Deck 7: Contraception and Abortion

Question 1

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

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.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which of the following happens when a woman starts taking birth control pills?

A)Her estrogen levels and progesterone levels are lowered.
B)Her pituitary gland stimulates the production of FHS.
C)Her pituitary gland stimulates the production of LH.
D)Her uterine lining is altered to make implantation unlikely.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Birth control pills:

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.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Which of the following does research indicate as a benefit of birth control pills?

A)They protect women from developing benign liver tumors.
B)They protect women from developing endometrial cancer.
C)They put women at a lower risk of developing thrombosis.
D)They put women at a lower risk of developing heart problems.

Question 5

Which of the following is a hormonal method of contraception?

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

Question 6

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

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 7

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

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 8

The birth control pill works mainly by:

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 9

Margaret Sanger devoted much of her life to bringing contraceptive information to women.In doing so, she violated the _____, which classified information on contraceptives as obscene and criminalized the usage of postal services to disseminate related knowledge.

A)Confederation Act
B)Comstock Act of 1873
C)Miranda Act
D)Prohibition Act of 1920

Question 10

Which of the following is true of the progesterone contained in birth control pills?

A)It typically leads to total and irreversible infertility.
B)It sometimes induces prolonged depression.
C)It stimulates the process of ovulation.
D)It stimulates the production of LH and FHS.

Question 11

A group of 100 women use a contraceptive method for one year.Over the course of that year, 6 of those women become pregnant.What is the effectiveness of this method of contraception?

A)80 percent
B)6 percent
C)94 percent
D)100 percent

Question 12

Which of the following has research found to be true of birth control pills?

A)They have no side effects when taken on a regular basis.
B)They put women at a greater risk of developing ovarian cancer.
C)They pose no health risks to women who have breast cancer.
D)They can lead to the development of venous thrombosis.

Question 13

_____ was one of the early crusaders for birth control during the early 1900s in the United States.

A)Anthony Comstock
B)Heywood Broun
C)John S.Sumner
D)Margaret Sanger

Question 14

Which of the following is true of combination birth control pills?

A)They are topically-applied contraceptives.
B)They lower a woman's level of estrogen.
C)The raise a woman's level of progesterone.
D)They cause irreversible infertility.

Question 15

When estrogen and progestin are withdrawn after day 21 in the traditional pill:

A)the process of ovulation is inhibited.
B)the production of FHS is inhibited.
C)the cervical mucus tends to thicken.
D)the lining of the uterus disintegrates.

Question 16

Women who are in certain at-risk groups should not use birth control pills.One of these groups includes women who:

A)are not pregnant or nursing.
B)have good blood circulation.
C)have breast cancer.
D)have no known blood-clotting problems.

Question 17

Women on the pill have an increased susceptibility to:

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

Question 18

A group of 100 women use a particular contraceptive pill for one year.Over the course of the year, 10 of those women become pregnant.What is the failure rate of the contraceptive pill?

A)20 percent
B)5 percent
C)90 percent
D)10 percent

Question 19

Which of the following is true of the safety of birth control pills?

A)The death rate of birth control pills is lower than that of pregnancy and delivery.
B)Women who are on the pill are at a greater risk of developing endometric cancer.
C)They can be used by women with coronary heart disease, without any side effects.
D)Women who have been on the pill for over five years are protected from liver tumors.

Question 20

A contraceptive method is said to be only 83 percent effective.Thus, its pregnancy rate is:

A)3 percent.
B)7 percent.
C)83 percent.
D)17 percent.

Question 21

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

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.

Question 22

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

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 23

Which of the following is an advantage of being on the pill?

A)It decreases women's susceptibility to vaginismus, chlamydia, and vaginitis.
B)It reduces women's menstrual flow and the incidence of menstrual cramps.
C)It has a therapeutic effect on women who suffer from some form of cancer.
D)It can be taken safely by women who are over 35 years and who smoke.

Question 24

How does the vaginal ring work?

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 25

A major disadvantage of birth control pills is that:

A)it places the entire burden of contraception on the woman.
B)it increases the menstrual flow for women who take them.
C)it makes women more prone to developing endometric cancer.
D)it causes irreversible infertility in women who take them regularly.

Question 26

Which of the following is true of Depo-Provera?

A)It is a topically-applied contraceptive gel.
B)It protects women from sexually transmitted diseases.
C)It is not ideal for women with blood pressure problems.
D)It can be used to treat endometriosis.

Question 27

The IUD prevents pregnancy by:

A)killing sperms as they enter the fallopian tubes.
B)preventing sperms from entering the vagina.
C)creating a uterine environment toxic to sperms and eggs.
D)disabling the cilia that facilitate the passage of the eggs.

Question 28

Which of the following is a shortcoming of birth control pills?

A)It is a short-term solution and is ineffective if used for more than five years.
B)It does not protect women who have intercourse infrequently.
C)It provides women with no protection against sexually transmitted diseases.
D)It causes irreversible infertility in women who take them regularly.

Question 29

Which of the following is true of the triphasic pills?

A)They comprise equal amounts of progesterone, testosterone, and estrogen.
B)They strive to mimic the natural hormonal cycles of women.
C)They are intended to increase women's exposure to hormones threefold.
D)They contain three times the level of estrogens than that of normal pills.

Question 30

Which of the following is true of the IUD, Mirena?

A)It increases the menstrual flow of most women.
B)It is effective for a period of 10 to 12 years.
C)It cannot be used safely by pregnant women.
D)It releases progesterone directly into the uterus.

Question 31

The birth control pill has been criticized because:

A)it represents contraceptive overkill for a woman who has intercourse infrequently.
B)it increases the incidence of menstrual cramps in women who take them.
C)its death rate is distinctly higher than that of pregnancy and delivery.
D)it is a short-term solution and is ineffective if used for more than five years.

Question 32

Which of the following is true of contraceptive implants?

A)They are thin rods or tubes containing testosterone.
B)They are effective for up to 3 years after implantation.
C)They stimulate the growth of the endometrium.
D)Their effect is irreversible in women under 50.

Question 33

A friend of yours wants to know about the patch as a method of contraception.Based on what you have learned from the text, you would tell her that the patch:

A)is most effective in women weighing over 200 pounds.
B)has to be changed on a daily basis.
C)can be used with immediate effect.
D)administers hormones transdermally.

Question 34

In what way do the copper IUD (intrauterine device) and Mirena resemble each other?

A)They are both T-shaped.
B)They both contain high levels of progesterone.
C)They are both irreversible.
D)They both prevent women from using tampons.

Question 35

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using contraceptive implants?

A)It makes women more susceptible to amenorrhea.
B)It has an extremely high failure rate.
C)It is unsuitable for women who wish to avoid estrogen-related side effects.
D)It is unsuitable for women who wish to conceive later in life.

Question 36

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

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 37

Which of the following is true of the copper IUD?

A)It reduces the incidence of menstrual cramps in women.
B)It alters the functioning of the enzymes involved in implantation.
C)It has a failure rate higher than that of birth control pills.
D)It cannot be used safely during menstruation.

Question 38

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

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.

Question 39

How do contraceptive implants work?

A)They make the cervical mucus thin.
B)They stimulate ovulation.
C)They inhibit the growth of the endometrium.
D)They permanently block the fallopian tubes.

Question 40

Which of the following is true of Plan B?

A)It is used more to prevent conception than to induce abortion.
B)It protects women from sexually transmitted diseases.
C)It is yet to be approved by the FDA because of its high failure rate.
D)It is most effective when taken 5 days after intercourse.

Question 41

The male condom works by:

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

Question 42

Which of the following is a disadvantage of condoms?

A)They increase the risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases.
B)They cannot be used in conjunction with spermicidal foam.
C)They have been known to lessen pleasure during intercourse.
D)They cannot be used in conjunction with birth control pills.

Question 43

FemCap, the sponge, and the diaphragm are all:

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

Question 44

Which of the following is an advantage of the diaphragm?

A)It places the onus of contraception on the man.
B)It makes women less susceptible to toxic shock syndrome.
C)It is permanent and needs to be inserted just once in a woman's lifetime.
D)It protects women from sexually transmitted infections like chlamydia.

Question 45

Which of the following is true of condoms?

A)For maximum protection, condoms should be rolled onto the penis just before ejaculation.
B)Condoms do not provide any protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) through semen.
C)A new condom must be used with each act of intercourse.
D)Condoms are foolproof methods of contraception.

Question 46

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

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

Question 47

Which of the following is true of the IUD?

A)It needs to be changed every time a woman has sexual intercourse.
B)It has a failure rate that is much higher than that of the pill.
C)It does not interfere with the use of tampons during menstruation.
D)It cannot be used safely by a woman who is breastfeeding.

Question 48

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

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

Question 49

In what way are IUDs advantageous?

A)They can be used safely by women who breastfeed.
B)They protect women from contracting STDs.
C)They last indefinitely.
D)They have no side effects.

Question 50

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:

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 51

In what way does the copper IUD differ from Mirena?

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.

Question 52

Which of the following is true of condoms and oral contraceptives?

A)Condoms provide more protection against STDs than oral contraceptives.
B)Condoms inhibit the process of ovulation, unlike oral contraceptives.
C)Condoms are foolproof methods of contraception, unlike oral contraceptives.
D)Condoms have a larger number of side effects than oral contraceptives do.

Question 53

Which of the following is true of the contraceptive sponge?

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 54

Which of the following is true of the vaginal barrier devices?

A)They cannot be used in conjunction with oral contraceptives.
B)They inhibit the process of ovulation by releasing progesterone.
C)They can lead to toxic shock syndrome if not removed on time.
D)They are ineffective if used in conjunction with spermicidal foam.

Question 55

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the diaphragm?

A)It needs to be changed every time the woman has intercourse.
B)It heightens the risk of toxic shock syndrome, if used improperly.
C)It can lead to permanent infertility in women, if used regularly.
D)It raises a woman's susceptibility to STDs like chlamydia.

Question 56

A major advantage of spermicides is that they:

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 57

The diaphragm works by:

A)releasing progestin which inhibits ovulation.
B)blocking the entrance to the uterus.
C)preventing men from ejaculating.
D)preventing the egg from entering the fallopian tube.

Question 58

Spermicides operate by:

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

Question 59

Which of the following is true of the diaphragm?

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 60

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

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

Question 61

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

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

Question 62

The _____ is the rhythm method of birth control in which the woman determines when she ovulates by keeping a record of the length of her menstrual cycles.

A)calendar method
B)withdrawal method
C)thermal method
D)basal body temperature method

Question 63

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

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 64

Which of the following methods of contraception, when used alone, has been found to be the least effective?

A)Combination birth control pills
B)Implants
C)Intrauterine devices
D)Spermicides

Question 65

Over long periods of time, relying upon the withdrawal method of contraception can lead to:

A)sexual dysfunctions in both men and women.
B)a lower sperm count in men.
C)infertility in women.
D)a blockage of the fallopian tubes.

Question 66

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

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 67

_____ are the only forms of birth control officially approved by the Roman Catholic Church.

A)Rhythm methods
B)Birth control pills
C)Spermicidal gels and foams
D)IUDs

Question 68

The calendar method, the basal body temperature method, and the cervical mucus method are all variations of the _____ method of birth control.

A)combination pill
B)withdrawal
C)Depo-Provera
D)rhythm

Question 69

How is a vasectomy performed?

A)It requires the removal of both the Cowper's and the Tyson's glands.
B)It involves the surgical removal of the corpus cavernosa.
C)It centers on the removal of the foreskin in uncircumcised men.
D)It requires either the cutting or the tying up of the vas deferens.

Question 70

Which of the following is true of withdrawal as a method of contraception?

A)It is unsafe for women who are breastfeeding.
B)It protects both men and women from STDs.
C)It is the oldest known form of birth control.
D)It has a very low failure rate.

Question 71

Which of the following beliefs held by people about vasectomies is erroneous?

A)It makes a man unable to produce sperms.
B)It interferes with both a man's erection and ejaculation.
C)It is a brief and relatively simple procedure.
D)It requires either cutting or tying up the vasa deferentia.

Question 72

The male sterilization operation is called a _____.

A)panhysterectomy
B)vasectomy
C)hysterectomy
D)ovariectomy

Question 73

A vasectomy:

A)is a male sterilization procedure where the vas deferens is either cut or tied.
B)requires weeks of hospitalization to ensure total recovery.
C)is rarely perceived by men as a threat to their masculinity.
D)results in the sterility of males the moment the procedure is complete.

Question 74

Which of the following is true of the rhythm method of contraception?

A)It involves abstaining from intercourse during a woman's fertile period.
B)It has a lower failure rate than that of birth control pills and IUDs.
C)It protects both men and women from sexually transmitted diseases.
D)It is the only form of contraception forbidden by the Roman Catholic Church.

Question 75

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

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 76

Which of the following is true of sterilization?

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 77

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the withdrawal method of birth control?

A)It requires sexual abstinence during a woman's fertile period.
B)It is unsafe for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
C)It can lead to a lower sperm count in men.
D)It can be psychologically stressful to both the man and the woman.

Question 78

When using the calendar method of birth control, women with perfectly regular cycles need to abstain from intercourse from:

A)day 18 to day 20.
B)day 1 to day 7.
C)day 10 to day 17.
D)day 21 to day 28.

Question 79

The _____ is the rhythm method of birth control which combines the basal body temperature method with the cervical mucus method.

A)calendar method
B)triphasic method
C)oscillatory method
D)sympto-thermal method

Question 80

Which of the following is true of douching?

A)It is the most ancient form of contraception.
B)It protects women from contracting STDs.
C)It is a highly effective method of contraception.
D)It involves flushing the vagina with liquid.