Postpartum hemorrhage: practice question

A OBG question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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OBG · Postpartum hemorrhage

Sample item

What first-line uterotonic is commonly used for uterine atony?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Oxytocin

Oxytocin promotes uterine contraction and is commonly first-line treatment for postpartum hemorrhage caused by uterine atony alongside resuscitation and cause assessment.

Option by option

  • A. Oxytocin (correct)

    Correct: oxytocin contracts the atonic uterus.

  • B. Atropine

    Atropine blocks muscarinic receptors.

  • C. Furosemide

    Furosemide is a diuretic.

  • D. Naloxone

    Naloxone reverses opioid effects.

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What is the answer to this OBG question?

The best answer is A, Oxytocin. Oxytocin promotes uterine contraction and is commonly first-line treatment for postpartum hemorrhage caused by uterine atony alongside resuscitation and cause assessment.

Why is "Atropine" not the answer?

Atropine blocks muscarinic receptors.

Why is "Furosemide" not the answer?

Furosemide is a diuretic.

Why is "Naloxone" not the answer?

Naloxone reverses opioid effects.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Postpartum hemorrhage in OBG. The correct option holds because: Correct: oxytocin contracts the atonic uterus.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Postpartum hemorrhage?

Learn management algorithms as steps: PPH, eclampsia, ectopic pregnancy. Then use the flashcards and the other OBG questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.