NURS 6552 MIDTERM PRACTICE SOLUTION
2026 EXAMINATION TEST GUARANTEED TO
PASS.
◍ 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
◍ 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
2026 EXAMINATION TEST GUARANTEED TO
PASS.
◍ 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
◍ 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
