Question 1

A major disadvantage of the use of spermicides is:

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A) possibility of an allergic reaction 
B) interaction with alcohol deteriorates the function 
C) combination with latex creates a chemical toxin 
D) time it takes for left-over spermicide to wash away

Question 2

Why are there different methods of contraception? Why doesn't everyone just use the most effective method?

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Question 3

You are working at a sexual health clinic as a contraception consultant.A 35-year-old male client comes to talk to you about getting a vasectomy.He is aware that there are surgeries that can reverse the vasectomy for when he decides to conceive with a partner down the road.Given what you know about outcomes of vasectomies,what other information do you suggest he consider?

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A) Because vasectomies are not very effective,a reversal is unlikely to be necessary. 
B) His information is wrong because vasectomies are not reversible. 
C) There is a chance that his body could form antibodies to his sperm after a vasectomy making reversal very difficult. 
D) Sperm of older men are more likely to carry genetic defects than sperm of younger men.

Question 4

It appears that one major disadvantage of the rhythm method is

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A) its relatively high success rate. 
B) the independence that it gives the woman in carrying it out. 
C) the psychological stress related to forced abstinence and worry about possible pregnancy. 
D) how easy it is to adhere to requirements of the menstrual cycle.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of IUDs?

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A) inexpensive 
B) no interruption of the sexual experience 
C) easily placed by the women several hours prior to intercourse 
D) no effect on fertility after removal

Question 6

The search for most contraceptive methods have focused upon contraception for women rather than for men.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The basic principle on which cervical caps operate are

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A) by releasing progestin to keep the fertilized egg from implanting in the endometrium of the uterus. 
B) blocking the entrance of the uterus. 
C) changing the environment of the vagina to one of being more acidiC. 
D) preventing the egg from entering the fallopian tube.

Question 8

to explain the psychological factors that influence sexual health behaviour as applied to contraceptive use?

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A) People need information about contraceptives and their correct use in order to use them effectively. 
B) People are more motivated to use contraceptives if they have positive attitudes towards the use of contraceptives. 
C) People need to interact with others who know how to use contraceptives responsibly so that they can learn the appropriate skills. 
D) People need to have the behavioural skills to perform the actions needed to use contraceptives.

Question 9

Discuss meaning of the effectiveness rate of contraceptive methods in general.Distinguish between the failure rate for the perfect and typical user,respectively.

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Question 10

Explain why illegal abortions were necessary and available in Greece for so many years.

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Question 11

Compare the ways estrogen and progestin provide their contraceptive effects.

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Question 12

The drug called RU 486

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A) makes it difficult for sperm to survive in the fallopian tubes. 
B) causes the endometrium to be sloughed off. 
C) prevents the sperm from penetrating the egg by means of a chemical process. 
D) prevents ovulation.

Question 13

It has been suggested that progestin-only pills work by

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A) inhibiting implantation of the egg. 
B) inhibiting ovulation. 
C) changing the cervical mucus so that sperm can't get through. 
D) all of these mechanisms

Question 14

The failure rate of the IUD is

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A) better than the pill or sterilization. 
B) better than Depo-Provera. 
C) similar to the pill and Depo-Provera. 
D) highest during its first three months after insertion.

Exam 7: Contraception and Abortion