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BRWH

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An adolescent girl calls the nurse at the clinic because she had unprotected sex the night before and does not want to be pregnant. The nurse should explain that:
 
  a. it is too late to prevent an unwanted pregnancy.
  b. an abortion may be the best option if she is pregnant.
  c. Norplant can be administered to prevent pregnancy for up to 5 years.
  d. postcoital contraception is available to prevent implantation.

Question 2

A sexually active female adolescent asks the nurse about the contraceptive Depo-Provera. The nurse should explain that it:
 
  a. requires injections every 3 months.
  b. requires daily administration of medication by mouth.
  c. provides long-term continuous protection, up to 5 years.
  d. prevents pregnancy if given within 72 hours of unprotected sex.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Several emergency methods of contraception are available. Postcoital contraception options do exist. It is nontherapeutic to tell her it is too late or that an abortion is the best option. Norplant is not a postcoital contraceptive.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The contraceptive Depo-Provera is administered by injection every 3 months. Oral contraceptives, not Depo-Provera, require daily administration of medication by mouth. Norplant, not Depo-Provera, provides long-term continuous protection for up to 5 years. Postcoital contraception, not Depo-Provera, prevents pregnancy if given within 72 hours of unprotected sex.



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