MN 576 UNIT 5 MIDTERM FULL STUDY
GUIDE 2026 QUESTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC). Answer: Intrauterine
devices and implant methods of contraception, which last for several
years, earn high satisfaction rates and reduce rates of unintended
pregnancy and abortion compared to other methods.
⩥ LARC advantages. Answer: - you don't have to think about it for years
- is reversible
⩥ Nexplon. Answer: A progestin-only implant good for 3 years.
- should be implanted in the first five days of the menstrual cycle if
hormonal contraception is not being used
- ideally should wait to insert in the 4th month postpartum in
breastfeeding women, but if limited contraception access, can insert
immediately postpartum.
⩥ Nexplon advatages. Answer: - ease of use, discrete
often relieves dysmenorrhea and endometriosis
reduces the risk of ectopic pregnancy
no estrogen
reversible
, ⩥ Nexplon disadvantages. Answer: has to be removed to become
pregnant
must be inserted and removed by a properly trained provider
does not protect against STDs
can still get ovarian cysts
1 in 10 have abnormal bleeding/spotting
can get an infection at the insertion site
risk of thromboembolic events
⩥ Nexplanon contraindications. Answer: current DVT or PE
active viral hepatitis or severe cirrhosis
benign or malignant liver tumor
undiagnosed vaginal bleeding
current or recent (within last five years) breast cancer
SLE with positive antiphospholipid antibody
⩥ intrauterine device (IUD). Answer: small, T-shaped device inserted by
a trained practitioner inside the uterus to prevent pregnancy
- good for 5-10 years depending on the type
GUIDE 2026 QUESTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC). Answer: Intrauterine
devices and implant methods of contraception, which last for several
years, earn high satisfaction rates and reduce rates of unintended
pregnancy and abortion compared to other methods.
⩥ LARC advantages. Answer: - you don't have to think about it for years
- is reversible
⩥ Nexplon. Answer: A progestin-only implant good for 3 years.
- should be implanted in the first five days of the menstrual cycle if
hormonal contraception is not being used
- ideally should wait to insert in the 4th month postpartum in
breastfeeding women, but if limited contraception access, can insert
immediately postpartum.
⩥ Nexplon advatages. Answer: - ease of use, discrete
often relieves dysmenorrhea and endometriosis
reduces the risk of ectopic pregnancy
no estrogen
reversible
, ⩥ Nexplon disadvantages. Answer: has to be removed to become
pregnant
must be inserted and removed by a properly trained provider
does not protect against STDs
can still get ovarian cysts
1 in 10 have abnormal bleeding/spotting
can get an infection at the insertion site
risk of thromboembolic events
⩥ Nexplanon contraindications. Answer: current DVT or PE
active viral hepatitis or severe cirrhosis
benign or malignant liver tumor
undiagnosed vaginal bleeding
current or recent (within last five years) breast cancer
SLE with positive antiphospholipid antibody
⩥ intrauterine device (IUD). Answer: small, T-shaped device inserted by
a trained practitioner inside the uterus to prevent pregnancy
- good for 5-10 years depending on the type
