Exam 7: Contraception and Abortion

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The female condom is similar to the male...

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This method involves injecting liquid si...

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A) It does not affect the endometrium of the woman in any way.
B) It needs to be taken just once in a lifetime as its effect is permanent.
C) It is ideal for women who cannot take the pill because of blood pressure problems.
D) It protects women from contracting sexually transmitted infections (STIs) .

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A) It is a type of pill for emergency contraception.
B) Its action is primarily to cause abortion.
C) It stimulates the growth of the endometrium.
D) It contains only progestin.

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A) It is made of polyurethane.
B) It works like the other progestin-only methods.
C) It eliminates the use of spermicides and microbicides.
D) It is made of silicone.

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A) It provides nourishment to the endometrium.
B) It can induce a very early abortion.
C) It prevents natural miscarriages.
D) It renders women completely infertile.

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A) They cause the thinning of the cervical mucus.
B) They stimulate ovulation.
C) They inhibit the growth of the endometrium.
D) They permanently block the fallopian tubes.

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A) It interferes with the production of female sex hormones.
B) It offers no protection from sexually transmitted infections (STIs) .
C) It is temporary and does not prevent pregnancy in the long run.
D) It has a high failure rate.

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A) It makes it difficult for sperm to survive in the fallopian tubes.
B) It causes the endometrium of the uterus to be sloughed off.
C) It induces the release of progesterone.
D) It prevents ovulation.

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A) Its action is almost always to prevent pregnancy,not to cause abortion.
B) It protects women from sexually transmitted infections (STIs) .
C) It is yet to be approved by the FDA because of its high failure rate.
D) It is most effective when taken 5 days after intercourse.

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A) It does not interfere in any way with sex hormone production.
B) It interferes with both a man's erection and ejaculation.
C) It is a brief and relatively simple procedure.
D) It requires either cutting or tying up the vas deferens.

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A) It requires exceptional motivation on the part of the man.
B) It results in a lower sperm count in men.
C) It leads to infertility in women when practiced for more than two years.
D) It requires a prescription.

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A major disadvantage of the IUD is its i...

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A) calendar method
B) withdrawal method
C) cervical mucus method
D) basal body temperature (BBT) method

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RU-486,or mifepristone,is a drug which i...

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A) It eliminates the need for spermicidal cream or jelly.
B) It prevents toxic shock syndrome in women unlike the other methods of contraception.
C) It is permanent and needs to be inserted just once in a woman's lifetime.
D) It protects women from sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as chlamydia.

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A) Vasectomies are not always effective right after they are performed.
B) Vasectomies have a higher failure rate than that of birth control pills.
C) Vasectomies are only effective when performed on men under 30.
D) Vasectomies have a higher failure rate than that of contraceptive foams.

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