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An oral contraceptive that provides a fixed dosage of estrogen and progestin throughout the cycle is termed:
 
  a. monophasic. c. triphasic.
  b. biphasic. d. fixed.

Question 2

Alendronate (Fosamax) is an estrogen replacement for postmenopausal women.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

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A Correct: This is descriptive of monophasic oral contraceptives.
B Incorrect: In biphasic, the estrogen level is constant but the progestin level varies.
C Incorrect: In triphasic, both estrogen and progestin levels vary.
D Incorrect: This is not a type of oral contraceptive.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: F

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Correct Alendronate is not an estrogen.
Incorrect



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