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The nurse is teaching a community education class on contraceptives. The nurse tells the class that if spermicides containing nonoxynol-9 are used, the patient should take special precautions, because these spermicides have been linked to
 
  a. human papillomavirus (HPV) infections.
  b. spontaneous abortions.
  c. endometrial cancer.
  d. increased transmission of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a community class about contraceptives. The class is discussing the differences in the various forms of contraceptives. Which response best demonstrates understanding of the difference between Lunelle and Depo-Provera?
 
  a. Lunelle can be given less often.
  b. Lunelle contains estrogen as well as progesterone.
  c. Lunelle contains only estrogen.
  d. After Lunelle is discontinued, it takes longer for fertility to return.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Spermicides that contain nonoxynol-9 have been linked to the increased transmission of HIV.
Spermicides containing nonoxynol-9 have not been linked to HPV infections, spontaneous abortions, or endometrial cancer with this spermicide.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Lunelle contains estrogen as well as progesterone, whereas Depo-Provera does not contain estrogen.
Lunelle is not given less often, and it does not take longer for fertility to return. However, Lunelle is not used very much in the United States.
Lunelle contains both estrogen and progesterone.



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