Contraception

Question 1

lactation amenorrhea

Answer 1

natural suppression of ovulation & menses; safe when infant is under 6 months, being fed frequently, and menses has not returned

Question 2

fertile window

Answer 2

5 days before ovulation, 1 day after

Question 3

cervical mucus during ovulation

Answer 3

thin, stretchy, egg whites

Question 4

spermicide

Answer 4

can be irritating, 70% effective, used with cervical caps & diaphragms

Question 5

cervical caps

Answer 5

fitted/prescribed by a Dr, used w spermicide, can cause TSS

Question 6

diaphragms

Answer 6

fitted/prescribed by a Dr, used w spermicide, can cause TSS

Question 7

hormonal method contraindications

Answer 7

h/o blood clots, HTN, stroke, smoking, over 35

Question 8

progestin only pills

Answer 8

can be used while breastfeeding

Question 9

vaginal rings

Answer 9

risk of TSS

Question 10

how often do you have to get the IM birth control injection

Answer 10

q 3 months

Question 11

which IUD is nonhormonal?

Answer 11

copper

Question 12

which hormonal method lasts the longest?

Answer 12

copper IUD

Question 13

vasectomy

Answer 13

cutting of vas deferens, still able to ejaculate

Question 14

elective termination of pregnancy can be done with what med?

Answer 14

misoprostol

Question 15

contraindications to misoprostol

Answer 15

ectopic pregnancy, hemorrhagic disorder, IUD

Question 16

primary subfertility

Answer 16

no previous conception

Question 17

secondary subfertility

Answer 17

previous viable pregnancy, currently unable to conceive

Question 18

what to teach pt about vaginal ring

Answer 18

in for 3 weeks, out for 1 - period