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 Here are the **Obstetrics & Gynaecology** questions from numbers 103 and 107, paraphrased with five options, correct answers, and explanations:


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### **Obstetrics & Gynaecology**


**Q103)**  

**Question:**  

A pregnant woman in her second trimester presents with signs of anemia. She had severe vomiting during the first trimester. Laboratory results show a hemoglobin level of 9 g/dL and a mean corpuscular volume (MCV) of 112 fL. What is the most likely diagnosis?


**Options:**  

A) Iron deficiency anemia  

B) Vitamin B12 deficiency  

C) Folate deficiency anemia  

D) Physiological anemia of pregnancy  

E) Thalassemia trait


**Correct Answer:** C) Folate deficiency anemia


**Explanation:** The presence of macrocytic anemia (elevated MCV) and a history of severe vomiting during early pregnancy suggest **folate deficiency**. Folate requirements increase during pregnancy, and deficiencies can lead to anemia, especially in the context of inadequate intake due to vomiting.


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**Q107)**  

**Question:**  

An elderly man with a history of asthma, congestive heart failure, and peptic ulcer disease is admitted with bronchospasm and rapid atrial fibrillation. His serum potassium is noted to be 2.8 mmol/L. Which of his medications is most likely to have caused this abnormality?


**Options:**  

A) Digoxin  

B) ACE inhibitor  

C) Salbutamol  

D) Ranitidine  

E) Amiodarone


**Correct Answer:** C) Salbutamol


**Explanation:** **Salbutamol**, a beta-agonist, can cause **hypokalemia** by driving potassium into cells, which explains the low serum potassium level observed in this patient. This side effect is common with beta-agonist use, particularly in patients with asthma.


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