Questions And Correct Answers Graded A+
FSH and LH
What does an ovarian follicle need to mature and for ovulation to then occur?
Thickened
Progesterone ___________ cervical mucous
Distal part of fallopian tube
Where does fertilization of an egg occur?
Dysmenorrhea
Painful periods
Hypermenorrhea
Prolonged periods
SHBG (sex hormone binding globulin)
,What do OCs raise in the blood that reduce free testosterone and reduce libido?
Ortho patch
Which birth control method has a black box warning of exposing up to 60% more
estrogen than oral contraceptives leading to a greater clotting risk
Depression
Major adverse effect of combined oral contraceptives from the level of
progesterone
Risk of cardiovascular disease particularly DVT R/T hyper coagulability
Nursing diagnosis for patients on birth control (this is due to estrogen content)
Abdominal pain
Chest pain (severe), cough, SOA
Headache (severe), dizziness, weakness, numbness
Eye problems (Vision loss or blurring), speech problems
Severe leg pain (Calf of thigh)
(ACHES)
Early pill danger signals
, Use of antibiotics
(Amoxicillin, ampicillin, doxycycline, griseofulvin, minocycline, penicillin,
tetracycline, etc.)
Common cause of birth control failing
Depo Provera injectable
Form of progesterone only birth control
Weight gain, decreased libido, acne
Side effects of progesterone only birth control
Bone density decline with use greater than 2 years
Black box warning of Depo-provera
Nexplanon (Larc)
Flexible plastic rod the size of a matchstick that is put under the skin of your arm
and can be used up to three years
Nexplanon (Larc)
Most cost effective and long-acting reversible contraception according to NICE