Check Your Understanding Questions
1
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When performing a history and physical on a person desiring contraception, what information is important to assess?
2
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Discuss how helping a patient pick an appropriate method of contraception is an important part of nursing.
3
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What questions should the nurse ask prior to counseling about contraceptive methods?
4
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Compare the external condom to the internal condom.
5
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What population of patients are good candidates for barrier methods of contraception?
6
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Explain the difference between the NuvaRing and Annovera.
7
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Explain the acronym ACHES regarding combined hormone contraceptives.
8
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List the mechanism of action of the copper-containing IUC.
9
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Explain the mechanism of action for the contraceptive implant.
10
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What warning signs should the nurse explain to the person choosing an estrogen and progesterone EC, such as Yuzpe?
11
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What is the mechanism of action of Plan B?