1538 FINAL EXAM AND REVIEW
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
Oral contraceptives are unsafe for women who have had a history of –
Answer-
- dvt's
- PE's
- strokes
- thromophlebitis
- deep and superficial vein thrombosis
- pulmonary embolism
- myocardial infarction
- stroke (in smokers)
- hypertension
- migraines
- chlamydial infection
- gallbladder disease
____________ increases the risk of blood clots in those taking oral contraceptives -
Answer-smoking
The male condom is inexpensive and offers the BEST....... - Answer-protection from
STDs
Additional benefits to oral contraceptives - Answer-- reduction in acne
- decreased bleeding
- decreased menstrual cramps
Other consideration when deciding on a method of birth control - Answer-- length of
time a pregnancy is desired
- breastfeeding?
- potentially harmful side effects
Cervical cancer screening - Answer-- every 3 years
- ages 21-29
Perimenopausal women and contraception - Answer-- may continue to ovulate if they
are having regular periods
- contraceptive is recommended for 12 months past last period
tubal ligation - Answer-- cutting or occluding the fallopian tube to prevent fertilization
- can performed at anytime
,-
Nonsurgical sterilization- Essure - Answer-- involves the insertion of a small nickel coil
through the cervix, vagina, and uterus and then into each fallopian tube
- can be performed at a physicians office with local anesthesia OR outpatient surgery
Vasectomy - Answer-- involves making a small incision or puncture in the scrotum to
cut, tie, cauterize, or remove a section of the vas deferens
- lower morbidity and lower failure rate
IUDs (intrauterine devices) - Answer-- long-acting contraceptives
- Most effective (except for Nexplanon and male sterilization)
SE
- cramping and irregular bleeding after insertion
- **excessive menstrual flow
Complications
- perforation of the uterus
- teach women to feel for threads weekly
Nexplanon - Answer-- a single rod implant that is inserted subcutaneously into the
upper inner arm with the use of a local anesthetic
SE
- irregular menstrual bleeding
- acne
- minimal weight gain
Hormone injections (Depo-provera) - Answer-- injectable progestin available in (deep)
IM and SubQ
- prevents ovulation for 15 weeks, although should be scheduled every 13 weeks
- site should not be massaged
- menstrual irregularities are the major reason for discontinuation
- recommended use for only 2 years
- A decrease in bone density occurs
-- **need adequate amounts of calcium and vit D
Combination Oral Contraceptives - Answer-- Estrogen and progestin are the most
common
- 21 days of hormone pills, 7 days non-hormone
- lighter and shorter periods
Pot. disadvantage
, - pregnancy may be missed in the early stage
Progestin-only pills - Answer-- taken daily with no hormone-free days
Benefits to oral contraceptives - Answer-- regular menses
- decreased flow
- reduced acne
- lifetime risk reduction for ovarian and uterine cancer
Pt education on oral conceptives - Answer-- taken at the same time every day
- missed doses
-- use back up contraceptives for 7 days
- post partum women should avoid oral contraceptives for up to 3 weeks
-- lactating women should avoid them for 4 weeks
Transdermal contraceptive patch - Answer-- as effective as oral contraceptives
- used weekly
- clean, dry, nonirritated skin on the abdomen, buttock, upper outer arm, or upper torso,
**excluding the breasts
SE
- spotting
- breast tenderness
- headaches
- skin reactions
Vaginal ring (NuvaRing) - Answer-- Insertion of soft, flexible, vinyl ring into vagina
- left in place for 3 weeks
- have them place the ring while in the office to determine confidence
- can be removed for up to 3 hours without having to use back-up contraception
SE:
- headaches
- breast tenderness
- nausea
- vaginitis
- expulsion
- vaginal discharge/ discomfort
Calendar method of family planning - Answer-- approx. 14 days before onset of menses
- often unreliable d/t stress, environmental and other factors can affect ovulation
standard days method of family planning - Answer-- uses a string of color-coded beads
to help keep track of the fertile and infertile days of each cycle
- begins with the first bead on the first day of menses
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller biggdreamer. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $18.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.