Family Planning

Question 1

actions, sexual practices or surgical procedures to prevent fertilization between the female egg and the male sperm

Answer 1

birth control

Question 2

devices, meds, agents, surgical procedures to prevent/terminate pregnancy

Answer 2

contraception

Question 3

what are the 3 “highly effective” contraceptive methods?

Answer 3

injectable contraceptives
intrauterine devices
sub-dermal progestin implants

Question 4

what are 3 “effective” contraceptive methods?

Answer 4

oral
transdermal patches
vaginal rings

Question 5

what are 5 “less effective” contraceptive methods?

Answer 5

condoms
diaphragms
cervical caps
spermicides
sponges

Question 6

do women need a pap smear to get a Rx for birth control pills?

Answer 6

no

Question 7

the 1st norgestrol (progestin only) available online, at pharmacies, and grocery stores

Answer 7

OPILL

Question 8

what are 6 side effects of OCPs?

Answer 8

breast tenderness
nausea
increased headaches
moodiness
weight change
spotting

Question 9

how do OCPs work?

Answer 9

stops ovulation
thins uterine lining
thickens cervical mucus

Question 10

what are the 5 warning signs of combined OCPs?

Answer 10

Abdominal pain
Chest pain/SOB
Headaches
Eye problems
Severe leg pain

Question 11

what are 4 CI to taking combined oral contraceptives?

Answer 11

women over 35 who/with:
smoke
diabetes
hypertension
migraine headaches

Question 12

what is the general guidance for OCPs? (3)

Answer 12

once a day at same time everyday
use condom for 1st month
use condom for 1 week if miss pill or taken late

Question 13

birth control shot (progestin) given once every 3 months to prevent pregnancy

Answer 13

depo-provera

Question 14

how does depo-provera work?

Answer 14

stops ovulation
stops menstrual cycles
thickens cervical mucus

Question 15

what are 5 side effects of depo-provera?

Answer 15

spotting
headaches
breast tenderness
dizziness
loss of libido

Question 16

what is the CI for depo-provera?

Answer 16

women who wish to become pregnant soon (reverses slowly)

Question 17

placed in the body and filled with progestin to prevent ovulation

Answer 17

implants

Question 18

what are 3 advantages of contraceptive implants?

Answer 18

no menses/very light
decreased cramping
immediate fertility return after removal

Question 19

what are 6 side effects of contraceptive implants?

Answer 19

unpredictable bleeding
headaches
acne
breast tenderness
hair growth
ovarian cysts

Question 20

vaginal contraceptive containing both estradiol and progestin

Answer 20

vaginal ring

Question 21

must be taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse or failure of contraception method

Answer 21

emergency contraceptive pill

Question 22

prevent pregnancy by blocking the egg and sperm from meeting

Answer 22

barrier method

Question 23

chemicals that kill sperm in the vagina

Answer 23

spermicides

Question 24

what is the most common and effective barrier method when used properly?

Answer 24

male condom

Question 25

latex barrier placed inside the vagina during intercourse; spermicidal jelly used before insertion

Answer 25

diaphragm

Question 26

latex barrier inserted in vagina before intercourse that fits around the cervix with suction

Answer 26

cervical cap

Question 27

how long must a cervical cap be left in place after intercourse?

Answer 27

6 hours

Question 28

T shaped object placed in uterus to prevent pregnancy and is ideal for long-term contraception

Answer 28

IUD