Personal Health Ch. 10 (BC)

In addition to preventing pregnancy, which of the following is an advantage of using combination pills for contraception? A. Decreases risk of endometrial and ovarian cancers B. Maximizes fluid retention C. Increases the number of ovarian cysts D. Completely prevents osteoporosis

A. Decreases risk of endometrial and ovarian cancers

A primary disadvantage associated with combination oral contraceptive pills is __________. A. Increased risk of blood clots B. Decreased blood pressure C. Decreased risk of thrombotic stroke D. Reduced risk of myocardial infarction

A. Increased risk of blood clots

Jane is using progestin-only pills. Which of the following best explains how this form of birth control protects her from an unplanned pregnancy? A. It thickens cervical mucus and interferes with implantation. B. It kills sperm. C. It prevents the release of an egg. D. It thickens the lining of the fallopian tubes to impede the travel of both egg and sperm.

A. It thickens cervical mucus and interferes with implantation.

Jamie wants to completely protect herself from STIs and the risk of pregnancy. The best contraceptive method for her would be A. abstinence. B. IUD. C. a contraceptive patch. D. withdrawal.

A. abstinence.

A significant benefit of using condoms is that they A. prevent the spread of some sexually transmitted infections. B. have been proven to be 100% effective in preventing pregnancy. C. are rarely used inconsistently. D. are inexpensive and include spermicide.

A. prevent the spread of some sexually transmitted infections.

Which of the following products is/are safe to use as a condom lubricant? A. water-based lubricants B. any type of hand or body lotion C. baby oil or mineral oil D. petroleum jelly

A. water-based lubricants

The Mirena IUD must be replaced how often to ensure effectiveness? A. Once a year B. Every 5 years C. Every 7 years D. Every 3 years

B. Every 5 years

Combination oral contraceptive pills are a combination of the hormones estrogen and __________. A. Prostaglandin B. Progestin C. Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) D. Testosterone

B. Progestin

Which of the following is NOT a beneficial side effect of contraception? A. relief of menstrual cramps B. a reduction in LDL (so-called "bad" cholesterol) levels C. protection from STIs D. a reduction in acne

B. a reduction in LDL (so-called "bad" cholesterol) levels

Nawar and Leslie have decided they don't want biological children. Which of the following contraceptive methods may suit Nawar and Leslie but not a couple who do want biological children at a later date? A. emergency contraceptive pills B. a vasectomy for Nawar or tubal ligation for Leslie C. a contraceptive injection for Leslie D. an intrauterine device (IUD) for Leslie E. a male condom for Nawar or a female condom for Leslie

B. a vasectomy for Nawar or tubal ligation for Leslie

Which of the following contraceptives is effective immediately and only needs to be replaced every 5 to 10 years? A. female condom B. intrauterine device (IUD) C. Nexplanon D. vaginal contraceptive ring

B. intrauterine device (IUD)

The highest rates of effectiveness for emergency contraceptive pills occur when they are taken within what time frame after unprotected intercourse? A. 5 days B. 3 days C. 24 hours D. 48 hours

C. 24 hours

Which health risk is associated with long-term use of Depo-Provera contraceptive injections? A. Weight gain and obesity B. Irregular bleeding C. Loss of bone density D. Heavier periods

C. Loss of bone density

Which IUD uses NO hormones and can be left in place for 10 to 12 years? A. Skyla B. NuvaRing C. ParaGard D. Mirena

C. ParaGard

Which behavior should a woman completely avoid to decrease the risk of blood clots when she is taking a combination oral contraceptive pill? A. Consuming alcohol B. Poorly managing stress C. Smoking D. Consuming caffeine

C. Smoking

Which of the following can cause condoms to be less effective? A. Using condoms that are not made of latex. B. Storing them in a location that reaches a cool temperature. C. Storing them in a location that reaches a high temperature. D. Using contraceptive jelly as a lubricant.

C. Storing them in a location that reaches a high temperature.

Which of the following forms of birth control must be fitted and inserted into the uterus by a physician? A. Cervical cap B. Female condom C. Diaphragm D. IUD

D. IUD

Gina uses a hormonal contraceptive that has the effect of reducing her menstrual periods to one every three months. Gina most likely uses A. the Ortho Evra patch. B. combination birth control pills. C. Depo-Provera injections. D. Seasonale or Seasonique pills.

D. Seasonale or Seasonique pills.

Which contraceptive is most associated with urinary tract infections? A. IUD B. Female condom C. Male condom D. Spermicide

D. Spermicide

Which of the following statements about emergency contraceptive pills is FALSE? A. When taken within 24 hours, they reduce the risk of pregnancy by up to 95 percent. B. They contain the same type of hormones as regular birth control pills and are used after unprotected intercourse but before a woman misses her period. C. They function just as hormonal contraceptives do to prevent pregnancy by delaying or inhibiting ovulation, inhibiting fertilization, or blocking the implantation of a fertilized egg, depending on the phase of the woman's menstrual cycle. D. They are early abortion pills used to terminate a pregnancy that is already established.

D. They are early abortion pills used to terminate a pregnancy that is already established.

Which type of birth control prevents the meeting of egg and sperm by physical or chemical means? A. behavioral method B. surgical method C. hormonal method D. barrier method

D. barrier method

Which of the following is an advantage of the Depo-Provera contraceptive injection? A. the method can be stopped, with immediate relief of side effects, if problems arise B. protection against STIs C. weight loss D. menstrual periods become lighter and may eventually cease

D. menstrual periods become lighter and may eventually cease

plastic capsule inserted into woman's upper arm

Nexplanon

soft, flexible ring inserted into vagina

NuvaRing

patch that releases hormones

Xulane

block meeting of sperm and egg by means of a physical barrier, chemical barrier, or both

barrier methods

drugs taken within 3 to 5 days after unprotected intercourse to prevent pregnancy

emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs)

T/F: Petroleum jelly is an effective lubricant for use with condoms.

false

T/F: The Implanon contraceptive implant provides protection from pregnancy and HIV.

false

T/F: The emergency contraceptive pill is 100 percent effective when taken up to 72 hours after unprotected intercourse.

false

introduce synthetic hormones into woman's system to prevent ovulation, thicken cervical mucus, or prevent a fertilized egg from implanting

hormonal methods

surgical removal of the uterus

hysterectomy

insert device into uterus to either introduce synthetic hormones or interfere with sperm movement or egg fertilization

intrauterine methods

# of pregnancies per 100 users likely to occur in the first year of use of a particular birth control method if it is used consistently and correctly

perfect-use failure rate

permanent fertility control achieved through surgical procedures

sterilization

sterilization of a woman that involves cutting and tying of fallopian tubes

tubal ligation

# of pregnancies per 100 users likely to occur in the first year of use of a particular birth control method if it is not used consistently or correctly

typical-use failure rate

male sterilization procedure that involves cutting and tying off the vasa deferentia

vasectomy