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Question 1

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There is no such thing as the perfect contraceptive. True or false?
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 2

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Which of the following are examples of contraception which require ongoing action by the user?
Answer
  • Oral contraceptives
  • Female condoms
  • Contraceptive implants
  • Intrauterine devices
  • Male condoms
  • Diaphragms
  • Steralization

Question 3

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Which of the following are examples of non-contraceptive benefits of contraception?
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  • Control of menstruation
  • Female equality
  • Improves sexual health
  • Controls women
  • Allows population growth

Question 4

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What are some risks of not providing contraception?
Answer
  • Economic risks
  • Increase rates of abortion
  • Increased rates of STIs
  • Iatrogenic problems
  • Decreased population growth

Question 5

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By what pattern is the combined oral contraceptive pill usually taken?
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  • Taken for 3 weeks, then a 7 day break
  • Taken continuously
  • Taken for 4 weeks, then a 7 day break
  • Taken for 3 months, then a 1 month break
  • Taken for 2 weeks, then a 2 week break

Question 6

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Which hormones are in the combined oral contraceptive pill?
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  • Oestrogen
  • Progesterone
  • GnRH
  • LH
  • FSH
  • Cortisol

Question 7

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Which of the following are contraceptive benefits of the combined oral contraceptive pill?
Answer
  • Easily reversible
  • Unrelated to sexual intercourse
  • Under the control of the woman
  • Alters the metabolism of hormones
  • Can be used to treat acne

Question 8

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Which of the following are non-contraceptive benefits of the combined oral pill?
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  • Reduces the risk of endometrial cancer
  • Reduces the risk of colon cancer
  • Reduces the risk of breast cancer
  • Alters bodily response to insulin, leading to weight loss
  • Reduces the risk of venous thromboembolism

Question 9

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How does the combined oral contraceptive prevent ovulation?
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  • Oestrogen levels are constantly high so the body is tricked into thinking its pregnant
  • The pill prevents LH surge mid-cycle so there is no stimulation of ovulation
  • Continually high progesterone tricks the body into thinking the corpus luteum is still functioning
  • The pill blocks FSH receptors on follicles which prevents follicle selection
  • Oestrogen causes the fallopian tubes to block the passage of oocytes

Question 10

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How does the combined oral contraceptive prevent sperm from entering the uterus?
Answer
  • It thickens the cervical mucous
  • It acts as a spermicide at the cervix
  • It causes the vagina to produce acidic secretions so that the sperm will be destroyed

Question 11

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The combined oral contraceptive causes thinning of the endometrium. How does this aid its contraceptive effects?
Answer
  • A fertilised egg would not be able to be laid down in the endometrium
  • It means the menses are much lighter
  • It causes increased contraction of the myometrial cells which would cause the products of contraception to be destroyed
  • It causes the uterus to shrink in size so it would be unable to support a growing foetus

Question 12

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Which hormone within the combined oral contraceptive pill causes the cervical mucous to thicken?
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  • Oestrogen
  • Progesterone

Question 13

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At which sites within the body does the oestrogen in the combined oral contraceptive pill work?
Answer
  • Hypothalamus
  • Anterior pituitary
  • Endometrium
  • Ovary
  • Fallopian tubes
  • Cervix

Question 14

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Why is there increased clotting factors produced when the combined oral contraceptive pill is taken?
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  • Because the liver produces more clotting factors as it would when a woman is pregnant in preparation for partuition
  • Because there is increased blood volume and liver produces more clotting enzymes
  • Because oestrogen is able to act on liver receptors
  • Because oestrogen can be broken down into precursors of clotting factors

Question 15

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Which hormone increases the risk of venous thromboembolism?
Answer
  • Oestrogen
  • Progesterone

Question 16

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What effects does the progesterone in the combined oral contraceptive pill have on the cardiovascular system?
Answer
  • Can cause high blood pressure
  • Can cause venous thromboembolism
  • Can decrease cardiac output
  • Can cause mitral stenosis

Question 17

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The combined oral contraceptive pill can alter hormone metabolism. What can this subsequently cause?
Answer
  • Renal stones
  • Gallstones
  • Liver cirrhosis
  • Crohn's disease
  • Jaundice

Question 18

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How does the combined oral contraceptive pill cause weight gain?
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  • It alters the metabolism of insulin
  • It increases insulin resistance
  • It reduces leptin levels
  • It decreases the amount of thyroxine produced from the thyroid gland
  • It increases the size of the uterus

Question 19

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Which drugs might the combined oral contraceptive pill interact with?
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  • Broad spectrum antibiotics
  • Liver enzyme inducing drugs
  • Statins
  • Glucocorticoids
  • Thiazide diuretics

Question 20

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There is strong evidence which proofs that the combined oral contraceptive pill can cause cervical cancer. True or false?
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 21

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Which of the following may mean a woman is unable to take the combined oral contraceptive?
Answer
  • A history of breast cancer
  • A history of migraines
  • A family history of thrombotic events, e.g. stroke
  • A history of depression
  • A busy lifestyle
  • Not having a long-term partner

Question 22

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What option can be given to women who would like to take the combined pill, but are not able to?
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  • Progesterone only pill
  • Fertility awareness
  • Oestrogen only pill

Question 23

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The window for taking the combined pill is smaller than the window for taking the progesterone only pill. True or false?
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  • True
  • False

Question 24

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How does the natural family planning method of contraception work?
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  • By predicting when ovulation and fertility will occur
  • By taking the womans temperature to predict ovulation
  • By using the womans mood to predict fertility

Question 25

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Which of the following are advantages of the natural family planning method?
Answer
  • It can be used in third world countries
  • It can be used by women from religions which don't believe in contraception
  • It limits sexual activity and can therefore reduce the risk of STIs
  • It has a low failure rate
  • It is non-medical

Question 26

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What is the most effective form of contraception?
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  • Male sterilization
  • Female sterilization
  • Contraceptive implant
  • Condoms
  • Combine oral contraceptive pill

Question 27

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Which type of intrauterine device can be used for a longer period of time?
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  • Copper-bearing coil
  • Progesterone releasing coil

Question 28

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How do intrauterine devices work as emergency contraceptives?
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  • Inflammatory response when the IUD is inserted will prevent implantation
  • The IUD contains methotrexate which will destroy any quickly dividing cells
  • The IUD covers the surface of the endometrium preventing implantation
  • The IUD will block the fallopian tubes

Question 29

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Which of the following could be considered disadvantages of the IUD?
Answer
  • It has to be fitted by a trained medical professional
  • It doesn't offer protection against STIs
  • It can be used long-term
  • It cannot be used in nulliparous women

Question 30

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Some evidence suggests that the IUD may increase bleeding during menstruation. How could this data be explained?
Answer
  • The bleeding on the IUD is heavier than bleeding on the combined oral contraceptive pill because the pill thins the endometrium
  • The IUD causes an inflammatory response which increases bleeding
  • This is a very hard variable to measure because it is so objective
  • The progesterone in the IUD causes the endometrium to proliferate

Question 31

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There is an increased risk of which of the following with the IUD?
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  • Ectopic pregnancy
  • Miscarriage
  • Thromboembolic event
  • Gallstones
  • Endometrial carcinoma

Question 32

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Which of the following are contraindications to the IUD?
Answer
  • Current vaginal infection
  • History of vaginal infection
  • Current pelvic inflammatory disease
  • Suspected pregnancy
  • History of menorrhagia
  • Being nulliparous

Question 33

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Why will insertion of a IUD be more painful for a nulliparous woman?
Answer
  • Because her cervix is smaller
  • Because her uterine corpus is smaller
  • Because she is not ovulating
  • Because she has a thinner endometrium
  • Because she has a thinner myometrium

Question 34

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Which of the following are advantages of the male condom?
Answer
  • Prevents transmission of STIs
  • Easily available
  • Contain spermicide
  • Are hypoallergenic
  • Do not interfere with sexual intercourse

Question 35

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How do female condoms work?
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  • They are inserted into the vagina to block sperm entering the cervix or uterus
  • They suck up to the cervix to prevent sperm entering
  • They stick to the walls of the vagina and attract sperm to prevent it reaching the cervix and uterus

Question 36

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What is one advantage of the female condom, which is not an advantage of the male condom?
Answer
  • They do not require a male erection to work
  • They are easily accessible
  • They are easy to use
  • They do not interrupt sexual intercourse

Question 37

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Contraceptive diagphragms are used alongside spermicide. True or false?
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 38

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Which of the following are disadvantages of the contraceptive diaphragm?
Answer
  • They increase the risk of STIs
  • They increase the risk of candida
  • They increase the risk of UTIs
  • The require teaching to be used correctly
  • They have to be put in in advance

Question 39

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Why can't cervical caps be used by everyone?
Answer
  • Because they require a particular shaped cervix
  • Because they require the woman to be multiparous
  • Because many women are allergic to them

Question 40

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Which of the following are advantages of cervical caps?
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  • They are very unobtrusive
  • They can be used in women with poor pelvic floors
  • The reduce the risk of candida
  • They do not need to be used with spermicide

Question 41

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What is the critical time period for the use of emergency contraception?
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  • 12 hours
  • 24 hours
  • 48 hours
  • 72 hours

Question 42

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Which of the following are side effects of the emergency contraceptive pill?
Answer
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Migraines
  • Fatigue
  • Heavy menstruation

Question 43

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Which of the following conditions would contraindicate the emergency contraceptive pill?
Answer
  • Migraines
  • Chlamydia
  • Endometriosis
  • Gastritis

Question 44

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What is another term for the progesterone only pill?
Answer
  • Mini pill
  • Single pill
  • Alternative contraceptive pill
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