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Many women given up smoking during pregnancy to protect the health of the fetus. The majority of women resumed smoking within the first 6 months postpartum. Factors that increase the likelihood of relapse include (select all that apply)
 
  a. Living with a smoker
  b. Returning to work
  c. Weight concerns
  d. Successful breastfeeding
  e. Failure to breastfeed

Question 2

What is important in instructing a patient in the use of spermicidal foams or gels?
 
  a. Insert 1 to 2 hours before intercourse.
  b. One application is effective for several hours.
  c. Avoid douching for at least 6 hours.
  d. Effectiveness is about 85.



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Answer to Question 1

A, C, E
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Correct Other factors include intending to quit for pregnancy only, depression, and
stress.
Incorrect Successful breastfeeding is likely to inhibit smoking. Returning to work,
although stressful, does not necessarily increase a return to smoking.

Answer to Question 2

C
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A Foams or gels should be inserted just before intercourse and are effective for
about 1 hour.
B Each application is effective for about 1 hour.
C Douching within 6 hours of intercourse removes the spermicide and increases
the risk of pregnancy.
D Effectiveness is about 74 when used alone.





 

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