candidiasis and other local infections have been eliminated by the GP. 
Scenario 6.
A 35-year old woman attends the gynaecology clinic with vulvitis. She also has a scalp rash. Clinical examination shows scaly, pink patches with signs of excoriation. Skin samples grow Malassezia ovalis.
Scenario 7.
A 40-year old woman has evidence of chronic vulval ulceration. She has recently been seen by a dermatologist for mouth ulceration and has been started on thalidomide.
Scenario 8.
An African woman of 35 years attends the gynaecology clinic. She has a ten-year history of chronic vulval ulceration. Examination shows multiple, tender vulval and pubic subcutaneous nodules, some of which have ulcerated.
Scenario 9.
A Caucasian woman of 29 years attends the gynaecology clinic with a chronic vulval rash. Examination shows erythematous areas with clearly defined margins and white scaly patches. 
Scenario 10.
A 30-year old woman attends the gynaecology clinic with vulval itching. Examination shows erythema of the labia minora and perineum. Full-thickness biopsy shows abnormal cell maturation throughout the epithelium with increased mitotic activity.
Scenario 11.
Which condition is described in GTG58 as presenting with polygonal lesions?
Scenario 12.
Which condition is described in GTG58 as presenting with “well-demarcated, glazed erythema around the introitus?
Scenario 13.
What is the aetiology of lichen planus?
There is no option list – just write what you think.


Option list.
A.
Acne.
B.
Behçet’s syndrome.
C.
Candidiasis.
D.
CIN 3
E.
CIN1
F.
Crohn’s disease.
G.
Dermatitis.
H.
Eczema.
I.
Genital warts.
J.
Hidradenitis suppurativa.
K.
Leprosy.
L.
Lichen planus
M.
Lichen sclerosis
N.
Lymphogranuloma venereum
O.
Normal skin.
P.
Psoriasis.
Q.
Seborrhoeic dermatitis.
R.
Type 1 diabetes mellitus
S.
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
T.
Ulcerative colitis.
U.
VIN III.

74. The “CAESAR” trial
Question 1.
Lead-in
What was the CAESAR trial?
Which, if any, of the following statements are true?
Statements
A
a prospective, cohort study
B
a randomised, controlled trial
C
a comparison of selected techniques used during C section
D
a study of the risks of C section on maternal request without medical grounds
E
a study of the outcomes of C section performed after failed instrumental delivery
Option List
1
A + C
2
A + D
3
B + C
4
B + D
5
B + E
Question 2.
Lead-in
Where did the questions addressed by the trial come from?
Option list
A
the RCOG council
B
the RCOG exam committee
C
a survey of UK obstetricians asking what questions they would like to have answered
D
Dr. Johnstone, Consultant Obstetrician, Falkirk
E
National Childbirth Trust
Question 3.
Lead-in
The questionnaire also asked about the issues that the respondents would like to see addressed in a research programme. What issues were include in the CAESER trial?
Statements
A
outcome of C. section depending on aqueous versus alcohol-based skin preparation
B
outcomes of cord traction versus manual removal of the placenta
C
outcomes of digital versus ‘swab on a holder’ exploration of the uterine cavity to exclude RPOC
D
outcomes of Joel-Cohen compared with Pfannenstiel incision
E
outcome of elective C. section at 38 versus 39 weeks
F
outcome of elective C. section with staff wearing masks versus not wearing masks
G
outcome of prophylactic antibiotics versus no prophylactic antibiotics
H
outcome of pre-op vaginal antiseptic “painting”
I
outcome of blunt v. sharp opening of the lower segment
J
outcomes of manual versus forceps delivery of the fetal head in cephalic presentations
K
outcome of single v double closure of the lower segment
L
outcome of closure v non-closure of parietal & pelvic peritoneum
M
outcome of liberal v restricted use of pelvic drains
N
outcome of glue v subcuticular suturing of the skin
O
none of the above
Option List
1
A + B + C + D + E + F + G + H + I + J + K+ L + M + N + O
2
D + F + G + H + K+ L
3
G + H + K+ L + M
4
K + M
5
O
Question 4.
Lead-in
Which of the following statements is true of the definition of the 1ry. outcome?
Option list
A
use of antibiotics for maternal infectious morbidity during the hospital stay
B
use of antibiotics for maternal infectious morbidity during the 1st. six weeks
C
duration of postnatal hospital stay
D
abdominal and pelvic pain as measured on an analogue scale at 6 weeks
E
none of the above.
Question 5.
Lead-in
Which, if any, of the following describe the 2ry. outcomes?
Statements
A
additional treatments to the abdominal wound
B
haematoma formation
C
pain
D
breast feeding at discharge
E
breast feeding at 6 weeks
F
unexpected maternal morbidity
G
postnatal depression at 6 weeks
H
puerperal psychosis
Option List
1
A + C
2
A + D
3
B + C
4
B + D
5
B + E
6
none of the above
Question 6.
Lead-in
Which if any of the following statements are true of the findings of the study?
Statements
A
there were no significant differences for any outcome
B
there was more endometritis after non-closure of the pelvic peritoneum
C
there was more 2ry. bleeding after interrupted-suture closure of the lower segment
D
there was more evidence of pelvic infection with liberal use of pelvic drains
E
none of the above.

75. Fetal origins of adult disease.
Abbreviations.
ADHD:  attention-deficit, hyperactivity disorder
Lead in.
These questions relate to disease in adults resulting from events during fetal, infant and child development.
Scenario 1.
What eponymous title is given to the concept that adverse intra-uterine conditions predispose to the development of disease in adulthood?
Option List                               
A.       
the Barker hypothesis
B.       
the Baker’s dozen
C.        
the Broadbank theory
D.       
PIPAD: Placental Insufficiency Programmes Adult Disease
E.        
SIMCARD: Stop In-utero Malnutrition to Conquer Adult-resulting Disease
Scenario 2.
Which other term is used for the concept that adverse intra-uterine conditions predispose to the development of disease in adulthood?
Option List                               
A.       
FDAD: fetal determination of adult disease
B.       
FIAD:   fetal influences on adult disease
C.        
FIDAD: fetal and infancy determinants of adult disease
D.       
FIGO:   fetal influences on genomic outcomes
E.        
FP:       fetal programming
Scenario 3.
Which of the following is thought to increase the risk of adult disease?
Option List                               
A.       
low birthweight
B.       
low birthweight followed by poor weight gain in infancy and childhood
C.        
low birthweight followed by poor weight gain in infancy but above-average weight gain in childhood
D.       
above-average birthweight
E.        
above-average birthweight followed by poor weight gain in infancy but above-average weight gain in childhood
F.        
above-average birthweight followed by above-average weight gain in infancy and childhood
Scenario 4.
Which adult diseases are generally believed to be more likely in relation to adverse influences on the fetus, infant and child.
Diseases.
A.       
asthma
B.       
chronic bronchitis
C.        
coronary heart disease
D.       
diabetes type I
E.        
diabetes type 2
F.        
hypertension
G.       
Mendelson’s syndrome
Option List                               
A.       
A + B + C + D
B.       
A + B + C + E
C.        
A + B + C + E + F + G
D.       
B + C + E + F + G
E.        
C + E + F
Scenario 5.
What adult condition has been linked to raised maternal c-reactive protein levels?
Option List                               
A.       
asthma
B.       
ADHD
C.        
autism
D.       
inflammatory bowel disease
E.        
schizophrenia

76. ‘Flu’ and pregnancy.
Question 1.
Lead-in
What did MBRRACE say about flu & pregnancy in its first report in 2014?
Option List
Pick the best option from the following list.
F.        
1 in 11 women died from flu
G.       
1 in 11 women died from flu and flu vaccination could have prevented ½ of the deaths
H.       
1 in 21 women died from flu
I.          
1 in 21 women died from flu and flu vaccination could have prevented ½ of the deaths
J.         
1 in 51 women died from flu
K.        
1 in 51 women died from flu and flu vaccination could have prevented ½ of the deaths
Question 2.
Lead-in
How many types of flu virus are recognised?
Pick the best option from the following list.
Option List
A.       
3
B.       
5
C.        
10
D.       
15
E.        
>100
Question 3.
Lead-in
Why can’t we have a universal flu vaccine?
Pick the statements from the following list that are true.
List of statements.
A.       
The main surface antigens are haemagglutinin and neuraminidase
B.       
The main surface antigens are haemolysin and neuroxidase
C.        
The main surface antigens frequently
D.       
The main core antigens change frequently, rendering existing vaccines impotent
E.        
The big drug companies avoid making a universal vaccine for financial reasons.
Option List
1.        
A + C + D + E
2.        
A + C
3.        
A + D + E
4.        
B + C
5.        
 B + D + E
Question 4.
Lead-in
When is flu’ most often a problem in the UK?
Pick the best option from the following list.
Option List
A.       
Spring
B.       
Summer
C.        
Autumn
D.       
Winter
E.        
None of the above.
Question 5.
Lead-in
How is flu spread?
Pick the best option from the following list.
Option List
A.       
via aerosol or droplets from respiratory tract of an infected person
B.       
via aerosol or droplets from respiratory tract or direct contact with respiratory secretions  of an infected person
C.        
from getting drenched in cold winter showers
D.       
from thinking lascivious thoughts
E.        
from toilet seats
Question 6.
Lead-in
What is the incubation period for flu?
Pick the best option from the following list.
Option List

A.       
1 – 3 days
B.       
1 – 7 days
C.        
5 – 10 days
D.       
up to 2 weeks
E.        
up to 3 weeks
Question 7.
Lead-in
Who decides which viruses will be used in the vaccine for seasonal flu?
Pick the best option from the following list.
Option List
  1.  
DOH
  1.  
JCVI
  1.  
the Prime Minister
  1.  
the vaccine manufacturers
  1.  
WHO
Question 8.
Lead-in
How long has flu vaccination been recommended in the UK?
Pick the best option from the following list.
Option List
A.       
since the 1950s
B.       
since the 1960s
C.        
since the 1970s
D.       
since the 1980s
E.        
since the 1990s
Question 9.
Lead-in
What is the recommendation about when the vaccine should be given?
Pick the best option from the following list.
Option List
A.       
May - July
B.       
June - August
C.        
July - September
D.       
August - October
E.        
September - November
Question 10.
Lead-in
What advice is given about vaccination in pregnancy?
Pick the best option from the following list.
Option List
A.       
flu vaccine is potentially teratogenic and should be avoided before 16 weeks
B.       
the vaccine contains an attenuated virus with no evidence of risk in pregnancy
C.        
the vaccine recommended for pregnancy has no live viral material and all pregnant women are encouraged to have the seasonal vaccine
D.       
flu vaccine contains an attenuated virus with minimal risk, but the anti-viral drug Tamiflu is given with the vaccine to eliminate any risk of harm
Question 11.
Lead-in
What is the H1N1 virus?
Pick the best option from the following list.
Option List

A.       
The avian virus which causes outbreaks of “bird flu”
B.       
The virus associated with “swine” flu, which caused a pandemic in 2009
C.        
The virus associate with MERS, currently causing deaths particularly in Saudi Arabia
D.       
The virus associated with simian flu
E.        
The virus associated with the pandemic of 1915.
Question 12.
Lead-in
What advice should be given to pregnant women about protection against the H1N1 virus?
Pick the best option from the following list.
Option List
A.       
to have vaccination against H1N1 in addition to the seasonal vaccine
B.       
to have vaccination against H1N1 in preference to the seasonal vaccine
C.        
to await evidence of epidemic H1N1 flu and then have vaccination against H1N1
D.       
to have the seasonal vaccine as it gives good protection against H1N1
E.        
not to have any flu vaccination, but to take antiviral drugs if symptoms of flu occur
Question 13.
Lead-in
Pick the best option from the following list.
Which of the following conditions have been linked to flu in pregnancy?
Conditions.
A.       
­ risk of flu complications for the mother
B.       
­ risk of low birthweight
C.        
­ risk of maternal death
D.       
­ risk of perinatal death
E.        
­ risk of  prematurity
Option List
1
A + C+ D + E
2
A + B + C+ D
3
A + C + D
4
A + C+ D + E
5
A + B + C+ D + E
Question 14.
Lead-in
What is the estimated uptake of flu vaccination by pregnant women in the UK?
Pick the best option from the following list.
Option List
A.       
20-30%
B.       
30-40%
C.        
40-50%
D.       
50-60%
E.        
> 60%
Question 15.
Lead-in
How many maternal deaths from flu were reported by MBRRACE for the years 2012 - 2013?
Pick the best option from the following list.
Option List
A.       
0
B.       
5
C.        
10
D.       
15
E.        
20
Question 16.
Lead-in
With regard to the probable explanation for the numbers of maternal deaths from ‘flu in 2012 and 2013, which of the following statements is true?
Option List
A.       
the numbers reflected increased prevalence of ‘flu
B.       
the numbers reflected reduced prevalence of ‘flu
C.        
the numbers reflected improved uptake of ‘flu vaccine in pregnancy
D.       
the numbers reflected the introduction of Tamiflu for pregnant women with ‘flu
E.        
none of the above





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