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Key Facts: CAQ-OBGYN Exam
120
Total Items
NCCPA CAQ
3 hrs
Exam Time
NCCPA
$350
Exam Fee
NCCPA
3,000 hrs
Practice Required
Prior 6 yrs OB/GYN-PA
NCCPA CAQ-OBGYN is the PA subspecialty credential for obstetrics/gynecology. 120 items, 3 hours, $350. Eligibility: 3,000 hours OB/GYN practice + 150 OB/GYN CME. Master ACOG GDM and preeclampsia diagnosis, USPSTF cervical cancer screening, CDC MEC for contraception, Mg sulfate for severe preeclampsia, and ASCCP cytology management.
Sample CAQ-OBGYN Practice Questions
Try these sample questions to test your CAQ-OBGYN exam readiness. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.
1A 28-year-old G1P0 presents at 8 weeks gestation for her first prenatal visit. According to ACOG guidelines, which laboratory panel should be ordered at this initial visit?
2A 30-year-old patient at 12 weeks gestation asks about non-invasive prenatal screening (NIPS/cfDNA). When is this test optimally performed?
3A 32-year-old G2P1 at 12 weeks gestation requests first-trimester combined screening. Which components are included?
4When should the routine fetal anatomy ultrasound be performed in a low-risk pregnancy?
5A 27-year-old G2P1 with a normal BMI presents for a 26-week visit. Per ACOG, when is universal screening for gestational diabetes performed?
6Per ACOG, when is universal screening for Group B Streptococcus (GBS) performed in pregnancy?
7A 24-year-old G1P0 at 28 weeks is Rh-negative with a negative antibody screen. What is the appropriate management?
8A 30-year-old patient with a pre-pregnancy BMI of 22 (normal) is pregnant with a singleton. What is the recommended total weight gain in pregnancy per IOM guidelines?
9Per ACOG and CDC, which vaccine should be administered during EACH pregnancy, regardless of prior vaccination history?
10A pregnant patient asks if she can receive the inactivated influenza vaccine. What is the appropriate response?
About the CAQ-OBGYN Exam
NCCPA Certificate of Added Qualifications in OB/GYN — for PAs in obstetrics and gynecology practice. Covers antepartum care, intrapartum/postpartum, high-risk obstetric complications (preeclampsia, GDM, preterm labor), gynecologic conditions (AUB, fibroids, endometriosis, PCOS), contraception/family planning (CDC MEC), reproductive endocrinology, menopause/pelvic floor, OB/GYN emergencies/surgery, cancer screening (cervical, breast, ovarian), and OB/GYN PA practice.
Questions
120 scored questions
Time Limit
3 hours
Passing Score
Scaled (NCCPA-set)
Exam Fee
$350 (NCCPA)
CAQ-OBGYN Exam Content Outline
Intrapartum / Postpartum
Labor stages, fetal monitoring (Cat I/II/III), shoulder dystocia (HELPERR), PPH, postpartum care
High-Risk OB Complications
Preeclampsia (Mg sulfate), GDM (ACOG), preterm labor, IUGR, multiples, placenta previa/accreta
Antepartum Care
Prenatal labs, dating, NIPT/screening, vaccines (Tdap, flu, RSV), aspirin for preeclampsia prevention
Gynecologic Conditions
AUB (PALM-COEIN), fibroids, endometriosis, PCOS (Rotterdam), PID (CDC), vulvovaginitis
Contraception / Family Planning
CDC MEC, IUDs, implants, OCPs, EC (LNG/UPA/Cu-IUD), tubal ligation, vasectomy counseling
Reproductive Endocrinology / Infertility
Workup, ovulation induction (clomiphene, letrozole), IVF basics, hyperandrogenism
Menopause / Pelvic Floor
HRT (timing hypothesis), GSM, prolapse (POP-Q), urinary incontinence (stress vs urge)
OB/GYN Emergencies & Surgery
Ectopic, ovarian torsion, severe preeclampsia/HELLP, postpartum hemorrhage, uterine rupture
Cancer Screening
Cervical (USPSTF/ACS), ASCCP, breast (USPSTF), ovarian, endometrial workup for AUB
OB/GYN PA Practice
Documentation, ultrasound basics, scope, billing, telehealth, informed consent
How to Pass the CAQ-OBGYN Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Scaled (NCCPA-set)
- Exam length: 120 questions
- Time limit: 3 hours
- Exam fee: $350
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
CAQ-OBGYN Study Tips from Top Performers
Frequently Asked Questions
How is gestational diabetes diagnosed?
ACOG 2-step: (1) 50g 1-hour glucose challenge at 24-28 weeks — if ≥130-140 mg/dL (institution-dependent), proceed to 100g 3-hour OGTT. (2) GDM if ≥2 of: fasting ≥95, 1h ≥180, 2h ≥155, 3h ≥140 mg/dL (Carpenter-Coustan). Alternative IADPSG/ADA 1-step: 75g 2h OGTT — GDM if any: fasting ≥92, 1h ≥180, 2h ≥153.
What is the management of severe preeclampsia?
Severe features: BP ≥160/110, plt <100K, transaminases 2× ULN, Cr >1.1, pulm edema, severe RUQ/headache/visual symptoms. Magnesium sulfate 4-6g load + 1-2g/h infusion (seizure prophylaxis); monitor for toxicity (loss DTRs, RR <12). Antihypertensives (IV labetalol, hydralazine, PO nifedipine) for BP ≥160/110. Delivery at ≥34 wks (severe) regardless.
What is the USPSTF cervical cancer screening schedule?
USPSTF 2018: ages 21-29 cytology alone every 3 years; ages 30-65 cytology every 3 years OR HPV testing alone every 5 years OR co-testing every 5 years. Stop at 65 with adequate prior screening. ACS 2020 recommends primary HPV testing every 5 years starting at 25 (still being adopted). ASCCP 2019 risk-based management for abnormals.
How should I study for CAQ-OBGYN?
Plan 80-120 hours over 10-14 weeks. Work the NCCPA CAQ Obstetrics and Gynecology content blueprint, drill weighted-domain practice questions, complete required Category 1 CME, and submit experience requirements (typically ≥3,000 hours specialty practice in the prior 6 years and ≥150 specialty CME) before sitting the exam.