Exam 1 Quiz Questions and Answers- Contraception,
Infertility, STDs
Which of the following is a contraindication to estrogen/progestin containing
methods (combined oral contraception, patch, or ring
Question options:
mother with a history of breast cancer
well controlled hypertension
a personal history of migraine with aura
cigarette smoking one pack per day in a 30 year old
a personal history of migraine with aura
Which of the following is commonly found after 1 year of using DMPA (Depo-
Provera)
Question options:
weight gain
hypermenorrhea
acne
rapid return of fertility
weight gain
According to the United States Medical Eligibility Criteria (US MEC) for
Contraception Use, which of the following is a clinical condition in which the use
of a copper containing intrauterine device (Cu-IUD) or levonorgestrel releasing
IUD (LNG-IUD) is contraindicated?
Question options:
uncomplicated valvular heart disease
current pelvic inflammatory disease
hypertension
dysmenorrhea
current pelvic inflammatory disease
A 24 year old woman who requests emergency contraception in oral form wants
to know the effects if pregnancy does occur. You respond that there is the risk
increased rate of:
Question options:
spontaneous abortion
birth defects
placental abruption
none of the above
none of the above
When considering the use Nexplanon (progesterone implant) for contraception
the NP realizes that
, Question options:
three rods are placed under the skin
this method provides effective contraception for up to 2 years
this method can lose effectiveness over time in overweight or obese women
this method is considered acceptable for select women with a history of
thrombophilias
this method can lose effectiveness over time in overweight or obese women
With the use of a LNG-IUD (Mirena, Skyla) a form of long acting reversible
contraceptive (LARC), which one of the following is normally noted?
Question options:
Endometrial hyperplasia
hypermenorrhea
Increase in PID rates
reduction in menstrual flow
reduction in menstrual flow
As you prescribe Combined Oral Contraceptives (COC) containing the progestin
drospirenone (found in Yasmin or Yaz), you offer the following advice:
Question options:
"Always take this pill on a full stomach"
"You should not take acetaminophen when using this birth control pill."
"Avoid using salt substitutes containing potassium."
"You will likely notice that premenstrual syndrome symptoms might become
worse."
"Avoid using salt substitutes containing potassium."
A 26 year old breastfeeding mother of a 4 month old asks about hormonal
contraceptives. In counseling her on the use of the progestin only pill (POP), you
mention all of the following except:
Question options:
the pill is taken every day.
POP is a more effective contraceptive than combined oral contraceptives
POP does not alter the quality or quantity of breast milk
POP is associated with bleeding irregularity, ranging from prolonged flow to
amenorrhea.
POP is a more effective contraceptive than combined oral contraceptives
By using a diaphragm with spermicide nonoxynol-9 during sexual intercourse, a
woman is likely at increased risk for:
Question options:
Cervical stenosis
Urinary tract infection
Increase perivaginal lactobacilli colonization
ovarian malignancy
Urinary tract infection
Infertility, STDs
Which of the following is a contraindication to estrogen/progestin containing
methods (combined oral contraception, patch, or ring
Question options:
mother with a history of breast cancer
well controlled hypertension
a personal history of migraine with aura
cigarette smoking one pack per day in a 30 year old
a personal history of migraine with aura
Which of the following is commonly found after 1 year of using DMPA (Depo-
Provera)
Question options:
weight gain
hypermenorrhea
acne
rapid return of fertility
weight gain
According to the United States Medical Eligibility Criteria (US MEC) for
Contraception Use, which of the following is a clinical condition in which the use
of a copper containing intrauterine device (Cu-IUD) or levonorgestrel releasing
IUD (LNG-IUD) is contraindicated?
Question options:
uncomplicated valvular heart disease
current pelvic inflammatory disease
hypertension
dysmenorrhea
current pelvic inflammatory disease
A 24 year old woman who requests emergency contraception in oral form wants
to know the effects if pregnancy does occur. You respond that there is the risk
increased rate of:
Question options:
spontaneous abortion
birth defects
placental abruption
none of the above
none of the above
When considering the use Nexplanon (progesterone implant) for contraception
the NP realizes that
, Question options:
three rods are placed under the skin
this method provides effective contraception for up to 2 years
this method can lose effectiveness over time in overweight or obese women
this method is considered acceptable for select women with a history of
thrombophilias
this method can lose effectiveness over time in overweight or obese women
With the use of a LNG-IUD (Mirena, Skyla) a form of long acting reversible
contraceptive (LARC), which one of the following is normally noted?
Question options:
Endometrial hyperplasia
hypermenorrhea
Increase in PID rates
reduction in menstrual flow
reduction in menstrual flow
As you prescribe Combined Oral Contraceptives (COC) containing the progestin
drospirenone (found in Yasmin or Yaz), you offer the following advice:
Question options:
"Always take this pill on a full stomach"
"You should not take acetaminophen when using this birth control pill."
"Avoid using salt substitutes containing potassium."
"You will likely notice that premenstrual syndrome symptoms might become
worse."
"Avoid using salt substitutes containing potassium."
A 26 year old breastfeeding mother of a 4 month old asks about hormonal
contraceptives. In counseling her on the use of the progestin only pill (POP), you
mention all of the following except:
Question options:
the pill is taken every day.
POP is a more effective contraceptive than combined oral contraceptives
POP does not alter the quality or quantity of breast milk
POP is associated with bleeding irregularity, ranging from prolonged flow to
amenorrhea.
POP is a more effective contraceptive than combined oral contraceptives
By using a diaphragm with spermicide nonoxynol-9 during sexual intercourse, a
woman is likely at increased risk for:
Question options:
Cervical stenosis
Urinary tract infection
Increase perivaginal lactobacilli colonization
ovarian malignancy
Urinary tract infection
