,APEA Pharmacology Women's Health 2026 | Most Tested
Questions & Verified Answers | Latest Update | Graded A+
Question 1
In the prevention of pregnancy,
medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-Provera)
should be administered at least every:
A) 4 weeks
B) 8 weeks
C) 10 weeks
D) 12 weeks
Answer: D) 12 weeks
Rationale: Depo-Provera is effective for 13 weeks,
so injections should be administered every 12 weeks
to ensure continuous contraception .
Question 2
Patients taking oral contraceptives do NOT need to
use a back-up method of contraception if taking:
A) Ampicillin
B) Ketoconazole
,C) Phenytoin (Dilantin)
D) Metformin (Glucophage)
Answer: D) Metformin (Glucophage)
Rationale: Metformin (Glucophage) does not
interact with oral contraceptives. However, some
antibiotics (ampicillin), antifungals (ketoconazole),
and anticonvulsants (phenytoin) can reduce the
efficacy of oral contraceptives .
Question 3
When initiating progestin-only contraceptives,
women should be advised to:
A) Take with food anytime of the day
B) Resume with the next dose, if one dose is missed
C) Immediately report irregular uterine bleeding
D) Use a backup method of contraception for the
first month
Answer: D) Use a backup method of contraception
for the first month
Rationale: Progestin-only contraceptives require
consistent use for the first month to ensure
, effectiveness. A backup method is advised during
this period .
Question 4
Which statement is true about diaphragms in
comparison to pharmacologic methods of
contraception?
A) They are as effective as oral contraceptives
B) They can be removed immediately after
intercourse
C) They may cause recurrent bladder infections
D) They are helpful in the prevention of sexually
transmitted diseases
Answer: C) They may cause recurrent bladder
infections
Rationale: Diaphragms are less effective than oral
contraceptives, require dexterity to insert, must be
left in place for at least 6 hours after intercourse, and
may cause recurrent bladder infections, bacterial
vaginosis, and vaginal yeast infections .
Questions & Verified Answers | Latest Update | Graded A+
Question 1
In the prevention of pregnancy,
medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-Provera)
should be administered at least every:
A) 4 weeks
B) 8 weeks
C) 10 weeks
D) 12 weeks
Answer: D) 12 weeks
Rationale: Depo-Provera is effective for 13 weeks,
so injections should be administered every 12 weeks
to ensure continuous contraception .
Question 2
Patients taking oral contraceptives do NOT need to
use a back-up method of contraception if taking:
A) Ampicillin
B) Ketoconazole
,C) Phenytoin (Dilantin)
D) Metformin (Glucophage)
Answer: D) Metformin (Glucophage)
Rationale: Metformin (Glucophage) does not
interact with oral contraceptives. However, some
antibiotics (ampicillin), antifungals (ketoconazole),
and anticonvulsants (phenytoin) can reduce the
efficacy of oral contraceptives .
Question 3
When initiating progestin-only contraceptives,
women should be advised to:
A) Take with food anytime of the day
B) Resume with the next dose, if one dose is missed
C) Immediately report irregular uterine bleeding
D) Use a backup method of contraception for the
first month
Answer: D) Use a backup method of contraception
for the first month
Rationale: Progestin-only contraceptives require
consistent use for the first month to ensure
, effectiveness. A backup method is advised during
this period .
Question 4
Which statement is true about diaphragms in
comparison to pharmacologic methods of
contraception?
A) They are as effective as oral contraceptives
B) They can be removed immediately after
intercourse
C) They may cause recurrent bladder infections
D) They are helpful in the prevention of sexually
transmitted diseases
Answer: C) They may cause recurrent bladder
infections
Rationale: Diaphragms are less effective than oral
contraceptives, require dexterity to insert, must be
left in place for at least 6 hours after intercourse, and
may cause recurrent bladder infections, bacterial
vaginosis, and vaginal yeast infections .
