CMN 572 FINAL EXAM 2025 UPDATED
ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT
SOLUTIONS.
It is at this location, where squamous cells meet glandular cells,
that cancer is more likely to develop. - correct answer-
Transformation zone
Pap Screening starts at what age? - correct answer- 21
Routine HPV screening starts at what age? - correct answer-
30
A patient is founds to have ASC-H? What is the next step? -
correct answer- Colposcopy
Cervical Cancer is typically slow growing and occurs
predominantly in women of what age? - correct answer- 40-44
Most SE's of COC's resolve over the first months. -
correct answer- 6
,Common side effects of COC's include: - correct answer-
Breast tenderness, nausea, headache, breakthrough bleeding
(BTB)
Theresa is a 33 y.o smoker with no health history. Can she be
prescribed a COC pill? - correct answer- yes- Would be
contraindicated in a smoker age >/= 35.
Linda is a 35 y.o smoker with a history of undiagnosed vaginal
bleeding, triglyceride level of 269, and a history of DVT. Can
she be prescribed a COC pill? - correct answer- No.
Contraindications to COC pill include: Smoker, aged >/=35, hx
of thrombolytic event (MI, DVT, Stroke), hx or current breast
cancer, uncontrolled HTN or DM, prolonged immobilization,
triglycerides > 250, active liver disease, women at increased
risk of cardiac dse, Active SLE, and undiagnosed vaginal
bleeding
Danielle is a 29 y.o. She is in grad school and admits to having
acne, having heavy cycles, and never being in the sunlight. She
wants to start on a BC pill and is interested in COC's. What
could you tell her might be advantages to using COC's? -
correct answer- Decreased menorrhagia, acne, PCOS, ovarian
cysts, PID, ovarian/endometrial cancer, benign breast disease,
ectopic pregnancy. Increased bone density.
,What kind of hormone(s) does the NuvaRing contain? - correct
answer- Estrogen and Progestin
How long can the NuvaRing be removed without losing
efficacy? - correct answer- 3 hours
What hormone(s) does the transdermal patch contain (orthevra
or xulane)? - correct answer- Estrogen and Progestin
Is the patch effective for all shapes and sizes of women? -
correct answer- Less effective in obese women
What are the contraindications to the transdermal patch for
BC? - correct answer- Same as COC's: Smoker >/= age 35,
history of thrombolytic events (MI, DVT, stroke), history or
current breast cancer, uncontrolled HTN or DM, Prolonged
immobilization, Triglycerides > 250, active liver disease, women
at increased risk of cardiac disease, active SLE, undiagnosed
vaginal bleeding
, What are some extended use combination contraceptives?
How do they work? - correct answer- Seasonale, Seasonique,
Lybrel- the lining of the uterus doesn't build up, so menses is
not needed. The pills delay or eliminate menstruation
What are the benefits of extended use contraceptives? - correct
answer- Decreased anemia, dysmenorrhea, or pre-menstrual
depression
What is common during the first several months of use in
extended use combination contraceptives? - correct answer-
Breakthrough bleeding (BTB)
Hillary is a 38 y.o smoker with SLE. She wants to use a BC pill,
but does not know what kind. As her NP, what would you
suggest? - correct answer- A progestin only BC option. Due to
her SLE, a progestin only option is preferred to a COC, but
must still be used in caution.
Laura has been prescribed a POP. She reports working 12 hour
shifts and getting home at irregular hours each night. What is
appropriate education for Laura, concerning her POP? - correct
answer- MUST be taken at the SAME time each day. A delay of
even a couple of hours can result in contraceptive failure. And
you don't want that, Laura!
ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT
SOLUTIONS.
It is at this location, where squamous cells meet glandular cells,
that cancer is more likely to develop. - correct answer-
Transformation zone
Pap Screening starts at what age? - correct answer- 21
Routine HPV screening starts at what age? - correct answer-
30
A patient is founds to have ASC-H? What is the next step? -
correct answer- Colposcopy
Cervical Cancer is typically slow growing and occurs
predominantly in women of what age? - correct answer- 40-44
Most SE's of COC's resolve over the first months. -
correct answer- 6
,Common side effects of COC's include: - correct answer-
Breast tenderness, nausea, headache, breakthrough bleeding
(BTB)
Theresa is a 33 y.o smoker with no health history. Can she be
prescribed a COC pill? - correct answer- yes- Would be
contraindicated in a smoker age >/= 35.
Linda is a 35 y.o smoker with a history of undiagnosed vaginal
bleeding, triglyceride level of 269, and a history of DVT. Can
she be prescribed a COC pill? - correct answer- No.
Contraindications to COC pill include: Smoker, aged >/=35, hx
of thrombolytic event (MI, DVT, Stroke), hx or current breast
cancer, uncontrolled HTN or DM, prolonged immobilization,
triglycerides > 250, active liver disease, women at increased
risk of cardiac dse, Active SLE, and undiagnosed vaginal
bleeding
Danielle is a 29 y.o. She is in grad school and admits to having
acne, having heavy cycles, and never being in the sunlight. She
wants to start on a BC pill and is interested in COC's. What
could you tell her might be advantages to using COC's? -
correct answer- Decreased menorrhagia, acne, PCOS, ovarian
cysts, PID, ovarian/endometrial cancer, benign breast disease,
ectopic pregnancy. Increased bone density.
,What kind of hormone(s) does the NuvaRing contain? - correct
answer- Estrogen and Progestin
How long can the NuvaRing be removed without losing
efficacy? - correct answer- 3 hours
What hormone(s) does the transdermal patch contain (orthevra
or xulane)? - correct answer- Estrogen and Progestin
Is the patch effective for all shapes and sizes of women? -
correct answer- Less effective in obese women
What are the contraindications to the transdermal patch for
BC? - correct answer- Same as COC's: Smoker >/= age 35,
history of thrombolytic events (MI, DVT, stroke), history or
current breast cancer, uncontrolled HTN or DM, Prolonged
immobilization, Triglycerides > 250, active liver disease, women
at increased risk of cardiac disease, active SLE, undiagnosed
vaginal bleeding
, What are some extended use combination contraceptives?
How do they work? - correct answer- Seasonale, Seasonique,
Lybrel- the lining of the uterus doesn't build up, so menses is
not needed. The pills delay or eliminate menstruation
What are the benefits of extended use contraceptives? - correct
answer- Decreased anemia, dysmenorrhea, or pre-menstrual
depression
What is common during the first several months of use in
extended use combination contraceptives? - correct answer-
Breakthrough bleeding (BTB)
Hillary is a 38 y.o smoker with SLE. She wants to use a BC pill,
but does not know what kind. As her NP, what would you
suggest? - correct answer- A progestin only BC option. Due to
her SLE, a progestin only option is preferred to a COC, but
must still be used in caution.
Laura has been prescribed a POP. She reports working 12 hour
shifts and getting home at irregular hours each night. What is
appropriate education for Laura, concerning her POP? - correct
answer- MUST be taken at the SAME time each day. A delay of
even a couple of hours can result in contraceptive failure. And
you don't want that, Laura!
