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Core Concepts in Health, 9/e

Paul M. Insel, Stanford University School of Medicine
Walton T. Roth, Stanford University School of Medicine

Contraception

Chapter 6 Contraception

Multiple Choice


1	Which of the following should be used as a lubricant with condoms?
		A)	Vaseline
		B)	baby oil
		C)	K-Y jelly
		D)	butter


2	Most doctors recommend against use of IUDs by young, childless women because
		A)	the risk of serious side effects is higher in this group.
		B)	of the potential for irreversibility.
		C)	pain during intercourse may occur.
		D)	all of the above


3	Which of the following is the LEAST accurate statement about the Norplant implant?
		A)	Its popularity has dropped recently due to lawsuits.
		B)	There are fewer contraindications for using Norplant implants than oral contraceptives.
		C)	The menstrual cycle often becomes more regular after 1 year of Norplant use.
		D)	The initial cost associated with the insertion of Norplant implants is low.


4	The Norplant implant
		A)	is a barrier contraceptive.
		B)	is widely available in the United States.
		C)	was developed in China more than 10 years ago.
		D)	is used by female and male patients.


5	Which of the following is not a potential disadvantage of oral contraceptives?
		A)	difficult reversibility
		B)	depression
		C)	weight gain
		D)	migraine headaches


6	Oral contraceptive use is contraindicated for women who
		A)	are older and smoke.
		B)	have not yet had any children.
		C)	also have a diaphragm in place.
		D)	all of the above


7	Depo-Provera is administered
		A)	by skin patch.
		B)	by injection.
		C)	by implantation.
		D)	orally.


8	The contraceptive mechanism of oral contraceptives is
		A)	creating a sperm barrier.
		B)	spontaneous abortion.
		C)	preventing ovulation.
		D)	unknown.


9	The MOST common side effect of intrauterine devices is
		A)	limited reversibility.
		B)	abnormal menstrual bleeding.
		C)	occasional painful intercourse.
		D)	weight gain.


10	The method of contraception that is MOST popular among unmarried women in the United States is
		A)	IUDs.
		B)	oral contraceptives.
		C)	Norplant implants.
		D)	spermicides.

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