Question 1

A contraindication to the use of combined contraceptives is:

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A)   Adolescence (not approved for this age) 
B)   A history of clotting disorder
C)   Recent pregnancy
D)   Being overweight

Question 2

The mechanism of action of oral combined contraceptives that prevents pregnancy is:

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A)   Estrogen prevents the luteinizing hormone surge necessary for ovulation.
B)   Progestins thicken cervical mucus and slow tubal motility.
C)   Estrogen thins the endometrium making implantation difficult.
D)   Progestin suppresses follicle stimulating hormone release.

Question 3

The topical patch combined contraceptive (Ortho Evra)  is:

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A)   Started on the first day of the menstrual cycle
B)   Recommended for women over 200 pounds
C)   Not as effective as oral combined contraceptives
D)   Known to have more adverse effects, such as nausea, than the oral combined contraceptives A

Question 4

Obese women may have increased risk of failure with which contraceptive method?

Accepted Answer

A)   Combined oral contraceptives
B)   Progestin-only oral contraceptive pill
C)   Injectable progestin
D)   Combined topical patch

Question 5

To improve actual effectiveness of oral contraceptives women should be educated regarding:

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A)   Use of a back-up method if they have vomiting or diarrhea during a pill packet
B)   Doubling pills if they have diarrhea during the middle of a pill pack
C)   The fact that they will have a normal menstrual cycle if they miss two pills
D)   The fact that mid-cycle spotting is not normal and the provider should be contacted immediately

Question 6

Oral emergency contraception (Plan B)  is contraindicated in women who:

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A)   Had intercourse within the past 72 hours
B)   May be pregnant
C)   Are taking combined oral contraceptives
D)   Are using a diaphragm

Question 7

Women who are taking an oral contraceptive containing the progesterone drospirenone may require monitoring of:

Accepted Answer

A)   Hemoglobin
B)   Serum calcium
C)   White blood count
D)   Serum potassium

Question 8

Ashley comes to the clinic with a request for oral contraceptives. She has successfully used oral contraceptives before and has recently started dating a new boyfriend so would like to restart contraception. She denies recent intercourse and has a negative urine pregnancy test in the clinic. An appropriate plan of care would be:

Accepted Answer

A)   Recommend she return to the clinic at the start of her next menses to get a Depo Provera shot.
B)   Prescribe oral combined contraceptives and recommend she start them at the beginning of her next period and use a back-up method for the first 7 days.
C)   Prescribe oral contraceptives and have her start them the same day as the visit with a back-up method used for the first 7 days.
D)   Discuss the advantages of using the topical birth control patch and recommend she consider using the patch. C

Question 9

When discussing with a patient the different start methods used for oral combined contraceptives, the advantage of a Sunday start over the other start methods is:

Accepted Answer

A)   Immediate protection against pregnancy the first week of using the pill
B)   No back-up method is needed when starting
C)   Menses occur during the week
D)   They can start the pill on the Sunday after the office visit

Question 10

Progesterone-only pills are recommended for women who:

Accepted Answer

A)   Are breastfeeding
B)   Have a history of migraine
C)   Have a medical history that contradicts the use of estrogen
D)   All of the above D

Question 11

Women who are prescribed progestin-only contraception need education regarding which common adverse drug effects?

Accepted Answer

A)   Increased migraine headaches
B)   Increased risk of developing blood clots
C)   Irregular vaginal bleeding for the first few months
D)   Increased risk for hypercalcemia

Question 12

An advantage of using the NuvaRing vaginal ring for contraception is:

Accepted Answer

A)   It does not require fitting and is easy to insert.
B)   It is inserted once a week, eliminating the need to remember to take a daily pill.
C)   Patients get a level of estrogen and progestin equal to combined oral contraceptives.
D)   It also provides protection against vaginal infections.

Exam 31: Contraception

A contraindication to the use of combined contraceptives is:

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The mechanism of action of oral combined contraceptives that prevents pregnancy is:

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The topical patch combined contraceptive (Ortho Evra) is:

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Obese women may have increased risk of failure with which contraceptive method?

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To improve actual effectiveness of oral contraceptives women should be educated regarding:

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Oral emergency contraception (Plan B) is contraindicated in women who:

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Women who are taking an oral contraceptive containing the progesterone drospirenone may require monitoring of:

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When discussing with a patient the different start methods used for oral combined contraceptives, the advantage of a Sunday start over the other start methods is:

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Progesterone-only pills are recommended for women who:

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Women who are prescribed progestin-only contraception need education regarding which common adverse drug effects?

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An advantage of using the NuvaRing vaginal ring for contraception is:

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Exam 31: Contraception

A contraindication to the use of combined contraceptives is:

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The mechanism of action of oral combined contraceptives that prevents pregnancy is:

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The topical patch combined contraceptive (Ortho Evra) is:

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Obese women may have increased risk of failure with which contraceptive method?

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To improve actual effectiveness of oral contraceptives women should be educated regarding:

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Oral emergency contraception (Plan B) is contraindicated in women who:

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Women who are taking an oral contraceptive containing the progesterone drospirenone may require monitoring of:

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When discussing with a patient the different start methods used for oral combined contraceptives, the advantage of a Sunday start over the other start methods is:

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Progesterone-only pills are recommended for women who:

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Women who are prescribed progestin-only contraception need education regarding which common adverse drug effects?

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An advantage of using the NuvaRing vaginal ring for contraception is:

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