Which of the following is an absolute contraindication for the use of oral contraceptives in women over the age of 35?
A) Family history of stroke
B) Hypertension without vascular disease
C) Mild hyperlipidemia
D) Diabetes with neuropathy
E) Smoker (
Choice E is smoker, smokes less than 10 cigrattes per day.
Studies have shown that the use of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) contraception is associated with
A) accelerated bone loss
B) increased migraines
C) increased endometrial cancer
D) increased pregnancy risk
E) increased teratogenicity in future pregnancies
Which of the following statements concerning oral contraceptive use is true?
A) Oral contraceptives may decrease the risk of cervical cancer.
B) Oral contraceptives increase the risk of cholelithiasis.
C) Women who use oral contraceptives have a higher incidence of ectopic pregnancy.
D) The use of oral contraceptives is associated with a higher incidence of PID.
E) Women who use oral contraceptives have a higher incidence of endometrial carcinoma.
1st one is E...smoker
2nd is: Migranes?
The progestin-releasing IUD can be used for
A) 3 years
B) 5 years
C) 10 years
D) 15 years
E) indefinitely, as long as it's kept in proper placement
Which of the following oral contraceptives is approved by the FDA for the treatment of acne vulgaris in women and adolescent females?
A) Ethinyl estradiol“norelgestromin (OrthoEvra patch)
B) Ethinyl estradiol“levonorgestrel (Preven)
C) Norethindrone (Micronor)
D) Ethinyl estradiol“drospirenone (Yasmin)
E) Ethinyl estradiol“norgestimate (Ortho Tri-Cyclen)
A hypertensive woman uses enalapril for her blood pressure management. She has excellent control. Which of the following oral contraceptives when used with enalapril can lead to hyperkalemia?
A) ethinyl estradiol“norelgestromin (OrthoEvra patch)
B) ethinyl estradiol“levonorgestrel (Preven)
C) norethindrone (Micronor)
D) ethinyl estradiol“drospirenone (Yasmin)
E) ethinyl estradiol“norgestimate (Ortho Tri-Cyclen)