Question 1

Which of the following statements is not true regarding the contraceptive pill?

Accepted Answer

A) The pill should not be taken by women with a history of circulatory problems or stroke. 
B) The pill helps to reduce the risk of pelvic inflammatory disease (PI
D) . 
C) The pill helps to protect women against STIs. 
D) Some users report increased feelings of depression and irritability. 
A) The pill should not be taken by women with a history of circulatory problems or stroke. 
B) The pill helps to reduce the risk of pelvic inflammatory disease (PI
D) . 
C) The pill helps to protect women against STIs. 
D) Some users report increased feelings of depression and irritability.

Question 2

Vanessa is a Canadian woman who has decided to terminate her pregnancy. If she is 15 weeks pregnant, then the method of termination will be

Accepted Answer

A) dilation and evacuation. 
B) vacuum aspiration. 
C) intravenous mifepristone. 
D) oral levonorgestrel. 
A) dilation and evacuation. 
B) vacuum aspiration. 
C) intravenous mifepristone. 
D) oral levonorgestrel.

Question 3

Discuss the emergency contraception pill and make a statement about whether pharmacists should regulate its use.

Accepted Answer

- The pill is high dose hormones and is

Question 4

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of oral contraceptives.

Accepted Answer

Disadvantages:
- Side effects may includ

Question 5

What is a potential problem with the use of most IUDs?

Accepted Answer

A) They can cause excessive menstrual cramping. 
B) They can increase blood pressure. 
C) They can fall out during athletic activities. 
D) They can cause a mucous discharge. 
A) They can cause excessive menstrual cramping. 
B) They can increase blood pressure. 
C) They can fall out during athletic activities. 
D) They can cause a mucous discharge.

Question 6

Which of the following is not caused by progestin in the combination pill?

Accepted Answer

A) Increased muscle mass 
B) Increased appetite 
C) Water retention 
D) Weight gain 
A) Increased muscle mass 
B) Increased appetite 
C) Water retention 
D) Weight gain

Question 7

Imagine you are a doctor with a patient who is considering a vasectomy. What would you tell him is a disadvantage of male sterilization?

Accepted Answer

A) It is associated with an increased risk for prostate cancer. 
B) It does not diminish the risk of sexually transmitted infections. 
C) Post-surgical side effects include diminished sexual desire. 
D) The procedure is completely permanent and irreversible. 
A) It is associated with an increased risk for prostate cancer. 
B) It does not diminish the risk of sexually transmitted infections. 
C) Post-surgical side effects include diminished sexual desire. 
D) The procedure is completely permanent and irreversible.

Question 8

The female condom is made of

Accepted Answer

A) latex. 
B) polyurethane. 
C) silicone. 
D) lamb skin. 
A) latex. 
B) polyurethane. 
C) silicone. 
D) lamb skin.

Question 9

What is not an advantage of IUDs?

Accepted Answer

A) They increase the occurrence of PID. 
B) They are highly effective. 
C) They do not diminish sexual spontaneity. 
D) They are relatively maintenance free. 
A) They increase the occurrence of PID. 
B) They are highly effective. 
C) They do not diminish sexual spontaneity. 
D) They are relatively maintenance free.

Question 10

A woman who is using the calendar method for the prevention of pregnancy should avoid having sex on days 17-28 of her menstrual cycle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In Canada, the morning-after pill

Accepted Answer

A) is currently available without a prescription. 
B) is illegal. 
C) is available with a prescription from a physician. 
D) is kept behind the counter at pharmacies. 
A) is currently available without a prescription. 
B) is illegal. 
C) is available with a prescription from a physician. 
D) is kept behind the counter at pharmacies.

Question 12

Imagine that one of your friends has just started taking oral contraceptives. What side effects might she experience?

Accepted Answer

A) Weight loss 
B) Facial acne 
C) Hair growth 
D) Headaches 
A) Weight loss 
B) Facial acne 
C) Hair growth 
D) Headaches

Question 13

Sara is a Canadian woman who has decided to terminate her pregnancy. If she is 9 weeks pregnant, then the method of termination will be

Accepted Answer

A) dilation and evacuation. 
B) vacuum aspiration. 
C) intravenous mifepristone. 
D) oral levonorgestrel. 
A) dilation and evacuation. 
B) vacuum aspiration. 
C) intravenous mifepristone. 
D) oral levonorgestrel.

Question 14

Women with a family history of breast cancer should avoid oral contraceptives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The ovulation-prediction method of contraception

Accepted Answer

A) is the same as the withdrawal method. 
B) tracks LH levels. 
C) is very ineffective. 
D) relies on awareness of bodily changes during a woman's cycle. 
A) is the same as the withdrawal method. 
B) tracks LH levels. 
C) is very ineffective. 
D) relies on awareness of bodily changes during a woman's cycle.

Question 16

Physicians may prescribe the pill for conditions not related to pregnancy prevention. Which of the following conditions would the pill not be prescribed to address?

Accepted Answer

A) Menstrual difficulties 
B) Facial acne 
C) Iron-deficiency anemia 
D) Depression 
A) Menstrual difficulties 
B) Facial acne 
C) Iron-deficiency anemia 
D) Depression

Question 17

In typical use, the failure rate of the diaphragm is about

Accepted Answer

A) 18%. 
B) 25%. 
C) 10%. 
D) 6%. 
A) 18%. 
B) 25%. 
C) 10%. 
D) 6%.

Question 18

Unlike the diaphragm, the cervical cap

Accepted Answer

A) fits over the cervix. 
B) must be used with spermicide. 
C) must be fitted by a health care professional. 
D) provides continuous protection for 48 hours, without the need for additional spermicide. 
A) fits over the cervix. 
B) must be used with spermicide. 
C) must be fitted by a health care professional. 
D) provides continuous protection for 48 hours, without the need for additional spermicide.

Question 19

Combination birth-control pills work by

Accepted Answer

A) preventing the production of estrogen. 
B) preventing the production of progesterone and thus ovulation. 
C) preventing a fertilized egg from implanting in the fallopian tubes. 
D) preventing the release of FSH and LH. 
A) preventing the production of estrogen. 
B) preventing the production of progesterone and thus ovulation. 
C) preventing a fertilized egg from implanting in the fallopian tubes. 
D) preventing the release of FSH and LH.

Question 20

Discuss some of the possible psychological consequences of abortion.

Accepted Answer

- Most don't regret it; many say they wo

Which of the following statements is not true regarding the contraceptive pill?

Vanessa is a Canadian woman who has decided to terminate her pregnancy. If she is 15 weeks pregnant, then the method of termination will be

Discuss the emergency contraception pill and make a statement about whether pharmacists should regulate its use.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of oral contraceptives.

What is a potential problem with the use of most IUDs?

Which of the following is not caused by progestin in the combination pill?

Imagine you are a doctor with a patient who is considering a vasectomy. What would you tell him is a disadvantage of male sterilization?

The female condom is made of

What is not an advantage of IUDs?

A woman who is using the calendar method for the prevention of pregnancy should avoid having sex on days 17-28 of her menstrual cycle.

In Canada, the morning-after pill

Imagine that one of your friends has just started taking oral contraceptives. What side effects might she experience?

Sara is a Canadian woman who has decided to terminate her pregnancy. If she is 9 weeks pregnant, then the method of termination will be

Women with a family history of breast cancer should avoid oral contraceptives.

The ovulation-prediction method of contraception

Physicians may prescribe the pill for conditions not related to pregnancy prevention. Which of the following conditions would the pill not be prescribed to address?

In typical use, the failure rate of the diaphragm is about

Unlike the diaphragm, the cervical cap

Combination birth-control pills work by

Discuss some of the possible psychological consequences of abortion.

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Sexual Techniques and Behaviour Patterns

Sexual Orientation

Conception, Pregnancy, and Child Birth

Sexuality Across the Life Span and Sexual Health Education

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Exam 11: Contraception and Abortion

Which of the following statements is not true regarding the contraceptive pill?

Vanessa is a Canadian woman who has decided to terminate her pregnancy. If she is 15 weeks pregnant, then the method of termination will be

Discuss the emergency contraception pill and make a statement about whether pharmacists should regulate its use.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of oral contraceptives.

What is a potential problem with the use of most IUDs?

Which of the following is not caused by progestin in the combination pill?

Imagine you are a doctor with a patient who is considering a vasectomy. What would you tell him is a disadvantage of male sterilization?

The female condom is made of

What is not an advantage of IUDs?

A woman who is using the calendar method for the prevention of pregnancy should avoid having sex on days 17-28 of her menstrual cycle.

In Canada, the morning-after pill

Imagine that one of your friends has just started taking oral contraceptives. What side effects might she experience?

Sara is a Canadian woman who has decided to terminate her pregnancy. If she is 9 weeks pregnant, then the method of termination will be

Women with a family history of breast cancer should avoid oral contraceptives.

The ovulation-prediction method of contraception

Physicians may prescribe the pill for conditions not related to pregnancy prevention. Which of the following conditions would the pill not be prescribed to address?

In typical use, the failure rate of the diaphragm is about

Unlike the diaphragm, the cervical cap

Combination birth-control pills work by

Discuss some of the possible psychological consequences of abortion.

What Is Human Sexuality

Research Methods

Female and Male Anatomy and Physiology

Sexual Arousal and Response

Gender Identity and Gender Roles

Attraction and Lovey

Relationships, Intimacy, and Communication

Sexual Techniques and Behaviour Patterns

Sexual Orientation

Conception, Pregnancy, and Child Birth

Sexuality Across the Life Span and Sexual Health Education

Sexual Health Education

Sexual Dysfunction

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Sexual Variations

Sexual Coercionay

Commercial Sex

Filters