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Family Planning Methods Flashcards

1
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WHO says that family planning allows people to…

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attain their desired # of children and determine the spacing of pregnancies

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Family planning is achieved through the use of ______ and the treatment of ______

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contraceptive methods, infertility

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Benefits of family planning:

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  • reduces # of unintended pregnancies
  • prevents pregnancy-related health risks
  • reduces infant mortality
  • mitigates spread of STI/HIV
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4
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Most common reasons for unintended pregnancies:

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  • inconsistent/improper use

- discontinuation b/c of side effects

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5
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T/F: nearly 1/2 of unintended pregnancies occur among couples who used some form of contraception the month prior to conception

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T

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6
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The role of a pharmacist in family planning is:

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  • helping pt find appropriate method
  • preconception and interconception care
  • work w/ pt to create reproductive life plan
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7
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Optimal birth spacing is about __ - __ from a woman’s last delivery and conception of next pregnancy

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18-59 months

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8
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Some considerations when helping pt choose contraceptive methods:

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  • effectiveness
  • cost
  • health risks/benefits
  • partner involvement
  • performance
  • prevention of HIV/STI
  • availability
  • pt preference
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9
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Goals of contraceptive use:

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  • prevent STIs
  • prevent unintended pregnancies
  • minimize adverse effects
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10
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Effectiveness of contraceptives in unintended pregnancies are measured in 2 ways:

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  • perfect/optimal/correct use

- typical use

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11
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Categories of family planning methods:

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  • natural methods
  • OTC products
  • Rx products
  • Surgical methods
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12
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A woman’s fertile days depend on…

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life span of egg and sperm

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13
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Life span of an egg:

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day after ovulation

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14
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Life span of sperm:

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lives w/in a woman’s body for about 6 days

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15
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A woman has a chance of her egg joining a sperm about _______ every menstrual cycle

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7 days

  • 5 before ovulation
  • day of ovulation
  • day or 2 after ovulation
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16
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Def of abstinence:

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not having any type of sex w/ partner

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17
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Effectiveness of abstinence:

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  • optimal: 100%
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18
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Def of periodic abstinence:

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Limit intercourse during times of highest female fertility

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19
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How periodic abstinence works:

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  • track 8 ovulation cycles

- calculate which days are likely to be fertile days and avoid them

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20
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Effectiveness of periodic abstinence:

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typical: 75%

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21
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Women with cycles shorter than __ days should not use this method

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27

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22
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Examples of natural methods:

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  • abstinence
  • periodic abstinence
  • standard days method
  • cervical mucous method
  • basal body temperature method
  • symptothermal method
  • withdrawal method
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Description of standard days method:

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women moves rubber marker over each bead on daily basis

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24
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Standard days method identifies…

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fixed fertile days for women with 26-32 day cycles

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25
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A woman can use standard days method if she has…

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  • regular cycles

- cycle is never shorter than 26 days, but never longer than 32 days

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26
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Effectiveness of standard days method:

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  • optimal: 95%
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27
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How to do the basal body temp method:

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pt measures basal body temp on daily basis

- ovulation results in 1 degree F temp increase

28
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Effectiveness of basal body temp method:

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typical: 75%

29
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Natural cycles is the first…

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FDA approved app for contraception

30
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What is the symptothermal method?

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combines temp, cervical mucous, and calendar methods

31
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How symptothermal method works:

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signs of each method should confirm each other

32
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Effectiveness of symptothermal method:

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optimal: > 99%

33
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Def of withdrawal/pull out method:

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man pulls penis out before ejaculation

34
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Effectiveness of withdrawal/pull out method:

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  • optimal: 96%

- typical: 73%

35
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Withdrawal/pull out method is less effective under the influence of…

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drugs and alcohol

36
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Examples of OTC products:

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  • condoms (male and female)
  • spermicide
  • sponge w/ spermicide
  • emergency contraception
37
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Effectiveness of male condom:

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  • optimal: 98%

- typical: 85%

38
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You should ask about ____ when counseling pt on condoms

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allergies

- if one is allergic to latex, should use polyurethane, polyisoprene, or animal membrane

39
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What kind of lubricant should be used w/ latex or polyisoprene condoms?

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water based

40
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What kind of lubricant should be used w/ polyurethane condoms?

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oil based

41
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Condoms prevent the spread of…

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HIV and STIs

42
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Condoms are more effective when used w/…

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spermicide

43
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Effectiveness of female condom:

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  • optimal: 95%

- typical: 75%

44
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Female condom can be inserted up to ______ before intercourse

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8 hours

45
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T/F: you can use female and male condoms at the same time

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F, only use one

46
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Female condoms are made of…

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polyurethane or nitrile

- can use either based lubricants

47
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Description of spermicide:

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foam, gel, cream, film, or tablet that’s inserted deep into vagina

48
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Spermicide works by…

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  • immobilizing sperm

- insert 5-60 minutes before sex

49
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Effectiveness of spermicide:

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  • optimal: 85%

- typical: 71%

50
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How to insert spermicide:

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should squat/lie down

51
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Nonoxynol-9:

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  • most commonly used spermicide in US

- can irritate tissue if used too often in a day

52
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Description of sponge w/ spermicide:

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disk shaped polyurethane device w/ spermicide nonoxynol-9

53
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How to use sponge w/ spermicide:

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  • place in vagina up to 6 hours before sex
  • will protect up to 24 hrs
  • have to leave it in for 6 hrs
54
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Effectiveness of sponge w/ spermicide if pt hasn’t given birth yet:

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  • optimal: 91%

- typical: 88%

55
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Effectiveness of sponge w/ spermicide if pt has given birth:

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  • optimal: 80%

- typical: 76%

56
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Don’t use sponge if…

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  • allergic to sulfa drugs/polyurethrane/spermicide
  • recent abortion/childbirth/miscarriage
  • have reproductive tract infection
  • vaginal bleeding
  • history of TSS
57
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Example of emergency contraception:

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  • levonorgestrel
58
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How emergency contraception works:

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stops release of egg from ovary

- should take asap

59
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Effectiveness of emergency contraception:

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89% effective when taken w/in 72 hours

60
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Brands of emergency contraception:

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  • Plan B One Step
  • my way
  • next choice one dose
61
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Emergency contraception may be less effective for women w/ BMI over…

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25

62
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Emergency contraception may not be effective for women w/ BMI over…

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30

63
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Adverse effects of emergency contraception:

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  • heavier menstrual bleeding
  • nausea
  • lower abdominal pain
  • fatigue
  • headache
  • dizziness
64
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T/F: emergency contraception does terminate viable pregnancy

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F

65
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Patient should be informed of 3 monitoring parameters when taking emergency contraception:

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  • vomiting occurs w/in 2 hours = should take another dose
  • take pregnancy test is menses is delayed more than one week
  • get pelvic exam if abdominal pain occurs a few weeks after EC
66
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Effectiveness of emergency contraception can be decreased by medications that…

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are inducers of enzymes

67
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6 states have conscientious objection for pharmacists:

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  • Arizona
  • Arkansas
  • Georgia
  • Idaho
  • Mississippi
  • South Dakota

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