Question 1

What is RU-486? How does it work?

Accepted Answer

RU-486, or mifepristone, is a drug which

Question 2

Jennifer was surprised to find out that she was pregnant since she always used a diaphragm during intercourse.Based on the text, we can assume that the reason why the diaphragm failed was because Jennifer:

Accepted Answer

A) used it in combination with birth control pills. 
B) did not keep the diaphragm in place long enough after intercourse. 
C) used it in combination with a contraceptive cream or jelly. 
D) used it in combination with a male condom. 
A) used it in combination with birth control pills. 
B) did not keep the diaphragm in place long enough after intercourse. 
C) used it in combination with a contraceptive cream or jelly. 
D) used it in combination with a male condom.

Question 3

The birth control pill works mainly by:

Accepted Answer

A) preventing sperms from dissolving the zona pellucida. 
B) killing sperms before they enter the fallopian tubes. 
C) raising estrogen levels so that the woman does not ovulate. 
D) lowering progesterone levels and thinning cervical mucus. 
A) preventing sperms from dissolving the zona pellucida. 
B) killing sperms before they enter the fallopian tubes. 
C) raising estrogen levels so that the woman does not ovulate. 
D) lowering progesterone levels and thinning cervical mucus.

Question 4

Which of the following is true of RU-486?

Accepted Answer

A) It provides nourishment to the endometrium. 
B) It can induce a very early abortion. 
C) It prevents natural miscarriages. 
D) It renders women completely infertile. 
A) It provides nourishment to the endometrium. 
B) It can induce a very early abortion. 
C) It prevents natural miscarriages. 
D) It renders women completely infertile.

Question 5

The _____ is the rhythm method of birth control in which the woman determines when she ovulates by keeping track of her thermal variations.

Accepted Answer

A) calendar method 
B) hypothermal method 
C) cervical mucus method 
D) basal body temperature method 
A) calendar method 
B) hypothermal method 
C) cervical mucus method 
D) basal body temperature method

Question 6

How effective is the rhythm method as a natural method of birth control?

Accepted Answer

The typical-user failure rate is around

Question 7

Women who use birth control pills are at a greater risk of:

Accepted Answer

A) becoming irreversibly infertile, if they've used them on a regular basis. 
B) developing benign liver tumors, if they've taken them for more than five years. 
C) developing thrombosis, if they have a good blood circulatory system. 
D) having a heart attack, if they're under 35 and don't smoke. 
A) becoming irreversibly infertile, if they've used them on a regular basis. 
B) developing benign liver tumors, if they've taken them for more than five years. 
C) developing thrombosis, if they have a good blood circulatory system. 
D) having a heart attack, if they're under 35 and don't smoke.

Question 8

Which of the following is a hormonal method of contraception?

Accepted Answer

A) The rhythm method 
B) The spermicidal foam method 
C) The vaginal ring method 
D) The withdrawal method 
A) The rhythm method 
B) The spermicidal foam method 
C) The vaginal ring method 
D) The withdrawal method

Question 9

Which of the following is true of sterilization?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a permanent form of birth control. 
B) It is an easily reversible form of birth control. 
C) It has a high failure rate as a method of birth control. 
D) It is the oldest known form of birth control. 
A) It is a permanent form of birth control. 
B) It is an easily reversible form of birth control. 
C) It has a high failure rate as a method of birth control. 
D) It is the oldest known form of birth control.

Question 10

Which of the following is true regarding the side effects of birth control pills?

Accepted Answer

A) Birth control pills have a therapeutic effect on already existing cancers. 
B) Using birth control pills increases the risk of ovarian and endometrial cancer. 
C) Blood clots are more likely to occur in women over 35 who smoke. 
D) The pill reduces a woman's susceptibility to vaginitis and chlamydia. 
A) Birth control pills have a therapeutic effect on already existing cancers. 
B) Using birth control pills increases the risk of ovarian and endometrial cancer. 
C) Blood clots are more likely to occur in women over 35 who smoke. 
D) The pill reduces a woman's susceptibility to vaginitis and chlamydia.

Question 11

______ is a method used especially for later, second trimester abortions.

Accepted Answer

A) Vacuum aspiration 
B) Suction curettage 
C) Dilation and evacuation (D&
E)  
D) Chemical evacuation 
A) Vacuum aspiration 
B) Suction curettage 
C) Dilation and evacuation (D&
E)  
D) Chemical evacuation

Question 12

Which of the following is true of the contraceptive sponge?

Accepted Answer

A) It is effective only for an hour after intercourse. 
B) It can be left in place safely for over 24 hours. 
C) It has a lower failure rate than any other method of contraception. 
D) It contains spermicide and is inserted into the vagina like a diaphragm. 
A) It is effective only for an hour after intercourse. 
B) It can be left in place safely for over 24 hours. 
C) It has a lower failure rate than any other method of contraception. 
D) It contains spermicide and is inserted into the vagina like a diaphragm.

Question 13

Spermicides operate by:

Accepted Answer

A) killing sperms with chemicals. 
B) reducing a man's sperm count. 
C) inhibiting ovulation. 
D) halting the production of sperms. 
A) killing sperms with chemicals. 
B) reducing a man's sperm count. 
C) inhibiting ovulation. 
D) halting the production of sperms.

Question 14

Which of the following methods of contraception provides protection against sexually transmitted diseases?

Accepted Answer

A) Oral contraceptives 
B) Intrauterine devices 
C) Condoms 
D) Implants 
A) Oral contraceptives 
B) Intrauterine devices 
C) Condoms 
D) Implants

Question 15

Which of the following is true about the rhythm method of birth control?

Accepted Answer

A) It can be adopted at the spur of the moment. 
B) It has a high failure rate. 
C) It does not involve periods of abstinence. 
D) It is best suited for women with irregular cycles. 
A) It can be adopted at the spur of the moment. 
B) It has a high failure rate. 
C) It does not involve periods of abstinence. 
D) It is best suited for women with irregular cycles.

Question 16

How does the vaginal ring work?

Accepted Answer

A) It kills sperms as they swim up the fallopian tubes. 
B) It stops sperms from secreting hyaluronidase. 
C) It contains hormones that inhibit ovulation. 
D) It prevents men from ejaculating. 
A) It kills sperms as they swim up the fallopian tubes. 
B) It stops sperms from secreting hyaluronidase. 
C) It contains hormones that inhibit ovulation. 
D) It prevents men from ejaculating.

Question 17

What do the terms "perfect-user failure rate" and "typical-user failure rate" refer to when discussing the effectiveness of contraceptive methods?

Accepted Answer

The perfect-user failure rate refers to

Question 18

A(n) _____ is a contraceptive sheath that is rolled over the penis.

Accepted Answer

A) FemCap 
B) IUD 
C) condom 
D) dental dam 
A) FemCap 
B) IUD 
C) condom 
D) dental dam

Question 19

How effective is the male condom in providing protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?

Accepted Answer

Condoms are a highly effective protectio

Question 20

Birth control pills:

Accepted Answer

A) can be taken safely by women who have breast cancer. 
B) protect women from developing benign liver tumors. 
C) put women at greater risk of developing ovarian cancer. 
D) are dangerous for women with poor blood circulation. 
A) can be taken safely by women who have breast cancer. 
B) protect women from developing benign liver tumors. 
C) put women at greater risk of developing ovarian cancer. 
D) are dangerous for women with poor blood circulation.

What is RU-486? How does it work?

Jennifer was surprised to find out that she was pregnant since she always used a diaphragm during intercourse.Based on the text, we can assume that the reason why the diaphragm failed was because Jennifer:

The birth control pill works mainly by:

Which of the following is true of RU-486?

The _____ is the rhythm method of birth control in which the woman determines when she ovulates by keeping track of her thermal variations.

How effective is the rhythm method as a natural method of birth control?

Women who use birth control pills are at a greater risk of:

Which of the following is a hormonal method of contraception?

Which of the following is true of sterilization?

Which of the following is true regarding the side effects of birth control pills?

______ is a method used especially for later, second trimester abortions.

Which of the following is true of the contraceptive sponge?

Spermicides operate by:

Which of the following methods of contraception provides protection against sexually transmitted diseases?

Which of the following is true about the rhythm method of birth control?

How does the vaginal ring work?

What do the terms "perfect-user failure rate" and "typical-user failure rate" refer to when discussing the effectiveness of contraceptive methods?

A(n) _____ is a contraceptive sheath that is rolled over the penis.

How effective is the male condom in providing protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?

Birth control pills:

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Exam 7: Contraception and Abortion

What is RU-486? How does it work?

Jennifer was surprised to find out that she was pregnant since she always used a diaphragm during intercourse.Based on the text, we can assume that the reason why the diaphragm failed was because Jennifer:

The birth control pill works mainly by:

Which of the following is true of RU-486?

The _____ is the rhythm method of birth control in which the woman determines when she ovulates by keeping track of her thermal variations.

How effective is the rhythm method as a natural method of birth control?

Women who use birth control pills are at a greater risk of:

Which of the following is a hormonal method of contraception?

Which of the following is true of sterilization?

Which of the following is true regarding the side effects of birth control pills?

______ is a method used especially for later, second trimester abortions.

Which of the following is true of the contraceptive sponge?

Spermicides operate by:

Which of the following methods of contraception provides protection against sexually transmitted diseases?

Which of the following is true about the rhythm method of birth control?

How does the vaginal ring work?

What do the terms "perfect-user failure rate" and "typical-user failure rate" refer to when discussing the effectiveness of contraceptive methods?

A(n) _____ is a contraceptive sheath that is rolled over the penis.

How effective is the male condom in providing protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?

Birth control pills:

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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