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For the past five years,Yvonne's choice of contraceptive has been a combination oral contraceptive pill.Yvonne recently started a new job that has very irregular hours,and she now has difficulty taking her pills at a consistent time each day.What other methods of birth control could Yvonne use that would offer similar results and better fit her new schedule? What would you recommend that she try? Explain your reasons.

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The continuation rate of a contraceptive is determined by the percentage of


A) people who keep using a particular contraceptive after a specified period of time.
B) women who cannot become pregnant once they have stopped using a contraceptive.
C) women who become pregnant while using a contraceptive.
D) people who use more than one method of contraception in a single year.

E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

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Which of the following statements about IUDs is TRUE?


A) IUDs do not offer protection against STIs.
B) IUDs terminate rather than prevent pregnancy.
C) IUDs are suitable for women with suspected pregnancy.
D) IUDs are not recommended for women who have never had a chilD.

E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

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Vaginal contraceptive film is a type of


A) IUD.
B) cervical cap.
C) spermicidal suppository.
D) condom.

E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

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Male condoms are the most popular type of barrier contraception.

A) True
B) False

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Tubal sterilization or tubal ligation entails the severing or blocking of the


A) uterus.
B) testes.
C) vas deferens.
D) oviducts.

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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In order for emergency contraception to be effective,the first dose must be taken within ____ hours of unprotected intercourse.


A) 12
B) 48
C) 72
D) 120

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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All of the following are considered "natural" forms of contraception EXCEPT


A) fertility awareness.
B) withdrawal.
C) abstinence.
D) tubal sterilization.

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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The use of withdrawal as a contraceptive method may result in decreased sexual pleasure.

A) True
B) False

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The life span of an unfertilized egg is about _____ hours.


A) 12
B) 24
C) 48
D) 72

E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

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Withdrawal has relatively low effectiveness as a contraceptive method because of the presence of


A) epididymis.
B) urine.
C) cervical mucus.
D) preejaculatory fluiD.

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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The most commonly used oral contraceptive is the combination pill.

A) True
B) False

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Oral contraceptives decrease the risk of all of the following EXCEPT


A) benign breast disease.
B) painful periods.
C) ovarian,colon,and rectal cancers.
D) sexually transmitted infections.

E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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A cervical cap may be left in place for up to 48 hours without increased risk for infection.

A) True
B) False

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Contraceptive foams,creams,and jellies must be inserted


A) deep in the vagina near the cervix.
B) in the uterus.
C) at the vaginal opening.
D) close to the fallopian tubes.

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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The benefit of taking oral contraceptives with smaller doses of estrogen is


A) higher effectiveness.
B) higher sperm "kill" rate.
C) fewer health risks.
D) lower likelihood of contracting STIs.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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The vaginal contraceptive ring prevents pregnancy in the same manner as the diaphragm.

A) True
B) False

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The disadvantages of the contraceptive sponge include all of the following EXCEPT


A) possible allergic reactions.
B) an association with toxic shock syndrome.
C) lower doses of spermicide than other methods.
D) difficulty with removal.

E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

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Describe the best practices for using a male latex condom,from choosing one in a store to disposing of it after use.

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When it comes to using a male latex cond...

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Oral contraceptives primarily prevent conception by


A) reducing the number of sperm that penetrate the cervix by thickening cervical mucus.
B) blocking sperm from reaching the ovum.
C) changing the acidity of the vaginal canal.
D) preventing ovulation by mimicking the hormonal activity of the corpus luteum.

E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

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