Question 1

The human sperm is viable in the female reproductive tract for as long as

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A)   fifteen to twenty hours.
B)   twenty-four to thirty-six hours.
C)   two to three days.
D)   one week.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Injectable contraceptives and subdermal contraceptive implants are as effective, if not more so, than oral contraceptives.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is recommended for condom users?

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A)   Protect condoms from extreme temperatures.
B)   Slightly inflate the condom before use to check for pinholes.
C)   Maintain an air space at the tip of the condom when putting it on.
D)   If lubrication is needed, use only petroleum jelly in small quantities.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following BEST summarizes the connection between oral contraceptives and cardiovascular disease?

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A)   Oral contraceptives are riskier than either pregnancy or childbirth.
B)   Oral contraceptives double the risk of cardiovascular disease in women under 35.
C)   Research finds no clear connection between oral contraceptive use and heart disease.
D)   Oral contraceptives increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in women over 35.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 5

The world's most popular reversible contraceptive device is the

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A)   condom.
B)   diaphragm.
C)   intrauterine device.
D)   oral contraceptive pill.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 6

All of the following statements are TRUE regarding teens who have "pledged virginity until marriage"EXCEPT

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A)   they are just as likely to have sex as non-pledgers.
B)   they are less likely to use contraceptives than non-pledgers.
C)   they have similar rates of oral sex as non-pledgers.
D)   the vast majority are able to abstain from intercourse until marriage.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

The calendar method, cervical mucus method, and basal body temperature method all attempt to determine

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A)   time of ovulation.
B)   success of a contraceptive.
C)   whether a woman is pregnant.
D)   whether spermatozoa have reached the egg.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C) A

Question 8

The effectiveness of a contraceptive for women of childbearing age is commonly expressed as

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A)   the percentage that does not become pregnant while using the method for one year.
B)   the percentage risk of failure based on product testing by the manufacturer.
C)   the number of failures per 1,000 uses based on user surveys.
D)   educated guesses by the sellers of the contraceptive.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above A

Question 9

What do condoms with spermicides have in common with total abstinence?

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A)   They are more popular worldwide than any other contraceptive methods.
B)   They are among the least popular methods of birth control.
C)   Both offer protection against sexually transmitted diseases.
D)   In use, both are 100 percent effective.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Which of the following is FALSE regarding nonoxynol-9?

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A)   Nonoxynol-9 decreases the likelihood of disease transmission.
B)   Nonoxynol-9 may cause skin irritations in some individuals.
C)   Nonoxynol-9 may cause skin abrasions in some individuals.
D)   Some health centers have stopped distributing condoms with nonoxynol-9.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Spermicides are most effective when used

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A)   with oral contraceptives.
B)   one hour after intercourse.
C)   with a diaphragm, cap, or condomn.
D)   immediately after intercourse.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 12

In the temperature method of contraception, the woman should abstain from intercourse

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A)   as soon as her temperature falls.
B)   as soon as her temperature increases.
C)   after her temperature falls, then rises.
D)   after her temperature rises one degree, then falls.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Depo-Provera is an example of a(n)

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A)   minipill.
B)   contraceptive implant.
C)   injectable contraceptive.
D)   combined oral contraceptive.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

A very rare side effect of IUD use is

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A)   pelvic inflammatory disease.
B)   cervical caner.
C)   heart disease.
D)   stroke.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 15

The only method of reversible contraception that is more effective than the oral contraceptive is the diaphragm.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

How do the prescription contraceptives such as diaphragms and FemCap work? They

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A)   cover the cervical opening and keep semen out of the uterus.
B)   expel semen from the vagina.
C)   kill spermatozoa that enter the cervix.
D)   prevent fertilized eggs from implanting in the uterus.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Choose three of the following reversible birth control methods, and briefly discuss two advantages and disadvantages for each method. Your choices include: withdrawal; periodic abstinence; the male condom; the female condom; Lea's Shield; diaphragm; and spermicide.

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Question 18

Cindy and her husband are trying to have a baby. Based on the calendar method of birth control, when is the best time (approximately)  for them to have intercourse in order to conceive?

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A)   one week after the beginning of menstruation
B)   two weeks after the beginning of menstruation
C)   three weeks after the beginning of menstruation
D)   four weeks after the beginning of menstruationE) C) and D)
F) B) and D) B

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the use effectiveness of a contraceptive?

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A)   the projected success rate when used precisely as directed
B)   the success rate from clinical trial use of the product
C)   the failure rate when used precisely as directed
D)   the success rate based on actual use by the general publicE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

A common male sterilization procedure is called

Accepted Answer

A)   testicular ligation.
B)   tubal ligation.
C)   cauterization.
D)   vasectomy.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Exam 16: Managing Your Fertility

The human sperm is viable in the female reproductive tract for as long as

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Injectable contraceptives and subdermal contraceptive implants are as effective, if not more so, than oral contraceptives.

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Which of the following is recommended for condom users?

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Which of the following BEST summarizes the connection between oral contraceptives and cardiovascular disease?

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The world's most popular reversible contraceptive device is the

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All of the following statements are TRUE regarding teens who have "pledged virginity until marriage"EXCEPT

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The calendar method, cervical mucus method, and basal body temperature method all attempt to determine

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The effectiveness of a contraceptive for women of childbearing age is commonly expressed as

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What do condoms with spermicides have in common with total abstinence?

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Which of the following is FALSE regarding nonoxynol-9?

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Spermicides are most effective when used

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In the temperature method of contraception, the woman should abstain from intercourse

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Depo-Provera is an example of a(n)

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A very rare side effect of IUD use is

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The only method of reversible contraception that is more effective than the oral contraceptive is the diaphragm.

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How do the prescription contraceptives such as diaphragms and FemCap work? They

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Choose three of the following reversible birth control methods, and briefly discuss two advantages and disadvantages for each method. Your choices include: withdrawal; periodic abstinence; the male condom; the female condom; Lea's Shield; diaphragm; and spermicide.

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Cindy and her husband are trying to have a baby. Based on the calendar method of birth control, when is the best time (approximately) for them to have intercourse in order to conceive?

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Which of the following best describes the use effectiveness of a contraceptive?

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A common male sterilization procedure is called

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