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c7 - contraception and abortion Flashcards

1
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Which of the following is an advantage of progestin-only pills?

  • They can be taken by women in the first six weeks after birth when breast-feeding.
  • They regularize the menstrual cycles of women who take them regularly.
  • They are a safer alternative to combination pills for women over 35 who smoke.
  • They have a typical-user failure rate that is distinctly lower than that of combination pills.
A

They are a safer alternative to combination pills for women over 35 who smoke.

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Which of the following women would be best suited to the calendar method of contraception?

  • Beatrice, who has a cycle that varies from 30 to 48 days
  • Alice, who has a cycle that varies between 28 and 40 days
  • Hannah, who has a consistent 28-day cycle
  • Leda, who has amenorrhea
A

Hannah, who has a consistent 28-day cycle

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In which of the following regions is the abortion rate lowest?

  • East Asia
  • Southern Africa
  • Western Europe
  • North America
A

North America

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Spermicides operate by

  • inhibiting ovulation.
  • reducing a man’s sperm count.
  • killing sperm with chemicals.
  • preventing the production of sperm.
A

killing sperm with chemicals.

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In the U.S., what contraception method is most reported by women aged 15-49?

  • IUDs
  • male condoms
  • injectables
  • the pill
A

the pill

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Which of the following is true of adolescent attitudes toward contraceptive use and their effect on actual use?

  • Studies have shown lower average IQ for teens who rarely use contraceptives compared to those who do.
  • Teen girls who regularly use contraceptives are more likely to believe they have regular access to them than girls who are inconsistent.
  • Teen boys, on average, have a higher motivation to use contraceptives and avoid unwanted pregnancies than girls.
  • The media’s now consistently positive depiction of contraception has had beneficial effects on more regular teen use of contraceptives.
A

Teen girls who regularly use contraceptives are more likely to believe they have regular access to them than girls who are inconsistent.

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The birth control pill works mainly by

  • preventing sperm from dissolving the zona pellucida.
  • raising estrogen levels so that the woman does not ovulate.
  • lowering progesterone levels and thinning cervical mucus.
  • killing sperm before they enter the fallopian tubes.
A

raising estrogen levels so that the woman does not ovulate.

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Birth control pills

  • are dangerous for women with poor blood circulation.
  • can be taken safely by women who have breast cancer.
  • protect women from developing benign liver tumors.
  • put women at greater risk of developing ovarian cancer.
A

are dangerous for women with poor blood circulation.

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Which of the following is true of sterilization?

  • It has a high failure rate as a method of birth control.
  • It is probably the most ancient form of birth control.
  • It is an easily reversible form of birth control.
  • It is a permanent form of birth control.
A

It is a permanent form of birth control.

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Which of the following is a disadvantage of using Nexplanon?

  • It is unsuitable for women who wish to avoid estrogen-related side effects.
  • Nexplanon has an extremely high failure rate.
  • It may cause amenorrhea in women.
  • It is unsuitable for women who wish to conceive later in life.
A

It may cause amenorrhea in women.

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Gina realizes that the condom broke when she had sex with her partner less than 24 hours ago. Which of the following contraceptives is she most likely to take if she wants to prevent pregnancy?

  • NuvaRing
  • Trojan Supra
  • ella
  • Avanti
A

ella

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Which of the following is true of condoms and oral contraceptives?

  • Unlike oral contraceptives, condoms inhibit the process of ovulation.
  • Condoms provide more protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) than oral contraceptives.
  • Unlike oral contraceptives, condoms are a foolproof method of contraception.
  • Condoms have a greater number of side effects than oral contraceptives.
A

Condoms provide more protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) than oral contraceptives

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Which of the following is true of misoprostol?

  • It protects the fetus from being aborted.
  • It is used to treat ulcers.
  • It is the most commonly used oral contraceptive.
  • It protects women from contracting sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
A

It is used to treat ulcers.

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Which of the following is true of contraceptive implants?

  • They stimulate the growth of the endometrium.
  • They are effective for 3 years after implantation.
  • They are thin rods or tubes containing testosterone.
  • Their effect is irreversible in women under 50.
A

They are effective for 3 years after implantation.

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Which of the following is a shortcoming of the birth control pill?

  • It is a short-term solution and is ineffective if used for more than five years.
  • It provides women with no protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
  • It is completely ineffective in women who have intercourse frequently.
  • It causes irreversible infertility in women who take it regularly.
A

It provides women with no protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

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Which of the following is an advantage of vasectomies?

  • Vasectomies are essentially 100 percent effective.
  • Vasectomies are always effective right after they are performed.
  • Vasectomies protect the man from contracting sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
  • Vasectomies are temporary and easily reversed.
A

Vasectomies are essentially 100 percent effective.

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Which of the following is an advantage of female sterilization?

  • It protects women from contracting sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
  • It has a higher failure rate than that of the birth control pill.
  • It does not interfere with the production of female sex hormones.
  • It hastens the onset of menopause in most women.
A

It does not interfere with the production of female sex hormones.

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Which of the following is a disadvantage of the diaphragm?

  • It can lead to permanent infertility in women if used regularly.
  • It raises a woman’s susceptibility to sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as chlamydia.
  • It has serious side effects when compared to the pill.
  • It heightens the risk of toxic shock syndrome if used improperly.
A

It heightens the risk of toxic shock syndrome if used improperly.

19
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The IUD prevents pregnancy by

  • creating a uterine environment toxic to sperm and eggs.
  • killing sperm as they enter the fallopian tubes.
  • disabling the cilia that facilitate the passage of the eggs.
  • preventing sperm from entering the vagina.
A

creating a uterine environment toxic to sperm and eggs.

20
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Jennifer was surprised to find out that she was pregnant, since she always used a diaphragm during intercourse. One reason the diaphragm failed might be that Jennifer

  • left it in place for more than 24 hours.
  • used it in combination with a contraceptive cream or jelly.
  • removed it immediately after intercourse.
  • used it in combination with birth control pills.
A

removed it immediately after intercourse.

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Which of the following is true of FemCap?

  • It is made of polyurethane.
  • It is made of silicone.
  • It works like the other progestin-only methods.
  • It eliminates the use of spermicides and microbicides.
A

It is made of silicone.

22
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Research has found which of the following to be true of birth control pills?

  • They have no side effects when taken on a regular basis.
  • They can lead to the development of venous thrombosis.
  • They put women at greater risk of developing ovarian cancer.
  • They pose no health risks to women who have breast cancer.
A

They can lead to the development of venous thrombosis.

23
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A group of 100 women use a particular contraceptive pill for one year. Over the course of the year, 10 of those women become pregnant. What is the failure rate of the contraceptive pill?

  • 10 percent
  • 5 percent
  • 20 percent
  • 90 percent
A

10 percent

24
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How does the Nestorone-Testosterone contraceptive method work?

  • It uses the protein ZP2, delivered in a sperm-binding bead.
  • It uses a ring that contains a combination of estrogen and progestin.
  • It uses a gel that works on the hypothalamus-pituitary-gonad feedback loop.
  • It uses a porous polymer to disrupt sperm cell membranes.
A

It uses a gel that works on the hypothalamus-pituitary-gonad feedback loop.

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Which of the following is an advantage of being on the pill?

  • It decreases women’s susceptibility to vaginismus, chlamydia, and vaginitis.
  • It reduces women’s menstrual flow and the incidence of menstrual cramps.
  • It can be taken safely by women who are over 35 years and who smoke.
  • It has a therapeutic effect on women who suffer from some form of cancer.
A

It reduces women’s menstrual flow and the incidence of menstrual cramps.

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In what way does Mirena differ from the copper T?

  • Unlike Mirena, the copper T prevents women from using tampons.
  • Unlike Mirena, the copper T contains progesterone.
  • Unlike the copper T, Mirena reduces the menstrual flow of most women.
  • Unlike the copper T, Mirena is U-shaped.
A

Unlike the copper T, Mirena reduces the menstrual flow of most women.

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Which of the following is an advantage of Depo-Provera (DMPA) injections?

  • Depo-Provera can relieve anemia due to heavy menstrual periods.
  • Depo-Provera stimulates the growth of the endometrium.
  • Depo-Provera stimulates ovulation.
  • Depo-Provera prevents amenorrhea
A

Depo-Provera can relieve anemia due to heavy menstrual periods.

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Which of the following is true of RU-486?

  • It can induce a very early abortion.
  • It renders women completely infertile.
  • It prevents natural miscarriages.
  • It provides nourishment to the endometrium.
A

It can induce a very early abortion.

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Which of the following beliefs held by people about vasectomies is NOT true?

  • It is a brief and relatively simple procedure.
  • It does not interfere in any way with sex hormone production.
  • It interferes with both a man’s erection and ejaculation.
  • It requires either cutting or tying up the vas deferens.
A

It interferes with both a man’s erection and ejaculation.

30
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Which of the following is a disadvantage of withdrawal as a method of birth control?

  • It results in a lower sperm count in men.
  • It leads to infertility in women when practiced for more than two years.
  • It requires exceptional motivation on the part of the man.
  • It requires a prescription.
A

It requires exceptional motivation on the part of the man.

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Women who are in certain at-risk groups should not use birth control pills. One of these groups includes women who

  • have breast cancer.
  • have good blood circulation.
  • are not pregnant or nursing.
  • have no known blood-clotting problems.
A

have breast cancer.

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