NRNP 6552 FINAL -WOMEN’S HEALTH NEWEST VERSION WITH 128 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS.
How does copper IUD work? - (ANSWER)Causes an inflammatory response with
spermacidal response
How do levonorgestrel IUDs work? - (ANSWER)Release low doses of progesterone daily to
thicken cervical mucus
How long is the copper IUD good for? - (ANSWER)10 years @#$%^&*()
When can an IUD be inserted? - (ANSWER)At anytime pending negative pregnancy test
When can an IUD be placed postpartum? - (ANSWER)4 weeks
What IUD can be used for emergency contraception? - (ANSWER)Copper IUD
Most common side effects of copper IUD? - (ANSWER)Prolonged heavy bleeding and
dysmenorrhea
Most common side effect of LNG IUDs? - (ANSWER)Unscheduled bleeding
Other side effects of LNG IUD? - (ANSWER)Lower abdominal pain
Acne
Back pain
Breast tenderness
Headaches
Mood changes
Nausea
Which device is approved for menorrhagia? - (ANSWER)Mirena
When does ovulation return following Nexplanon removal? - (ANSWER)6 weeks
Side effects of Nexplanon? - (ANSWER)Irregular bleeding and amenorrhea
Primary reason for removal of Nexplanon? - (ANSWER)Irregular bleeding
, NRNP 6552 FINAL -WOMEN’S HEALTH NEWEST VERSION WITH 128 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS.
Define tubal occlusion - (ANSWER)Female sterilization in which the fallopian tubes are
permanently blocked, which prevents sperm from ascending the reproductive tract and
fertilizing an ovum
Risk related to tubal occlusion - (ANSWER)Ectopic pregnancy
Define vasectomy - (ANSWER)Cutting or blocking of both vas deferens which are@#$%^&*()
the small
tubes that carry sperm from the testes to become part of the seminal fluid
Benefit of combined oral contraceptives vs. progestin only - (ANSWER)More predictable
bleeding patterns due to stabilization of the endometrium with estrogen
Types of combined oral contraceptives - (ANSWER)Oral
Patch
Ring
Types of progestin only contraceptives - (ANSWER)IUD
Implant (Nexplanon)
Oral (POP, mini-pills)
Injection (Depo)
Long term combined oral contraceptive use increases the risk for - (ANSWER)Cervical
cancer- this risk reduces following cessation
When can combined contraceptives be started in postpartum women? - (ANSWER)21 day
postpartum due to risk for VTE
What is quick start for COCs? - (ANSWER)Beginning the pill at any time during the
menstrual cycle and using another form of contraception for 7 days
Contraindications to combined oral contraceptives - (ANSWER)Thromboembolic
disorders, CVD/CAD (stroke, heart attack, untreated hypertension), Breast
cancer/estrogen-dependent cancer, Liver (cirrhosis, liver tumor, gallbladder disease*),
Migraine with neurologic findings ("aura"), Diabetes with vascular involvement, Lactating or
< 6 weeks postpartum, Smoking, if 35+ years
True or false
CORRECT ANSWERS.
How does copper IUD work? - (ANSWER)Causes an inflammatory response with
spermacidal response
How do levonorgestrel IUDs work? - (ANSWER)Release low doses of progesterone daily to
thicken cervical mucus
How long is the copper IUD good for? - (ANSWER)10 years @#$%^&*()
When can an IUD be inserted? - (ANSWER)At anytime pending negative pregnancy test
When can an IUD be placed postpartum? - (ANSWER)4 weeks
What IUD can be used for emergency contraception? - (ANSWER)Copper IUD
Most common side effects of copper IUD? - (ANSWER)Prolonged heavy bleeding and
dysmenorrhea
Most common side effect of LNG IUDs? - (ANSWER)Unscheduled bleeding
Other side effects of LNG IUD? - (ANSWER)Lower abdominal pain
Acne
Back pain
Breast tenderness
Headaches
Mood changes
Nausea
Which device is approved for menorrhagia? - (ANSWER)Mirena
When does ovulation return following Nexplanon removal? - (ANSWER)6 weeks
Side effects of Nexplanon? - (ANSWER)Irregular bleeding and amenorrhea
Primary reason for removal of Nexplanon? - (ANSWER)Irregular bleeding
, NRNP 6552 FINAL -WOMEN’S HEALTH NEWEST VERSION WITH 128 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS.
Define tubal occlusion - (ANSWER)Female sterilization in which the fallopian tubes are
permanently blocked, which prevents sperm from ascending the reproductive tract and
fertilizing an ovum
Risk related to tubal occlusion - (ANSWER)Ectopic pregnancy
Define vasectomy - (ANSWER)Cutting or blocking of both vas deferens which are@#$%^&*()
the small
tubes that carry sperm from the testes to become part of the seminal fluid
Benefit of combined oral contraceptives vs. progestin only - (ANSWER)More predictable
bleeding patterns due to stabilization of the endometrium with estrogen
Types of combined oral contraceptives - (ANSWER)Oral
Patch
Ring
Types of progestin only contraceptives - (ANSWER)IUD
Implant (Nexplanon)
Oral (POP, mini-pills)
Injection (Depo)
Long term combined oral contraceptive use increases the risk for - (ANSWER)Cervical
cancer- this risk reduces following cessation
When can combined contraceptives be started in postpartum women? - (ANSWER)21 day
postpartum due to risk for VTE
What is quick start for COCs? - (ANSWER)Beginning the pill at any time during the
menstrual cycle and using another form of contraception for 7 days
Contraindications to combined oral contraceptives - (ANSWER)Thromboembolic
disorders, CVD/CAD (stroke, heart attack, untreated hypertension), Breast
cancer/estrogen-dependent cancer, Liver (cirrhosis, liver tumor, gallbladder disease*),
Migraine with neurologic findings ("aura"), Diabetes with vascular involvement, Lactating or
< 6 weeks postpartum, Smoking, if 35+ years
True or false
