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kfurse

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Postcoital contraception with combined oral contraceptives:
 
  1. requires that the first dose be taken within 120 hours of unprotected intercourse.
  2. requires that the woman take second and third doses at 24 and 36 hours after the first dose.
  3. has an effectiveness rate in preventing pregnancy of approximately 50.
  4. is commonly associated with the side effect of menorrhagia.

Question 2

A woman currently uses a diaphragm and spermicide for contraception. She asks the nurse what the major differences are between the cervical cap and diaphragm. The nurse's most appropriate response would be:
 
  1. No spermicide is used with the cervical cap, so it is less messy..
  2. The diaphragm can be left in place longer after intercourse..
  3. Repeated intercourse with the diaphragm is more convenient..
  4. The cervical cap can safely be used for repeated acts of intercourse without adding more spermicide later..



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emilymalinowski12

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Answer to Question 1

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1. Correct. Emergency contraception is used within 120 hours of unprotected intercourse to prevent pregnancy.
2. Incorrect. The first dose of an emergency contraception should be taken within 120 hours postcoitus, with the second dose 12 hours later.
3. Incorrect. Postcoital use is between 75 and 89 effective at preventing pregnancy.
4. Incorrect. The common side effect to postcoital contraception is nausea.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Incorrect. Spermicide inside the cap should be used as an additional chemical barrier.
2. Incorrect. The cervical cap should remain in place for 6 hours after the last act of inter-course.
3. Incorrect. Repeated intercourse with the cervical cap is more convenient as no additional spermicide is needed.
4. Correct. The cervical cap can be inserted hours before sexual intercourse without the need for additional spermicide later. No additional spermicide is required for repeated acts of intercourse.




kfurse

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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