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As a nurse, what is your role in providing counseling for contraception? - ANSWER- -look at
how old they are
- risk factors
-will they remember to take a pill
-side effects
-cost
-convenience
-cultural beliefs
Age considerations for contraception - ANSWER- Adolescents
- misinformation about getting pregnant
- risk-taking behavior
Perimenopausal women (getting ready for menopause)
- dont think they can get pregnant
In order to be considered menopause how long do you have to go without a period? - ANSWER-
12 months
Sterilization - ANSWER- permanent fertility control achieved through surgical procedures
Female
- tubal sterilization
- sterile right away
Male
- vasectomy
,- has to have a 0 sperm count before deemed sterile
Bilateral Tubal Ligation (BTL) - ANSWER- permanent birth control achieved through the
blocking or cutting of the Fallopian tubes
- remove section of tube and cauterize them
- can be done at delivery with a C-section
- avoid intercourse for 1 week
- avoid heavy lifting and strenuous exercise for 1 week
Vasectomy - ANSWER- Clamp off and remove section and cauterize both vas deferens
- rest afterwards
- should wear scrotal supporter for 24 hours
- ice for first 4 hours
- mild analgesic
- can not bathe for 24 hours
- no strenuous exercise for 1 week
If you had a vaginal delivery, how long should you wait before having tubes tied? - ANSWER-
Atleast 6-8 weeks after having baby
Nexplanon (Norplant) - ANSWER- a plastic capsule inserted in a woman's upper arm that
releases a low dose of progestin to prevent pregnancy
- can feel it under the skin
- left in for 3 years
- stops egg from being released
Depoprovera - ANSWER- The birth control shot; lasts 15 weeks BUT should get injection
every 13 weeks
- injection can be given before patient leaves hospital after having baby
Biggest complaint of depo is.. - ANSWER- Weight gain
Oral hormonal contraceptives - ANSWER- Some have both estrogen and progesterone, some
have only progesterone
,- 4 placebo pills that contain iron
- 24 days of hormones
- suppose to start the Sunday after period starts OR the day period starts
- if you miss 3 pills start a whole new pack
Who should NOT take oral BC pills? - ANSWER- - smokers
- women with estrogen dependent cancer
- people with hypertension
- hx of blood clots, CVA, or migraines
- over age of 35
Benefits of BC pills and Side effects - ANSWER- Benefits
- helps with acne
- decrease pain from mensuration
- regulates periods
- increases bone density
Side effects
- break through bleeding
- headaches
- n/v
What type of medications decrease the efficiency of oral contraceptives? - ANSWER-
Antibiotics
- wait at least 4 days until off antibiotics to rely on BC
St. John's Warts
Certain Anticonvulsants
Morning after pill - ANSWER- - up to 72 hours after intercourse to take it
- not a form of birth control
, - about $50 a pill
Transdermal patch - ANSWER- - Leave on for 7 days
- 3 different patches for 21 days
- leave off for 1 week
- change site with each patch
- releases estrogen and progesterone
- suppresses ovulation, and thickens cervical mucous
NuvaRing - ANSWER- - releases low doses of hormones
- inserted through the vagina
- left in for 3 weeks
- leave out for 1 week before inserting new ring
Intrauterine devices - ANSWER- Copper- T
- left in for 10 years
- causes inflammatory response
- watch for pain or bleeding
Levonorgestrel IUS (Mirena) or (Kyleena)
- left in for 3-5 years
- thickens cervical mucous preventing sperm from swimming
- watch for pain, break through bleeding
- check strings monthly
- IUD is most effective form of BC
What is the number 1 effective form of birth control? - ANSWER- IUD
Condom - ANSWER- - prevent STI
Answers (Already Passed) | A+ Graded | 2026
Updates | 100% correct
As a nurse, what is your role in providing counseling for contraception? - ANSWER- -look at
how old they are
- risk factors
-will they remember to take a pill
-side effects
-cost
-convenience
-cultural beliefs
Age considerations for contraception - ANSWER- Adolescents
- misinformation about getting pregnant
- risk-taking behavior
Perimenopausal women (getting ready for menopause)
- dont think they can get pregnant
In order to be considered menopause how long do you have to go without a period? - ANSWER-
12 months
Sterilization - ANSWER- permanent fertility control achieved through surgical procedures
Female
- tubal sterilization
- sterile right away
Male
- vasectomy
,- has to have a 0 sperm count before deemed sterile
Bilateral Tubal Ligation (BTL) - ANSWER- permanent birth control achieved through the
blocking or cutting of the Fallopian tubes
- remove section of tube and cauterize them
- can be done at delivery with a C-section
- avoid intercourse for 1 week
- avoid heavy lifting and strenuous exercise for 1 week
Vasectomy - ANSWER- Clamp off and remove section and cauterize both vas deferens
- rest afterwards
- should wear scrotal supporter for 24 hours
- ice for first 4 hours
- mild analgesic
- can not bathe for 24 hours
- no strenuous exercise for 1 week
If you had a vaginal delivery, how long should you wait before having tubes tied? - ANSWER-
Atleast 6-8 weeks after having baby
Nexplanon (Norplant) - ANSWER- a plastic capsule inserted in a woman's upper arm that
releases a low dose of progestin to prevent pregnancy
- can feel it under the skin
- left in for 3 years
- stops egg from being released
Depoprovera - ANSWER- The birth control shot; lasts 15 weeks BUT should get injection
every 13 weeks
- injection can be given before patient leaves hospital after having baby
Biggest complaint of depo is.. - ANSWER- Weight gain
Oral hormonal contraceptives - ANSWER- Some have both estrogen and progesterone, some
have only progesterone
,- 4 placebo pills that contain iron
- 24 days of hormones
- suppose to start the Sunday after period starts OR the day period starts
- if you miss 3 pills start a whole new pack
Who should NOT take oral BC pills? - ANSWER- - smokers
- women with estrogen dependent cancer
- people with hypertension
- hx of blood clots, CVA, or migraines
- over age of 35
Benefits of BC pills and Side effects - ANSWER- Benefits
- helps with acne
- decrease pain from mensuration
- regulates periods
- increases bone density
Side effects
- break through bleeding
- headaches
- n/v
What type of medications decrease the efficiency of oral contraceptives? - ANSWER-
Antibiotics
- wait at least 4 days until off antibiotics to rely on BC
St. John's Warts
Certain Anticonvulsants
Morning after pill - ANSWER- - up to 72 hours after intercourse to take it
- not a form of birth control
, - about $50 a pill
Transdermal patch - ANSWER- - Leave on for 7 days
- 3 different patches for 21 days
- leave off for 1 week
- change site with each patch
- releases estrogen and progesterone
- suppresses ovulation, and thickens cervical mucous
NuvaRing - ANSWER- - releases low doses of hormones
- inserted through the vagina
- left in for 3 weeks
- leave out for 1 week before inserting new ring
Intrauterine devices - ANSWER- Copper- T
- left in for 10 years
- causes inflammatory response
- watch for pain or bleeding
Levonorgestrel IUS (Mirena) or (Kyleena)
- left in for 3-5 years
- thickens cervical mucous preventing sperm from swimming
- watch for pain, break through bleeding
- check strings monthly
- IUD is most effective form of BC
What is the number 1 effective form of birth control? - ANSWER- IUD
Condom - ANSWER- - prevent STI
