Health Maintenance and Contraception

Question 1

When is MRI of breast recommended?

Answer 1

Women who have >20% lifetime risk of developing breast cancer

Question 2

What are the most effective contraceptives?

Answer 2

Depot
Sterilization
Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) - etonogestrel implant or IUD

Question 3

What glucose tolerance test amount is used for diagnosis of diabetes?

Answer 3

75-g 2h GTT

Question 4

What contraception can lead to heavier menstrual flow?

Answer 4

Copper IUD

Question 5

What contraception can cause severe nausea?

Answer 5

Combined OCPs

Question 6

What contraception is contraindicated in depression?

Answer 6

Medroxyprogesterone acetate

Question 7

What contraceptives will decrease risk of ovarian and endometrial cancer? What else do they decrease risk of?

Answer 7

OCPs - lower dose pills also do not raise breast cancer risk

Decrease risk of:
PID
Endometriosis
Ectopic pregnancy
Benign breast changes

Question 8

Dermal contraceptive patch is disadvantageous in what regards?

Answer 8

Failure rate higher in those who weigh >198 lbs
Higher risk for thromboembolism compared to oral contraceptives

Question 9

What IUD can be used for emergency contraception up to 5d?

Answer 9

Copper IUD

Question 10

What contraception is usually preferred for transmen?

Answer 10

Levonorgestrel IUD

Copper IUD, depot, and combined OCPs can cause excessive or cyclic bleeding