Part1 Flashcards
What is the primary mechanism of action of combination birth control pills?
Inhibition of ovulation
True or False: Combination birth control pills contain both estrogen and progestin.
True
What is the primary mechanism of action of progestin-only birth control pills?
Thickening of cervical mucus
Fill in the blank: Progestin-only birth control pills have a ________ failure rate compared to combination pills.
Higher
Which type of birth control pills are less prone to causing blood clots: combination or progestin-only pills?
Progestin-only pills
What is the primary mechanism of action of birth control patches?
Continuous release of hormones through the skin
True or False: Birth control patches are applied weekly.
True
Which form of birth control is inserted into the uterus: birth control patch or intrauterine device (IUD)?
Intrauterine device (IUD)
Fill in the blank: Emergency contraception should be taken within ________ hours after unprotected intercourse for maximum effectiveness.
72
True or False: Emergency contraception can be used as a regular form of birth control.
False
What is the primary mechanism of action of emergency contraception?
Preventing or delaying ovulation
Which type of emergency contraception contains only progestin: Plan B or Ella?
Plan B
What is the primary mechanism of action of birth control injections?
Suppression of ovulation
True or False: Birth control injections are administered monthly.
False
Which form of birth control is a small, flexible ring inserted into the vagina: birth control ring or birth control implant?
Birth control ring
Fill in the blank: Birth control implants release hormones for up to ________ years.
3
True or False: Birth control implants are reversible.
True
Which type of birth control is a small, T-shaped device inserted into the uterus: birth control implant or intrauterine device (IUD)?
Intrauterine device (IUD)
What is the primary mechanism of action of birth control pills containing only estrogen?
Thickening of cervical mucus
Fill in the blank: Birth control pills containing only estrogen are taken ________ a day.
Once
True or False: Birth control pills containing only estrogen are commonly used today.
False
Which type of birth control is a small, rod-shaped implant inserted under the skin of the arm: birth control implant or birth control shot?
Birth control implant
What is the primary mechanism of action of birth control shots?
Inhibition of ovulation
True or False: Birth control shots are administered every 3 months.
True
