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1
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Using the calendar method of family planning, unprotected vaginal sex should be avoided on which days of the menstrual cycle

A

Days 8-19

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Color of beads that indicate the fertile window (days the patient can get pregnant)

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White

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Color of beads that indicate pregnancy is unlikely

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Brown

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Total number of beads on the CycleBeads

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32

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Family planning method wherein calculations of the cycle are updayed monthly using the 6 most recent cycles

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Calendar rhythm method

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Anna uses the calendar rhythm method for family planning. Her shortest cycle was 24 days while her longest cycle was 31 days. What is her fertile window for this month?

A

Day 6-20

[(short - 18) - (long - 11)]
She can start unprotected sex again on day 21.

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The 2 day method for cervical secretions indicates that a patient can resume unprotected sex on day [num], after [num] _____ days

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Day 3, after 2 dry days

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Family planning method that looks at the peak in cervical secretions as a basis for starting unprotected sex

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Billings (Ovulation) method

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Using the Billing’s/Ovulation method of family planning, a patient can resume unprotected sex on day [num], after the peak in cervical secretions

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Day 4

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According to the Basal body temperature method, a woman is fertile up to ___ days after a rise in BBT

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3 days after a rise in BBT

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The Symptothermal method is a combination of which 2 methods

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Billing’s (Ovulation) method
Basal Body Temperature (BBT) method

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Using the Symptothermal Method of family planning, a patient can resume unprotected sex on day ___ after peak in cervical secretions or day ___ after rise in BBT. Whichever comes ______.

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Day 4
Day 3
Later

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3 conditions for successful Lactation amenorrhea method

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1) Fully or nearly fully breastfeeding (75-100%)
2) Monthly menstrual cycle has not resumed
3) Baby is less than 6 months old

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The 2 hormone components of combined oral contraceptive pills

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Estrogen and Progestin

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Within a 28-day pack of COCs, which pills are active and which pills are inactive

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Pills 1 - 21/24 = Active
Pills 22/25 - 28 = Inactive

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Use of COCs protects the user from _________ and _________ cancers

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Ovarian and Endometrial

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Use of COCs for ≥ 5 years appears to increase slightly the risk for _________ cancer

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Cervical

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True or False: COCs are contraindicated for Smokers > 35 years old

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True

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19
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True or False: POPs are contraindicated for Smokers > 35 years old

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False

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20
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For COCs use, a backup method should be used if pills are missed for ≥ ___ days

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3

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For patients who missed a COC pill ≥ 3 days:

ECP should be taken if the patient had sex in the past ____ days

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5

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22
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Hormonal Component of POPs

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Progestin

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23
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3 mechanisms of action of both COCs and POPs

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1) Thickening of cervical mucus
2) Thinning of endometrial lining
3) Preventing ovulation

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____ pills are more effective in breastfeeding women

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T/F: All pills in a pack of POPs are active
True
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Common Side effects of Progestin only injectables
Irregular bleeding Weight gain 1-2kg
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T/F: There is no delay in return of fertility with the use of Progestin only injectables
False DMPA - 4 months delay NET-EN - 1 month delay
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2 classes of Progestin only injectables and the interval of their doses
DMPA (Depot medroxyprogesterona Acetate) - every 3 months Norethisterone enanthate (NET-EN) - every 2 months
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Contraceptive method that helps protect against iron deficiency anemia
Progestin only injectables (DMPA and NET-EN)
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Injection window for DMPA and NET-EN
DMPA: up to 2 weeks early - 4 weeks late NET-EN: up to 2 weeks early - 2 weeks late
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Duration of protection with the use of Progestin-only implants
3-5 years
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Progestin only implant that is composed of 2 rods containing levonorgestrel
Jadelle
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Progestin only implant that is composed of 1 rod containing etonorgestrel
Implanon NXT (Nexplanon)
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When to start progestin only implant if: Having menstrual cycles/is switching from a nonhormonal method
Any time of the month. > If starting within the first 7 days, no backup required > if starting ≥ 7 days after start of bleeding, make sure not pregnant and have a backup method
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When to start progestin only implant if: Switching from another hormonal method
Immediately if using the hormonal method consistently and correctly > no backup method required
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When to start progestin only implant if: switching from progestin only injectable
Implant can be inserted when the repeat injection would have been given. NO backup required.
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Duration of effective protection for copper-bearing IUDs
up to 12 years
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Common side effects of copper-bearing IUDs
Bleeding changes Cramps/pain
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The use of Copper-bearing IUDs protects against ________ cancer
Endometrial
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Complication of the use of Copper bearing IUDs in patients with chlamydia or gonorrhea at the time of insertion
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
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Addition to the workup before administering an IUD
Pelvic examination STI risk assessment
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When to start copper IUDs if: Having menstrual cycles
Any time of the month. > If starting within the first 12 days, NO backup required > if starting ≥ 12 days after start of bleeding, make sure not pregnant. NO backup required
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When to start copper IUDs if: switching from another hormonal method
Immediately if using the hormonal method consistently and correctly > no backup method required
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When to start copper IUDs if: switching from progestin only injectable
Copper IUD can be inserted when the repeat injection would have been given. NO backup required.
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When to start copper IUDs if: Soon after childbirth (regardless of breastfeeding)
Any time within 48 hours after giving birth If > 48 hours have passed, delay until 4 weeks up to 6 months
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When to start copper IUDs if: within 12 days after 1st or 2nd trimester
> Copper IUD inserted Immediately > NO backup required
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When to start copper IUDs if: After 12 days following 1st or 2nd trimester
> Confirm no more pregnancy > Copper IUD inserted Immediately > NO backup required
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When to start copper IUDs if: After 2nd trimester abortion
Delay insertion 4 weeks
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When to start copper IUDs if: within 5 days after unprotected sex, no intake of ECP
> Copper IUD inserted Immediately > NO backup required
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When to start copper IUDs if: within 5 days after unprotected sex, WITH intake of ECP
> Copper IUD can be inserted on the same day that she takes the ECPs > NO backup required
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Duration of effective protection for Levonorgestrel (LNG) containing IUDs
up to 5 years
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Complication of LNG IUDs on ovaries
Ovarian cysts
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When to start LNG IUDs if: Having menstrual cycles
Any time of the month. > If starting within the first 7 days, NO backup required > if starting ≥ 7 days after start of bleeding, make sure not pregnant. backup method IS required
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When to start LNG IUDs if: switching from another hormonal method
Immediately if using the hormonal method consistently and correctly CAVEAT: > If starting within the first 7 days, NO backup required > if starting ≥ 7 days after start of bleeding, make sure not pregnant. backup method required
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When to start LNG IUDs if: within 5 days after unprotected sex, WITH intake of ECP
Delay insertion to the 7th day after ECP intake. LNG IUDs CANNOT be inserted on the same day and within 6 days following ECP intake
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Dose regimen for Emergency contraceptive pills
2 dose regimen: 1 dose as soon as possible after unprotected sex, next dose after 12 hours
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Contraceptive method safe for postpartum lactating mothers
Progestin only pills Progestin only injectables Progestin only implants

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