Question 1

When using the contraceptive skin patch,women have a one-week,patch-free time each month.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of the female condom?

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A)  The female condom is less expensive than the male condom.
B)  The female condom gives a woman more personal control over contraception and STI protection.
C)  The female condom can be inserted before sexual activity and is,therefore,less disruptive than male condoms.
D)  The female condom offers potential protection against genital warts and herpes.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

The active ingredient in the minipill form of oral contraceptives is estrogen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

If a condom breaks,an appropriate strategy for reducing the risk of pregnancy is to

Accepted Answer

A)  douche right after intercourse.
B)  insert a vaginal contraceptive ring.
C)  use emergency contraception.
D)  switch to an oil-based lubricant.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

A disadvantage of Depo-Provera is that

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A)  it has a relatively high failure rate.
B)  during use,it produces many estrogen-related side effects.
C)  after use is discontinued,infertility may result for up to 12 months.
D)  it may cause permanent infertility.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Implanon is a single implant and is effective for three years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What is the BEST explanation of why men have historically taken less responsibility for contraception than women have?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women have refused to share the decision-making power for contraception with men.
B)  There is a social stigma associated with men's use of contraceptives.
C)  The use of contraceptives cannot protect men from STIs.
D)  The consequences of not using contraception are more serious for women than for men.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Early IUD danger signals include all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  heavy menstrual bleeding.
B)  abdominal pain.
C)  foul vaginal discharge.
D)  unusual vaginal bleeding.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Compliance seems higher for the contraceptive skin patch than for oral contraceptives because

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A)  the skin patch is easier to obtain.
B)  it is safer than oral contraceptives.
C)  the patch requires weekly instead of daily action.
D)  the patch is cheaper.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

The function of a diaphragm is to

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A)  cover the cervix.
B)  block the fallopian tubes.
C)  impair the swimming action of the sperm.
D)  provide a sheath-like lining for the vagina.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 11

All of the following are TRUE about the minipill,EXCEPT that

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A)  it contains no estrogen.
B)  it contains a small dose of a synthetic progesterone.
C)  it has more side effects and health risks than other hormonal contraceptives.
D)  it should be taken every day of the month at the same time of day.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Explain the difference between "perfect use" and "typical use" of contraceptives,and define contraceptive failure rate and continuation rate.Choose two contraceptive methods,and describe what factors lead to the differences between typical-use effectiveness and perfect-use effectiveness.

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Question 13

Condoms are packaged with an expiration date.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following statements about male sterilization is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The procedure has significantly higher risk for physical complications than does female sterilization.
B)  It requires another form of birth control to be used until a sperm-free sample of ejaculate is obtained.
C)  It is immediately effective.
D)  It is performed under general anesthesia.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 15

After the birth of their second child,married couple Abbey and Joe cannot decide if they want to have more children.If they do,they want to wait at least five years.Abbey wants to choose a method of birth control that is convenient and economical,and that requires little effort to use.Based on the factors that are important to Abbey and Joe,the best choice for them is

Accepted Answer

A)  the male condom.
B)  the ParaGard IUD.
C)  the diaphragm.
D)  reversible sterilization.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 16

Oral contraception is NOT recommended for women with

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A)  a low resting heart rate.
B)  an intense exercise regimen.
C)  a history of asthma.
D)  a history of blood clots.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 17

The calendar method is reliable because women almost always ovulate on the same day of their cycle each month.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

After intercourse,a diaphragm should be left in for at least

Accepted Answer

A)  1 hour.
B)  6 hours.
C)  8 hours.
D)  12 hours.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

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Question 20

Additional spermicide has to be applied to a diaphragm ONLY if it has been inserted for more than 12 hours before intercourse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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Implanon is a single implant and is effective for three years.

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The active ingredient in the minipill form of oral contraceptives is estrogen.

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