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Sample Arab Board Ob/Gyn Part 1 Practice Questions

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1A 26-year-old woman presents with secondary amenorrhoea. Regarding the normal menstrual cycle, the mid-cycle surge of which hormone is the direct trigger for ovulation?
A.Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
B.Luteinising hormone (LH)
C.Progesterone
D.Oestradiol
Explanation: Ovulation is triggered by the mid-cycle LH surge, which is itself induced by sustained high oestradiol from the dominant follicle switching to positive feedback on the pituitary. The LH surge causes resumption of meiosis and follicular rupture about 36 hours later.
2Which structure secretes progesterone in the luteal phase to maintain the secretory endometrium?
A.Theca interna cells
B.Corpus luteum
C.Anterior pituitary
D.Zona reticularis of the adrenal
Explanation: After ovulation the ruptured follicle becomes the corpus luteum, whose granulosa-lutein cells produce large amounts of progesterone that transforms the endometrium into a secretory state to support implantation. If pregnancy does not occur it regresses, progesterone falls and menstruation follows.
3A 28-year-old woman at 39 weeks is in established labour. Which artery is the principal blood supply to the uterus during pregnancy?
A.Uterine artery, a branch of the internal iliac artery
B.Ovarian artery, a branch of the external iliac artery
C.Uterine artery, a branch of the external iliac artery
D.Inferior epigastric artery
Explanation: The uterus is supplied mainly by the uterine artery, a branch of the anterior division of the internal iliac (hypogastric) artery, anastomosing with the ovarian artery. Knowledge of this supply is essential for internal iliac ligation in intractable postpartum haemorrhage.
4During a difficult vaginal hysterectomy, the surgeon must avoid injuring the ureter. At the level of the cervix, the ureter passes in which relationship to the uterine artery?
A.The ureter passes over (anterior to) the uterine artery
B.The ureter passes under (posterior to) the uterine artery
C.The ureter and uterine artery do not cross
D.The ureter passes medial to the uterine vein only
Explanation: The ureter runs beneath the uterine artery near the cervix, classically remembered as 'water under the bridge', about 1.5 cm lateral to the cervix. This relationship makes the ureter vulnerable during clamping of the uterine pedicle.
5A primigravida attends her booking visit at 10 weeks. According to standard antenatal care, when is the dating ultrasound scan ideally performed?
A.Between 6 and 9 weeks
B.Between 11 and 14 weeks
C.Between 18 and 22 weeks
D.Between 28 and 32 weeks
Explanation: The dating scan is best done between 11 and 14 weeks using crown-rump length, which gives the most accurate estimate of gestational age. This window also allows combined first-trimester screening including nuchal translucency.
6A 30-year-old woman planning pregnancy with no risk factors asks about folic acid. What is the recommended daily dose to reduce neural tube defects, started before conception?
A.100 micrograms daily
B.400 micrograms daily
C.5 milligrams daily
D.50 milligrams daily
Explanation: Low-risk women should take 400 micrograms of folic acid daily from before conception until 12 weeks to reduce the risk of neural tube defects. The higher 5 mg dose is reserved for high-risk women (e.g. previous affected pregnancy, diabetes, epilepsy on certain drugs, BMI over 30).
7A 24-year-old woman at 12 weeks is found to be rubella non-immune. What is the correct management?
A.Give MMR vaccine immediately
B.Avoid contact with anyone who has a rash and offer MMR postpartum
C.Give rubella immunoglobulin now
D.Terminate the pregnancy
Explanation: MMR is a live vaccine and is contraindicated during pregnancy. A non-immune woman should be advised to avoid contact with people who have rashes and be offered MMR vaccination after delivery, ideally before discharge, to protect future pregnancies.
8A woman with blood group O Rh-negative delivers a Rh-positive infant. To prevent rhesus alloimmunisation, anti-D immunoglobulin should be administered within what time frame after delivery?
A.Within 72 hours
B.Within 2 weeks
C.Only if the baby is jaundiced
D.It is not required after the first pregnancy
Explanation: Anti-D immunoglobulin should be given to a non-sensitised Rh-negative woman within 72 hours of delivery of a Rh-positive baby to prevent maternal sensitisation. A Kleihauer test guides whether additional doses are needed for a large fetomaternal haemorrhage.
9A 32-year-old woman at 28 weeks undergoes a 75 g oral glucose tolerance test. Which result confirms gestational diabetes using common diagnostic thresholds?
A.Fasting plasma glucose 4.8 mmol/L
B.Fasting plasma glucose 5.6 mmol/L
C.2-hour plasma glucose 6.0 mmol/L
D.Random glucose 6.5 mmol/L
Explanation: Gestational diabetes is commonly diagnosed when fasting glucose is at least 5.6 mmol/L or the 2-hour value is at least 7.8 mmol/L (NICE thresholds). A fasting value of 5.6 mmol/L meets the diagnostic cut-off.
10A 34-year-old woman at 30 weeks presents with BP 160/110 mmHg and proteinuria. She develops a tonic-clonic seizure. What is the first-line drug to control and prevent further seizures?
A.Intravenous diazepam
B.Intravenous magnesium sulfate
C.Intravenous phenytoin
D.Intravenous labetalol
Explanation: Magnesium sulfate is the first-line agent for controlling and preventing eclamptic seizures and is superior to diazepam and phenytoin. A typical regimen is a 4 g IV loading dose over 5-10 minutes followed by a 1 g/hour infusion, continued for 24 hours after the last seizure or delivery.

About the Arab Board Ob/Gyn Part 1 Exam

The Arab Board Obstetrics and Gynecology Part 1 examination is the written knowledge assessment in the early years of the Arab Board specialty training programme. It is a single-best-answer (best-of-five) MCQ paper of clinical vignettes covering obstetrics, gynaecology, obstetric emergencies, maternal and fetal medicine, and applied pharmacology, sat across Arab League countries including the United Arab Emirates.

Assessment

A single written paper of single-best-answer (best-of-five) multiple-choice questions, commonly reported as around 150 clinical-vignette MCQs, sat as Part 1 of the Arab Board Ob/Gyn specialty programme.

Time Limit

Approximately 3 hours for the written paper

Passing Score

No single fixed pass mark is officially published for every sitting; a threshold of roughly 60% is commonly reported by candidates but is not an official figure. Confirm the standard with your national training council.

Exam Fee

Set by the Arab Board of Health Specializations and the national council in each member country and subject to periodic change. Confirm the current Part 1 fee with your local training office. (Arab Board of Health Specializations (ABHS), administered through national councils across Arab League member countries including the UAE)

Arab Board Ob/Gyn Part 1 Exam Content Outline

20%

Obstetric Emergencies

Postpartum haemorrhage, pre-eclampsia and eclampsia, ectopic pregnancy, placenta praevia and abruption, cord prolapse, shoulder dystocia and uterine rupture.

14%

Normal and Abnormal Labour

Stages and mechanism of labour, partogram, malpresentation, induction and augmentation, instrumental delivery and perineal trauma.

12%

Antenatal Care and Screening

Booking, dating and anomaly scans, folic acid, infection and aneuploidy screening, rhesus disease and pre-eclampsia prophylaxis.

11%

Maternal Medicine

Diabetes, hypertension, thromboembolism, obstetric cholestasis, infection, mental health and the puerperium.

10%

Benign Gynaecology

Fibroids, endometriosis, adenomyosis, ovarian cysts and torsion, and chronic pelvic pain.

9%

Menstrual Disorders and Endocrinology

Menstrual cycle, amenorrhoea, heavy bleeding, dysmenorrhoea, PCOS, hyperprolactinaemia and menopause.

8%

Early Pregnancy Problems

Miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, molar pregnancy and recurrent pregnancy loss.

6%

Fetal Medicine

Fetal growth restriction, Doppler, preterm labour, corticosteroids, neuroprotection and the anomaly scan.

4%

Malignant Gynaecology

Cervical, endometrial, ovarian and vulval cancer, HPV, cervical screening and CIN.

3%

Contraception and Family Planning

Combined and progestogen-only methods, intrauterine devices, emergency contraception and eligibility criteria.

2%

Gynaecological Infections and Urogynaecology

Pelvic inflammatory disease, vaginal and sexually transmitted infections, prolapse and urinary incontinence.

1%

Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology

Pelvic anatomy, uterine blood supply and the physiology of pregnancy.

How to Pass the Arab Board Ob/Gyn Part 1 Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: No single fixed pass mark is officially published for every sitting; a threshold of roughly 60% is commonly reported by candidates but is not an official figure. Confirm the standard with your national training council.
  • Assessment: A single written paper of single-best-answer (best-of-five) multiple-choice questions, commonly reported as around 150 clinical-vignette MCQs, sat as Part 1 of the Arab Board Ob/Gyn specialty programme.
  • Time limit: Approximately 3 hours for the written paper
  • Exam fee: Set by the Arab Board of Health Specializations and the national council in each member country and subject to periodic change. Confirm the current Part 1 fee with your local training office.

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

Arab Board Ob/Gyn Part 1 Study Tips from Top Performers

1Prioritise obstetric emergencies such as postpartum haemorrhage, pre-eclampsia and eclampsia, ectopic pregnancy and shoulder dystocia, as their management steps are high-yield and frequently examined.
2Learn the key drug regimens and thresholds precisely, including magnesium sulfate loading and maintenance doses, methotrexate criteria for ectopic pregnancy, and the contraindications of each uterotonic.
3Practise full-length timed best-of-five MCQs to build pattern recognition for clinical vignettes and to manage your pacing across roughly 150 questions in three hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the format of the Arab Board Ob/Gyn Part 1 exam?

Part 1 is a written paper of single-best-answer (best-of-five) multiple-choice questions, typically clinical-vignette style. It is commonly reported as around 150 questions completed in about 3 hours, though you should confirm the exact count and timing with your national training council.

Who administers the Arab Board Ob/Gyn examination?

The exam is administered by the Arab Board of Health Specializations (ABHS) through national councils across Arab League member countries, including the United Arab Emirates. Eligibility and scheduling are arranged through your local Arab Board training programme.

What is the passing score for the Arab Board Ob/Gyn Part 1 exam?

There is no single fixed pass mark published for every sitting. Candidates commonly report a threshold of around 60%, but this is not an official figure, so confirm the standard for your sitting with your national council. Aim to score consistently above 70% in practice.

How should I prepare for the Arab Board Ob/Gyn Part 1 exam?

Practise timed clinical-vignette MCQs across the full obstetrics and gynaecology blueprint, prioritise high-yield obstetric emergencies and core management protocols, and review applied pharmacology such as magnesium sulfate and uterotonic regimens. This free bank of 100 questions covers the main topic areas.