APEA WOMEN'S HEALTH EXAM ACTUAL EXAM
2026 | COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS | VERIFIED ANSWERS | JUST
RELEASED
Danazol an adnrogen may cause
a. clitoral atrophy
b. breast tenderness
c. edema
d. weight loss ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------c. edema
Oral contraceptive regimens in which the estrogen and progestin both
vary throughout the cycle are considered:
a. monophasic
b. biphasic
c. triphasic
d. quadriphasic ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------d. quadriphasic
The best choice for short term treatment of several abnormal uterine
bleeding is
,a. estrogen only
b. androgen therapy
c. gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogs
d. combination estrogen/progesterone ---------CORRECT ANSWER---------
--------answer:
a. estrogen only
Before prescribing oral contraceptives, the NP should check for
a. anemia
b. HPV
c. STD
d. Pregnancy ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------d. Pregnancy
Intrauterine devices for contraception
a. have no systemic effect on hormones
b. are not safe for long term use
c. may cause uncomfortable intercourse
d. never spontaneously expel ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a.
have no systemic effect on hormones
,Serious adverse reactions of progesterone therapy that warrant
immediate medical attention include:
a. breakthrough bleeding
b. nipple discharge
c. low BP
d. calf pain and swelling ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------d. calf
pain and swelling
Combined oral contraception use is absolutely contraindicated in
patients who
a. are older than 35 years and smoke a pack of cigarettes/day
b. develop migraines after starting oral contraceptives
c. are 6-12 weeks postpartum and breastfeeding
d. had breast cancer more than 5 years ago ---------CORRECT ANSWER---
--------------a. are older than 35 years and smoke a pack of cigarettes/day
Levonorgestrel/ plan b for women who do not desire pregnancy:
a. is prescription only
b. should be taken with 7 days of unprotected sex
c. is 99% effective against pregnancy
, d. inhibits fertilization or implantation of fertilized egg ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------d. inhibits fertilization or implantation of fertilized
egg
In the prevention of pregnancy edroxyprogesterone acetate 9 depo-
provera should be administered at least every:
a. 4 weeks
b. 8 weeks
c., 10 weeks
d. 12 weeks ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------d. 12 weeks
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 not as effective in preventing STDs ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------c. they may cause recurrent bladder infections
The odor associated with BV can be initiated with the application of:
2026 | COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS | VERIFIED ANSWERS | JUST
RELEASED
Danazol an adnrogen may cause
a. clitoral atrophy
b. breast tenderness
c. edema
d. weight loss ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------c. edema
Oral contraceptive regimens in which the estrogen and progestin both
vary throughout the cycle are considered:
a. monophasic
b. biphasic
c. triphasic
d. quadriphasic ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------d. quadriphasic
The best choice for short term treatment of several abnormal uterine
bleeding is
,a. estrogen only
b. androgen therapy
c. gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogs
d. combination estrogen/progesterone ---------CORRECT ANSWER---------
--------answer:
a. estrogen only
Before prescribing oral contraceptives, the NP should check for
a. anemia
b. HPV
c. STD
d. Pregnancy ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------d. Pregnancy
Intrauterine devices for contraception
a. have no systemic effect on hormones
b. are not safe for long term use
c. may cause uncomfortable intercourse
d. never spontaneously expel ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------a.
have no systemic effect on hormones
,Serious adverse reactions of progesterone therapy that warrant
immediate medical attention include:
a. breakthrough bleeding
b. nipple discharge
c. low BP
d. calf pain and swelling ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------d. calf
pain and swelling
Combined oral contraception use is absolutely contraindicated in
patients who
a. are older than 35 years and smoke a pack of cigarettes/day
b. develop migraines after starting oral contraceptives
c. are 6-12 weeks postpartum and breastfeeding
d. had breast cancer more than 5 years ago ---------CORRECT ANSWER---
--------------a. are older than 35 years and smoke a pack of cigarettes/day
Levonorgestrel/ plan b for women who do not desire pregnancy:
a. is prescription only
b. should be taken with 7 days of unprotected sex
c. is 99% effective against pregnancy
, d. inhibits fertilization or implantation of fertilized egg ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------d. inhibits fertilization or implantation of fertilized
egg
In the prevention of pregnancy edroxyprogesterone acetate 9 depo-
provera should be administered at least every:
a. 4 weeks
b. 8 weeks
c., 10 weeks
d. 12 weeks ---------CORRECT ANSWER-----------------d. 12 weeks
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 not as effective in preventing STDs ---------CORRECT
ANSWER-----------------c. they may cause recurrent bladder infections
The odor associated with BV can be initiated with the application of:
