CH. 6 MC & TF
Emergency contraception works by inhibiting or delaying ovulation. A) True B) False
A) True
Medical abortion can be administered up to 49 days after the last menstrual period. A) True B) False
A) True
Norplant is the most effective reversible contraceptive currently available. A) True B) False
A) True
Pap tests are recommended for women who begin taking oral contraceptives because OCs may temporarily increase a woman's susceptibility to some STDs. A) True B) False
A) True
Which of the following methods of contraception provides the most protection against HIV infection? A) latex male condom B) Depo-Provera injections C) diaphragm with spermicide D) oral contraceptives
A) latex male condom
The abortion method used in about 90% of all U.S. abortions is: A) suction curettage. B) dilation and evacuation. C) saline or prostaglandin instillation. D) mifepristone.
A) suction curettage.
It's okay to keep condoms in a pocket or wallet. A) True B) False
B) False
Spontaneous expulsion of the IUD occurs in about 40% of users. A) True B) False
B) False
The active ingredients in oral contraceptives are progesterone and testosterone. A) True B) False
B) False
The case of Webster v. Reproductive Health Services legalized abortion. A) True B) False
B) False
The number of abortions performed in the United States has increased steadily since the Roe v. Wade decision. A) True B) False
B) False
The surgical risks associated with female and male sterilization are about equal. A) True B) False
B) False
Depo-Provera is administered: A) by skin patch. B) by injection. C) by implantation. D) orally.
B) by injection.
The Roe v. Wade decision: A) made abortion legal during the first trimester of pregnancy but illegal during the second and third trimesters. B) made abortion legal during the first two trimesters but gave states the right to regulate certain factors. C) gave states the right to regulate abortion as long as they do not impose an undue burden on women seeking the procedure. D) required physicians to test a fetus for viability if the fetus is estimated to be 20 weeks or older.
B) made abortion legal during the first two trimesters but gave states the right to regulate certain factors.
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of diaphragm use? A) Its use is limited to times of sexual activity. B) It has few side effects. C) It decreases risk for toxic shock syndrome. D) It decreases risk for human papillomavirus infection.
C) It decreases risk for toxic shock syndrome.
Which of the following does NOT damage latex when used as a lubricant with condoms? A) Vaseline B) baby oil C) K-Y jelly D) hand lotion
C) K-Y jelly
Oral contraceptives prevent pregnancy by: A) acting as a sperm barrier. B) causing spontaneous abortion. C) preventing ovulation. D) killing sperm.
C) preventing ovulation.
Approximately what percentage of abortions are performed before the twelfth week of gestation? A) 5% B) 15% C) 25% D) 35%
D) 35%
Which of the following methods of contraception is most effective at preventing pregnancy? A) male condom B) oral contraceptives C) intrauterine device D) Norplant implants
D) Norplant implants
The fertility awareness method is NOT recommended for any woman: A) for whom pregnancy would be a serious problem. B) who has very irregular menstrual cycles. C) who needs protection against STDs. D) all of the above.
D) all of the above.
