Mount Kenya University · Medical School
Paper details
- Unit: MBOG 4212, Reproductive Health (Gynaecology 1)
- Sitting: CAT 1, 2 July 2021, Trimester 3 (May to August)
- Time allowed: 1 hour. Short answer questions.
- Answers: written by OmpathStudy for revision. They are not the official MKU marking scheme.
- Topics tested: teratogens and prevention of congenital anomalies, vaginal discharge and the syndromic approach to STIs, puberty, ovarian cysts, menopause.
Question 1
(a) What is a teratogen? (2 marks)
(b) Give 3 examples of teratogens (3 marks)
(c) Strategies to reduce congenital anomalies (5 marks)
Question 2
(a) A 21-year-old has vaginal discharge for 4 days with odour and dysuria. List 4 differential diagnoses (4 marks)
(b) Briefly explain two examples of the syndromic approach to STIs (4 marks)
Question 3
(a) Define puberty (3 marks)
(b) Describe the changes of the uterus after puberty (4 marks)
Question 4
(a) What are ovarian cysts? (2 marks)
(b) The 3 main categories (3 marks)
(c) Medical treatment options (5 marks)
Question 5
(a) Define menopause (3 marks)
(b) Changes at menopause (6 marks)
(c) Treatment options (6 marks)