The mechanism of action of oral combined contraceptives that ...

[Jkov05]

The mechanism of action of oral combined contraceptives that prevents pregnancy is:
 
  1. Estrogen prevents the luteinizing hormone surge necessary for ovulation.
  2. Progestins thicken cervical mucus and slow tubal motility.
  3. Estrogen thins the endometrium making implantation difficult.
  4. Progestin suppresses follicle stimulating hormone release.

Question 2

Women who are taking an oral contraceptive containing the progesterone drospirenone may require monitoring of:
 
  1. Hemoglobin
  2. Serum calcium
  3. White blood count
  4. Serum potassium

[vkodali]

Answer to Question 1

2

Answer to Question 2

4

[Jkov05]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[amcvicar]

Excellent