1. The answers are B and C
- Nulliparous is a risk factor for ovarian cancer
- Nulliparous is a risk factor for ovarian cancer
- Age 40 – 60 is a risk factor for ovarian cancer
- Caucasian is a risk factor for ovarian cancer
2. The answer is D
- Clonidine is used for blood pressure
- HCTZ is also a blood pressure medication
- Medroxyprogesterone acetate is used to cause shedding of the uterine lining in PCOS patients who do not wish to get pregnant.
- Is used to stimulate ovulation along with dexamethasone and metformin
3. The answer is D. All of these medications are indicated for hirsutism, but they are all potentially teratogenic and this patient came in asking about infertility.
4. False – premenopausal women especially can have elevated levels of CA 125 for reasons other than ovarian cancer.
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