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Role-play. VBAC.

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EMQ. Cytomegalovirus and Pregnancy

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EMQ. WOMAN trial

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EMQ. Relugolix

 

40.   Birth after C section.

Candidate’s instructions.

You are a 5th. year SpR in the antenatal clinic. The midwives have asked you to see Maria Shufflebottom who has recently moved to the area. She is 36 weeks advanced in her second pregnancy. Her first baby was delivered by elective Caesarean section for breech presentation and she wishes an elective C section.

The midwives report that the history and findings are normal apart from the Cs. Your instructions are to deal with the patient as you would in your antenatal clinic.

 

41.   Cytomegalovirus  infection and pregnancy.

Abbreviations.

AI:               avidity index.

CMV:          cytomegalovirus.

CNS:           central nervous system.

FGR:           fetal growth restriction.

HIG:            hyperimmunoglobulin.

IUFD:          intrauterine fetal death.

Scenario 1.             What does the term “cytomegalovirus” mean?

Option list.

A

it is an unusually large virus

B

it is the largest known virus

C

the viral cytoplasm is increased in volume

D

infected cells are enlarged and have enlarged nuclei

E

none of the above

Scenario 2.             Which of the following terms is used in relation to CMV infected cells?

Option list.

A

almond-eyed

B

apple of my eye

C

cross-eyed

D

doe-eyed

E

owl-eyed

Scenario 3.             Which family of viruses does CMV belong to?

Option list.

A

Adenoviridae

B

Arachnoviridae

C

Enteroviridae

D

Herpesviridae

E

Poxviridae

Scenario 4.             What kind of virus is CMV?

Option list.

A

bacteriophage

B

DNA virus

C

RNA virus

D

none of the above

Scenario 5.             What is the structure of the herpes virus?

Option list.

A

double-stranded DNA core, surrounded by three layers: capsid, tegument and envelope

B

single-stranded DNA core, surrounded by two layers: capsid and envelope

C

double-stranded RNA core, surrounded by three layers: capsid, tegument and envelope

D

single-stranded RNA core, surrounded by two layers: capsid and envelope

E

none of the above

Scenario 6.             How many herpes viruses have been described?

Option list.

A

>1,000

B

>   500

C

>   250

D

>   100

E

none of the above.

Scenario 7.             How many herpes viruses are of relevance to human infection?

Option list.

A

  8

B

10

C

12

D

14

E

20

Scenario 8.             Write the list of herpes viruses which affect humans and the conditions they cause?

Option list. There is none. You have to write your own list.

Scenario 9.             Where does CMV rank in the list of the most common causes of congenital viral infection?

Option list.

A

1

B

2

C

3

D

4

E

5

Scenario 10.          Which of the following statements is the most accurate in relation to CMV?

Option list.

A

CMV can lie dormant after 1ry. infection, usually in bone marrow

B

CMV can lie dormant after 1ry. infection, usually in dorsal root ganglia

C

CMV can lie dormant after 1ry. infection, usually in the lungs

D

CMV can lie dormant after 1ry. infection, usually in the salivary glands

E

CMV does not lie dormant after 1ry. infection

Scenario 11.          Which, if any, of the following statements is true of CMV & pregnancy in the UK?

Option list.

A

approximately 10-20% of women are immune before their 1st. pregnancy

B

approximately 20-30% of women are immune before their 1st. pregnancy

C

approximately 30-50% of women are immune before their 1st. pregnancy

D

approximately 40-60% of women are immune before their 1st. pregnancy

E

none of the above

Scenario 12.          Which of the following statements is true in relation to vertical transmission?

Option list.

A

it is mainly transplacental

B

it is mainly due to feto-maternal haemorrhage

C

it mainly occurs during labour and delivery

D

it mainly occurs during lactation

E

none of the above

Scenario 13.          What is the approximate incidence of 1ry. CMV infection in pregnancy?

Option list.

A

<   1%

B

<   5%

C

<   7.5%

D

< 10%

E

10%

Scenario 14.          What is the biggest source of CMV infection for women of reproductive age?

Option list.

A

contaminated food or water

B

blood transfusion

C

infected sexual partner

D

infected small children

E

undercooked meat, particularly pork

Scenario 15.          What proportion of 1ry. maternal CMV infection in pregnancy is asymptomatic?

Option list.

A

up to 10%

B

11 – 29%

C

30 – 49%

D

50 – 79%

E

80 – 89%

F

90%

Scenario 16.          What is the approximate prevalence of CMV infection in UK neonates?

Option list.

A

0.10- 0.25%

B

0.10- 0.50%

C

0.20- 0.50%

D

0.20- 1.00%

E

0.20- 2.25%

Scenario 17.          Where does CMV rank in the non-genetic causes of SNHL in children?

Option list.

A

1

B

2

C

3

D

4

E

none of the above

Scenario 18.          When does vertical transmission carry the greatest risk of inflicting neurological damage on the fetus?

Option list.

A

with 1ry infection during the 1st. trimester

B

with 2ry infection during the 1st. trimester

C

with 1ry infection during the 2nd. trimester

D

with 2ry infection during the 2nd. trimester

E

with 1ry infection during the 3rd. trimester

F

with 2ry infection during the 3rd. trimester

G

with 1ry infection during labour / delivery

H

with 2ry infection during labour / delivery

I

none of the above

Scenario 19.          What is the risk of vertical transmission after CMV infection in the immediate preconception period?

Option list.

A

< 1%

B

1-5%

C

6-10%

D

11-15%

E

16-20%

F

21-30%

Scenario 20.          A fetus is infected with CMV at the time of highest risk for neurological damage. What is the approximate upper limit for the risk that the child will have neurological damage?

Option list.

A

up to 1%

B

up to 5%

C

up to 7.5%

D

up to 10%

E

up to 12.5%

F

up to 15%

G

up to 20%

H

none of the above

Scenario 21.          Approximately what % of cerebral palsy is thought attributable to fetal CMV?

Option list.

A

  1%

B

  5%

C

  7.5%

D

10%

E

12.5%

F

15%

G

20%

H

25%

Scenario 22.          Approximately what % of SNHL is thought attributable to fetal CMV infection?

Option list.

A

  1%

B

  5%

C

  7.5%

D

10%

E

12.5%

F

15%

G

20%

H

25%

Scenario 23.          Which, if any, of the following statements is true of CMV?

Option list.

A

1ry. infection is followed by life-long latent infection

B

1ry. infection is followed by life-long latent infection in a minority of cases

C

life-long latent infection is characteristic of CMV but not other herpes viruses

D

life-long latent infection only occurs after 2ry. infection

E

none of the above.

Scenario 24.          How is 1ry. maternal CMV infection best diagnosed?

Option list.

A

by the regional laboratory

B

IgM to IgG conversion

C

presence of IgM with low avidity IgG

D

religious conversion

E

sero-conversion from IgG -ve to IgG +ve

Scenario 25.          Which, if any, of the following is true in relation to ‘avidity’ in CMV infection?

Option list.

A

avidity declines directly with the interval from 1ry infection to the test

B

avidity is an indirect measure of viral load

C

avidity measures the determination of the obstetrician to make a diagnosis

D

avidity measures the enthusiasm of the laboratory for maximising the cost of testing

E

avidity measures the strength of binding of CMV antibody to the virus

Scenario 26.          Which, if any, of the following is true in relation to the CMV ‘avidity index’?

Option list.

A

the AI is the ratio of free: albumin-bound CMV IgG in maternal serum

B

the AI is the IgG antibody titre in maternal serum

C

the AI is the percentage of IgG that is bound to the antigen

D

the AI is the amount of IgG bound to the antigen expressed as micrograms / gram

E

none of the above

Scenario 27.          Which, if any, of the following is true in relation to the CMV ‘avidity index’?

Option list.

A

an AI < 30 is indicative of old infection

B

an AI < 30 is indicative of recent 1ry infection

C

an AI < 30 suggests a faulty assay

D

the AI assay used in the NHS is standard across all laboratories

E

none of the above

Scenario 28.           

Which, if any, of the following statements is true in relation to identifying women at greatest risk of having a baby with severe congenital infection?

Option list.

A

a low AI < 18 weeks indicates high risk

B

a high AI < 18 weeks indicates high risk

C

a high IgM titre indicates low risk

D

a high IgG titre indicates high risk

E

none of the above

Scenario 29.          What is UK policy in relation to routine screening for CMV in pregnancy?

Option list.

A

routine screening was introduced in 2018

B

routine screening is not advocated because of cost

C

routine screening is not advocated because of the lack of an accurate test

D

routine screening is not advocated because of cross-reaction with EBV

E

none of the above

Scenario 30.          What is UK policy in relation to routine screening of the neonate for CMV?

Option list.

A

routine screening was introduced in 2015

B

routine screening is not advocated because of cost

C

routine screening is not advocated because of the lack of an accurate test

D

routine screening is not advocated because of cross-reaction with EBV

E

none of the above

Scenario 31.          Pick the true statements from the list below.

Option list.

A

avidity testing is not done on CMV IgM antibodies

B

CMV IgG is a maverick and does not play by the usual rules

C

CMV IgM is a maverick and does not play by the usual rules

D

CMV IgG persists for many years

E

CMV IgM persists for 1 year or more

F

none of the above

Scenario 32.          A woman has been shown to have had CMV infection in pregnancy. It is decided to check for evidence of fetal infection. What does SIP56 say is the mainstay of diagnosing fetal CMV infection.?

Option list.

A

amniocentesis and PCR for evidence of CMV

B

amniocentesis and electron microscopy for evidence of CMV

C

amniocentesis and light microscopy for evidence of CMV

D

amniocentesis and viral culture

E

MRI

F

ultrasound – abdominal

G

ultrasound - transvaginal

Scenario 33.          A woman has been shown to have had CMV infection in pregnancy. Which, if any of the following statements best describe the role of MRI scanning in assessing the fetus? This is not a true EMQ as more than one statement may be true.

Option list.

A

it should be offered in conjunction with ultrasound

B

it should be offered if ultrasound examination suggests fetal infection

C

it should be offered if ultrasound examination does not suggest fetal infection

D

it should be offered if there is sufficient funding to pay for it

E

the role of MRI scanning is not yet clear

F

none of the above

Scenario 34.          A pregnant woman is HIV+ve? Which of the following statements is true?

Option list.

A

the risk of vertical transmission in pregnancy is

B

the risk of vertical transmission in pregnancy is

C

the risk of vertical transmission in pregnancy is the same as in HIV-ve women

Scenario 35.          A pregnant woman is HIV+ve? Which of the following statements is true?

Option list.

A

her neonate is at risk of acquiring CMV perinatally

B

her neonate is at risk of acquiring CMV perinatally

C

her neonate is at normal risk of acquiring CMV perinatally

D

none of the above

Scenario 36.          A pregnant woman is HIV+ve? Her neonate is +ve for both CMV and HIV. Which of the following statements is true?

Option list.

A

the child has a risk of HIV progression and risk of CNS damage from CMV

B

the child has a risk of HIV progression and risk of CNS damage from CMV

C

the child has a risk of HIV progression and normal risk of CNS damage from CMV

D

the child has an risk of HIV progression and risk CNS damage from CMV

E

the child has an risk of HIV progression and risk CNS damage from CMV

F

the child has an risk of HIV progression and normal risk of CNS damage from CMV

G

the child has a normal risk of HIV progression and risk of CNS damage from CMV

H

the child has a normal risk of HIV progression risk of CNS damage from CMV

I

the child has a normal risk of both HIV progression and CNS damage from CMV

Scenario 37.          Which of the following treatments in pregnancy is of proven efficacy and safety in reducing the risk of vertical transmission to the fetus?

Option list.

A

acyclovir

B

CMV vaccine

C

ganciclovir

D

HIG

E

valaciclovir

F

none of the above

 

TOG CPD

Comprehensive review and update of

cytomegalovirus infection in pregnancy

Regarding cytomegalovirus (CMV),

1. it is a double-stranded RNA herpes virus. True False

2. it is the commonest congenital viral infection in

the developed world. True False

3. prevalence is most common in social class V. True False

Regarding CMV morbidity,

4. it is the leading genetic cause of

sensorineural deafness. True False

5. maternal infection occurring in the third

trimester carries the highest risk to the

fetus. True False

6. previous infection confers complete future

immunity to the mother. True False

Regarding feto-maternal transmission of CMV,

7. there is good evidence to suggest that

gestational age has no apparent influence on

risk of transmission. True False

8. breastfeeding is a route of transmission. True False

9. for healthy mature babies, an infection with

the CMV through breastmilk does not pose

significant danger. True False

10. transmission can be reduced by appropriate

hand washing after nappy changes and

exposure to bodily fluids, avoiding kissing

young children on mouth and cheeks and by

avoiding sharing food, drinks or utensils with

young children. True False

11. primary infection, reactivation and reinfection

with different CMV strains during pregnancy

has been shown to lead to congenital CMV. True False

Regarding maternal CMV in pregnancy,

12. diagnosis of maternal CMV based on

symptoms is reliable with over 70% of women

presenting with classic symptoms. True False

13. viral reactivation is more common in HIV

positive pregnant women. True False

Regarding diagnosis of CMV infection in pregnancy,

14. seroconversion of CMV specific

immunoglobulin G (IgG) in paired acute and

convalescent sera is diagnostic of a new

acute infection. True False

15. When prepregnancy status is unknown,

detection of immunoglobulin M (IgM)-

specific antibody is diagnostic of

primary infection. True False

16. IgM serology is imprecise for determining

primary infection as it has been shown to

remain positive for up to a year following

acute infection. True False

17. The presence of IgG and IgM CMV antibodies

with low CMV antibody avidity is diagnostic

of primary infection. True False

Concerning congenital CMV infection,

18. 85% are asymptomatic at birth. True False

19. 30% of affected infants will develop

neurological sequelae. True False

20. 15% of infants born to mothers with recurrent

CMV infection are overtly symptomatic. True False

Comprehensive review and update of cytomegalovirus infection in pregnancy.

These derive from the TOG article by Navti et al. The article is from 2016 and is open-access.

TOG. Volume 18, Issue 4 October 2016 Pages 301–7.

Some of the questions are badly written – I would expect exam questions to be better.

Regarding cytomegalovirus (CMV),

1.     it is a double-stranded RNA herpes virus.                                                                     True False

2.     it is the commonest congenital viral infection in the developed world.                   True False.

3.     prevalence is most common in social class V.                                                              True False

Regarding CMV morbidity,

4.     it is the leading genetic cause of sensorineural deafness.                                                   True False

5.     maternal infection occurring in the 3rd. trimester carries the highest risk to the fetus. True False

6.     previous infection confers complete future immunity to the mother.                             True False

Regarding feto-maternal transmission of CMV,

7.     there is good evidence to suggest that gestational age has no apparent influence on risk of transmission.                                                                                                            True False

8.     breastfeeding is a route of transmission.                                                                      True False

9.     for healthy mature babies, an infection with the CMV through breastmilk does not pose significant danger.                                                                                                                 True False

10.   transmission can be reduced by appropriate hand washing after nappy changes and exposure to bodily fluids, avoiding kissing young children on mouth and cheeks and by avoiding sharing food, drinks or utensils with young children.                                                              True False

11.   primary infection, reactivation and reinfection with different CMV strains during pregnancy has been shown to lead to congenital CMV.                                                                 True Fal

Regarding maternal CMV in pregnancy,

12.   diagnosis of maternal CMV based on symptoms is reliable with over 70% of women presenting with classic symptoms.                                                                                                          True False

13.   viral reactivation is more common in HIV positive pregnant women.                   True False

Regarding diagnosis of CMV infection in pregnancy,

14.   seroconversion of CMV specific immunoglobulin G (IgG) in paired acute and convalescent sera is diagnostic of a new acute infection.                                                                      True False

15.   When prepregnancy status is unknown, detection of immunoglobulin M (IgM)- specific antibody is diagnostic of primary infection.                                                                                True False

16.   IgM serology is imprecise for determining primary infection as it has been shown to remain positive for up to a year following acute infection. True

17.   The presence of IgG and IgM CMV antibodies with low CMV antibody avidity is diagnostic of primary infection.                                                                                                                 True False

Concerning congenital CMV infection,

18.   85% are asymptomatic at birth.                                                                                     True False

19.   30% of affected infants will develop neurological sequelae.                                               True False

20.   15% of infants born to mothers with recurrent CMV infection are overtly symptomatic.

                                                                                                                                                    True False

42.  WOMAN Trial.

Question 1.   What does the acronym “WOMAN” mean? There is no option list.

Question 2.   Which condition and drug were the subjects of the trial?.

Question 3.   What were the main outcomes of the trial?

Question 4.   Which, if any, of the following were in the WHO’s response to the outcomes?

Option list.

D

the drug to be stored at room temperature

A

the drug to be used for all pregnant women

B

the drug to be used prophylactically

C

the drug to be used orally

F

the drug to be used within 6 hours

E

drug manufacturers to be asked to reduce the cost to facilitate use in developing countries

Question 5.   Which, if any, of the following are true about the WOMAN-2 trial?

Option list.

D

the trial does not exist

A

the drug to be used for all pregnant women

B

the drug to be used prophylactically

C

the drug to be used intravenously

F

the drug to be used within 6 hours

E

hysterectomy will be included in the outcomes

 

43.   Relugolix.

Abbreviations.

DEXA:           dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry for bone density.

RON:             relugolix + oestradiol + norethisterone

Question 1.        Which, if any, of the following are correct about relugolix?

Option list.

A

it is a FSH agonist

B

it is a FSH antagonist

C

it is a GnRH agonist

D

it is a GnRH antagonist

E

is an oestrogen receptor modulator

F

is a progestogen receptor modulator

Question 2.        Which, if any, of the following are true about the preparation recommended by NICE

for the use of relugolix in gynaecology?

Option list.

A

it contains relugolix as the only active component

B

it contains relugolix and ibuprofen

C

it contains relugolix with ethinylestradiol and desogestrel

D

it contains relugolix with oestradiol and norethisterone

E

it is administered intramuscularly

F

it is administered orally

G

it is administered nasally as a spray

H

it is administered subcutaneously

I

it is administered daily

J

it is administered monthly

K

it is administered three-monthly

L

it is in the form of a rod which can be removed easily

M

the proprietary preparation in called ‘Ryegg’

N

the proprietary preparation in called ‘Ryego’

O

the proprietary preparation in called  ‘Wryegg’

P

the proprietary preparation in called ‘Wryego’

Question 3.       Which, if any, of the following were described by NICE as proven benefits from the use

of RON?

Option list.

A

menstrual bleeding compared with GnRH agonists

B

menstrual bleeding compared with placebo

C

size of fibroids compared with  GnRH agonists

D

size of fibroids compared with  placebo

E

rate of expulsion of submucous fibroids compared with GnRH agonists

F

rate of expulsion of submucous fibroids compared with placebo

Question 4.       Which, if any, of the following are described by NICE as likely benefits from the use of

relugolix preparation available in the UK?

Option list.

A

is effective long-term

B

is safe long-term

C

is well-tolerated

D

has no adverse effect on fertility

E

the risk of breast cancer

F

the risk of cervical cancer

G

the risk of endometrial cancer

Question 5.       For which of the following is the UK relugolix preparation licensed?

Option list.

A

breast cancer

B

cervical cancer

C

endometrial cancer

D

ovarian cancer

E

prostate cancer

F

endometriosis

G

fibroids

H

premenstrual syndrome

I

puerperal psychosis

Question 6.       Which, if any, of the following are listed as contraindications to the use of the relugolix

preparation available in the UK?

Option list.

A

asthma

B

breast cancer

C

breastfeeding

D

osteoporosis

E

protein C deficiency

F

von Willebrand’s disease

Question 7.       Which, if any, of the following are listed as side-effects by the manufacturer?

Option list.

A

acne

B

alopecia

C

angina

D

anxiety

E

asthma

F

breast cysts

G

breast pain

H

depression

I

dyspepsia

J

expulsion of fibroid

K

hot flushes

L

hyperhidrosis

M

night sweats

N

red degeneration of fibroid

O

reduced libido

P

uterine bleeding

Question 8.       Which, if any, of the following are correct in relation to contraception with RON?

Option list.

A

barrier methods are recommended

B

depot and implant progestogens are recommended

C

IUDs are recommended

D

combined oral contraception is contraindicated

E

RON provides adequate contraception, but additional contraception should be used for 3/12

F

RON may delay recognition of an unplanned pregnancy

Question 9.       Which, if any, of the following are advised prior to prescribing RON?

Option list.

A

clotting screen

B

DEXA scan

C

endometrial histology

D

full blood count

E

liver function tests

F

pregnancy test

G

thyroid function tests

Question 10.    Which, if any, of the following are true in relation to the potential for the preparation

available in the UK to react adversely with other drugs?

Option list.

A

use with P-glycoprotein inhibitors is not recommended

B

use with CYP3A4 inducers in not recommended

C

use with penicillin in not recommended

D

use with aspitin is not recommended

E

use with St John’s wort is not recommended

Question 11.    What advice should be given after missed pills?

Option list.

A

non-hormonal contraception for 7   days after  1 missed pill

B

non-hormonal contraception for 10 days after  1 missed pill

C

non-hormonal contraception for 14 days after  1 missed pill

D

non-hormonal contraception for 7   days after  2 consecutive missed pills

E

non-hormonal contraception for 10 days after  2 consecutive missed pills

F

non-hormonal contraception for 14 days after  2 consecutive missed pills

G

non-hormonal contraception for 7   days after   3 consecutive missed pills

H

non-hormonal contraception for 10 days after  3  consecutive missed pills

I

non-hormonal contraception for 14 days after  3  consecutive missed pills

 


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