Question 1

Which of the following is an advantage of using contraceptive implants?

Accepted Answer

A) It protects women from developing amenorrhea. 
B) It is ideal for women who have adverse reactions to progestin-only pills. 
C) It protects women from all sexually transmitted diseases. 
D) It requires no reliance on memory for up to 3 years. 
A) It protects women from developing amenorrhea. 
B) It is ideal for women who have adverse reactions to progestin-only pills. 
C) It protects women from all sexually transmitted diseases. 
D) It requires no reliance on memory for up to 3 years. D

Question 2

Which of the following is true about a vasectomy?

Accepted Answer

A) It involves permanently blocking a man's Bartholin glands. 
B) It involves hospitalizing the man for weeks after the operation. 
C) It allows the man to assume contraceptive responsibility. 
D) It is impractical as a permanent, long-term method of contraception. 
A) It involves permanently blocking a man's Bartholin glands. 
B) It involves hospitalizing the man for weeks after the operation. 
C) It allows the man to assume contraceptive responsibility. 
D) It is impractical as a permanent, long-term method of contraception. C

Question 3

Which of the following is true of progestin-only pills?

Accepted Answer

A) They have a typical-user failure rate that is distinctly lower than that of combination pills. 
B) They reduce the production of breast milk and therefore cannot be used by nursing women. 
C) They were developed to combat the side effects caused by estrogen in combination pills. 
D) They are a poorer alternative to combination pills for women with high blood pressure. 
A) They have a typical-user failure rate that is distinctly lower than that of combination pills. 
B) They reduce the production of breast milk and therefore cannot be used by nursing women. 
C) They were developed to combat the side effects caused by estrogen in combination pills. 
D) They are a poorer alternative to combination pills for women with high blood pressure. C

Question 4

How does RU-486 work?

Accepted Answer

A) It makes it difficult for sperms to survive in the fallopian tubes. 
B) It causes the endometrium of the uterus to be sloughed off. 
C) It induces the release of progesterone. 
D) It prevents ovulation. 
A) It makes it difficult for sperms to survive in the fallopian tubes. 
B) It causes the endometrium of the uterus to be sloughed off. 
C) It induces the release of progesterone. 
D) It prevents ovulation.

Question 5

Which of the following is an advantage of progestin-only pills?

Accepted Answer

A) They can be taken by women who intend to breastfeed during the first six weeks after childbirth. 
B) They have a typical-user failure rate that is distinctly lower than that of combination pills. 
C) They regularize the menstrual cycles of women who take them regularly. 
D) They are a safer alternative to combination pills for women above 35 who smoke. 
A) They can be taken by women who intend to breastfeed during the first six weeks after childbirth. 
B) They have a typical-user failure rate that is distinctly lower than that of combination pills. 
C) They regularize the menstrual cycles of women who take them regularly. 
D) They are a safer alternative to combination pills for women above 35 who smoke.

Question 6

Which of the following is the most effective means of contraception?

Accepted Answer

A) Spermicidal foam 
B) FemCap 
C) Vasectomy 
D) Withdrawal 
A) Spermicidal foam 
B) FemCap 
C) Vasectomy 
D) Withdrawal

Question 7

FemCap, the sponge, and the diaphragm are all:

Accepted Answer

A) hormonal methods of birth control. 
B) intrauterine devices. 
C) vaginal barrier devices. 
D) oral contraceptives. 
A) hormonal methods of birth control. 
B) intrauterine devices. 
C) vaginal barrier devices. 
D) oral contraceptives.

Question 8

A(n) _____ is a cap-shaped rubber contraceptive device that fits inside a woman's vagina over the cervix.

Accepted Answer

A) vaginal ring 
B) intrauterine device 
C) diaphragm 
D) minipill 
A) vaginal ring 
B) intrauterine device 
C) diaphragm 
D) minipill

Question 9

A major advantage of spermicides is that they:

Accepted Answer

A) are readily available over-the-counter in drug stores. 
B) provide protection against bacterial STIs. 
C) need not be used with other forms of contraception. 
D) have a very low failure rate. 
A) are readily available over-the-counter in drug stores. 
B) provide protection against bacterial STIs. 
C) need not be used with other forms of contraception. 
D) have a very low failure rate.

Question 10

Which of the following is true of the diaphragm?

Accepted Answer

A) A woman may not be able to use the same diaphragm size after childbirth. 
B) Coating the diaphragm with spermicidal foam reduces its effectiveness. 
C) The diaphragm has a lower failure rate than that of intrauterine devices. 
D) The diaphragm can be left in place with no adverse effects during menstruation. 
A) A woman may not be able to use the same diaphragm size after childbirth. 
B) Coating the diaphragm with spermicidal foam reduces its effectiveness. 
C) The diaphragm has a lower failure rate than that of intrauterine devices. 
D) The diaphragm can be left in place with no adverse effects during menstruation.

Question 11

Women on the pill have an increased susceptibility to:

Accepted Answer

A) ovarian cancer. 
B) endometric cancer. 
C) microcephaly. 
D) chlamydia. 
A) ovarian cancer. 
B) endometric cancer. 
C) microcephaly. 
D) chlamydia.

Question 12

Which of the following women would be best suited to the calendar method of contraception?

Accepted Answer

A) Beatrice, who has a cycle that varies from 30 to 48 days 
B) Leda, who has amenorrhea 
C) Alice, who has a cycle that varies between 28 and 40 days 
D) Hannah, who has a consistent 28-day cycle 
A) Beatrice, who has a cycle that varies from 30 to 48 days 
B) Leda, who has amenorrhea 
C) Alice, who has a cycle that varies between 28 and 40 days 
D) Hannah, who has a consistent 28-day cycle

Question 13

Discuss the reversible, nonsurgical form of sterilization currently under development.

Accepted Answer

This method involves injecting liquid si

Question 14

Which of the following is true of Misoprostol?

Accepted Answer

A) It protects the fetus from being aborted. 
B) It is also used to treat ulcers. 
C) It is the most commonly used oral contraceptive. 
D) It protects women from contracting STDs. 
A) It protects the fetus from being aborted. 
B) It is also used to treat ulcers. 
C) It is the most commonly used oral contraceptive. 
D) It protects women from contracting STDs.

Question 15

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the BBT (basal body temperature) method of contraception?

Accepted Answer

A) It determines "safe" days only before ovulation. 
B) It determines "safe" days only after ovulation. 
C) It cannot be used by women with regular menstrual cycles. 
D) It cannot be used by women above the age of 25. 
A) It determines "safe" days only before ovulation. 
B) It determines "safe" days only after ovulation. 
C) It cannot be used by women with regular menstrual cycles. 
D) It cannot be used by women above the age of 25.

Question 16

Which of the following is an advantage of Depo-Provera?

Accepted Answer

A) It does not affect the endometrium of the woman in any way. 
B) It is permanent and needs to be taken just once in a woman's lifetime. 
C) It is ideal for women who cannot take the pill because of blood pressure problems. 
D) It protects women from contracting sexually transmitted diseases. 
A) It does not affect the endometrium of the woman in any way. 
B) It is permanent and needs to be taken just once in a woman's lifetime. 
C) It is ideal for women who cannot take the pill because of blood pressure problems. 
D) It protects women from contracting sexually transmitted diseases.

Question 17

What is the withdrawal method of contraception? What are its advantages and disadvantages?

Accepted Answer

Withdrawal or "pulling out", as it is co

Question 18

The male condom works by:

Accepted Answer

A) preventing ejaculation. 
B) preventing sperms from entering the vagina. 
C) inhibiting ovulation. 
D) inhibiting the production of sperms. 
A) preventing ejaculation. 
B) preventing sperms from entering the vagina. 
C) inhibiting ovulation. 
D) inhibiting the production of sperms.

Question 19

In what way are birth control pills more advantageous than condoms, diaphragms, and spermicidal foams?

Accepted Answer

A) Unlike spermicidal foams, birth control pills do not react with other drugs women might take. 
B) Unlike condoms, birth control pills do not interfere with pleasure during sexual intercourse. 
C) Unlike diaphragms, birth control pills protect women from sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). 
D) Unlike condoms, birth control pills are simple to understand and easy to use. 
A) Unlike spermicidal foams, birth control pills do not react with other drugs women might take. 
B) Unlike condoms, birth control pills do not interfere with pleasure during sexual intercourse. 
C) Unlike diaphragms, birth control pills protect women from sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). 
D) Unlike condoms, birth control pills are simple to understand and easy to use.

Question 20

In what way does the copper IUD differ from Mirena?

Accepted Answer

A) Unlike the copper IUD, Mirena is T-shaped. 
B) Unlike Mirena, the copper IUD contains high levels of progesterone. 
C) Unlike the copper IUD, Mirena reduces the menstrual flow of most women. 
D) Unlike Mirena, the copper IUD prevents women from using tampons. 
A) Unlike the copper IUD, Mirena is T-shaped. 
B) Unlike Mirena, the copper IUD contains high levels of progesterone. 
C) Unlike the copper IUD, Mirena reduces the menstrual flow of most women. 
D) Unlike Mirena, the copper IUD prevents women from using tampons.

Which of the following is an advantage of using contraceptive implants?

Which of the following is true about a vasectomy?

Which of the following is true of progestin-only pills?

How does RU-486 work?

Which of the following is an advantage of progestin-only pills?

Which of the following is the most effective means of contraception?

FemCap, the sponge, and the diaphragm are all:

A(n) _____ is a cap-shaped rubber contraceptive device that fits inside a woman's vagina over the cervix.

A major advantage of spermicides is that they:

Which of the following is true of the diaphragm?

Women on the pill have an increased susceptibility to:

Which of the following women would be best suited to the calendar method of contraception?

Discuss the reversible, nonsurgical form of sterilization currently under development.

Which of the following is true of Misoprostol?

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the BBT (basal body temperature) method of contraception?

Which of the following is an advantage of Depo-Provera?

What is the withdrawal method of contraception? What are its advantages and disadvantages?

The male condom works by:

In what way are birth control pills more advantageous than condoms, diaphragms, and spermicidal foams?

In what way does the copper IUD differ from Mirena?

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Exam 7: Contraception and Abortion

Which of the following is an advantage of using contraceptive implants?

Which of the following is true about a vasectomy?

Which of the following is true of progestin-only pills?

How does RU-486 work?

Which of the following is an advantage of progestin-only pills?

Which of the following is the most effective means of contraception?

FemCap, the sponge, and the diaphragm are all:

A(n) _____ is a cap-shaped rubber contraceptive device that fits inside a woman's vagina over the cervix.

A major advantage of spermicides is that they:

Which of the following is true of the diaphragm?

Women on the pill have an increased susceptibility to:

Which of the following women would be best suited to the calendar method of contraception?

Discuss the reversible, nonsurgical form of sterilization currently under development.

Which of the following is true of Misoprostol?

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the BBT (basal body temperature) method of contraception?

Which of the following is an advantage of Depo-Provera?

What is the withdrawal method of contraception? What are its advantages and disadvantages?

The male condom works by:

In what way are birth control pills more advantageous than condoms, diaphragms, and spermicidal foams?

In what way does the copper IUD differ from Mirena?

Sexuality in Perspective

Theoretical Perspectives on Sexuality

Sex Research

Sexual Anatomy

Sex Hormones, Sexual Diff Erentiation, and the Menstrual Cycle

Conception, Pregnancy, Childbirth

Sexual Arousal

Sexuality and the Life Cycle: Childhood and Adolescence

Sexuality and the Life Cycle: Adulthood

Attraction, Love, and Communication

Gender and Sexuality

Sexual Orientation: Gay, Straight, or BI

Variations in Sexual Behavior

Sexual Coercion

Sex for Sale

Sexual Disorders and Sex Therapy

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Ethics, Religion, and Sexuality

Sex and the Law

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