Contraception: Online Learning Quizzes for Medical Students

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a type of oral contraceptive pill?

Accepted Answer

Injectable contraceptives

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Combined oral contraceptives

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Progestin-only pills

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Extended-cycle pills

Question 2

What is the primary mechanism of action of intrauterine devices (IUDs)?

Accepted Answer

Alteration of the endometrial lining

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Prevention of ovulation

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Thickening of cervical mucus

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Inhibition of sperm motility

Question 3

When counseling a patient about contraceptive options, which of the following factors should NOT be considered?

Accepted Answer

Birth control commercial

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Age

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Medical history

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Lifestyle

Question 4

Which type of contraception is most effective at preventing pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Oral contraceptives with perfect adherence

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Barrier methods with perfect adherence

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Natural family planning

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Withdrawal

Question 5

What is the overarching goal of the World Health Organization (WHO) in contraception provision?

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Make contraception universally available and accessible

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Develop guidelines for contraceptive use

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Conduct research on new contraceptive methods

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Eliminate unintended pregnancies

Question 6

Which of the following is an absolute contraindication to the use of oral contraceptive pills?

Accepted Answer

History of venous thromboembolism

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History of breast cancer

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Age over 35 years

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BMI over 30

Question 7

Which of the following is a potential risk associated with sterilization procedures?

Accepted Answer

Permanent infertility

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Ectopic pregnancy

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Increased risk of sexually transmitted infections

Question 8

Which essential component of contraceptive counseling involves dispelling misconceptions and providing accurate information about contraception?

Accepted Answer

Patient Education

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Risk Assessment

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Post-Counseling Follow-Up

Question 9

Which type of contraceptive commonly leads to the absence of menstrual periods (amenorrhea)?

Accepted Answer

Oral contraceptives containing progestin-only or combined estrogen and progestin

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Intrauterine devices (IUDs)

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Barrier methods (e.g., condoms)

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Permanent sterilization methods (e.g., vasectomy, tubal ligation)

Question 10

When providing contraceptive counseling to a patient from a different cultural background, which factor is most important to consider?

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Patient's religious beliefs

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Patient's socioeconomic status

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Patient's age

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Patient's gender identity

Question 11

What is a potential advantage of using hormonal contraception?

Accepted Answer

More regular menstrual cycles

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Higher chance of blood clots

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Protection from sexually transmitted infections

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Increased ability to become pregnant

Question 12

Which of the following contraceptive methods is considered the most effective in preventing pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Tubal ligation

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Implant

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Vasectomy

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IUD

Question 13

What is the primary mechanism of action of combined oral contraceptive pills?

Accepted Answer

Inhibits ovulation

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Thickens cervical mucus

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Blocks sperm transport

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Alters the uterine lining

Question 14

Which of the following is a contraindication to the use of a copper IUD?

Accepted Answer

Wilson's disease (copper toxicity)

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Uterine fibroids

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Multiple sexual partners

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Pelvic inflammatory disease

Question 15

For most women, what is generally considered the first-line contraceptive option due to its ease of use, efficacy, and reversibility?

Accepted Answer

Oral contraceptives

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Implant

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IUD

Question 16

Which of the following is an emergency contraceptive option?

Accepted Answer

Levonorgestrel (Plan B)

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Oral contraceptives

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Withdrawal

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Coitus interruptus

Question 17

When is the recommended timing for starting a new pack of oral contraceptives?

Accepted Answer

Within 5 days of the start of menstruation

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At any time during the menstrual cycle

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After ovulation

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When the pregnancy test is negative

Question 18

Which of the following is a key benefit of vasectomy?

Accepted Answer

Permanent and highly effective method of contraception

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Improves sperm count

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Reversible

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Protects against sexually transmitted infections

Question 19

Which of the following is an indication for considering sterilization as a contraceptive option?

Accepted Answer

Completed family size and no desire for future children.

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Pelvic inflammatory disease

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Uncontrolled contraception

Question 20

Which of the following is a long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC)?

Accepted Answer

Intrauterine device (IUD)

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Oral contraceptive pill

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Condoms

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Tubal ligation

Question 21

Which of the following is a permanent contraceptive method?

Accepted Answer

Sterilization

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Intrauterine device (IUD)

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Contraceptive injection

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Contraceptive implant

Question 22

Which of the following is a risk factor for contraceptive failure?

Accepted Answer

Missed pills

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Correct use of condoms

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Use of intrauterine device (IUD)

Question 23

Which of the following is an ethical consideration when discussing contraception with patients?

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Respecting the patient's values and beliefs

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Prescribing contraception without the patient's consent

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Providing only the most effective contraceptive methods

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Encouraging abstinence

Question 24

Which type of intrauterine device (IUD) releases a progestin hormone over time?

Accepted Answer

Levonorgestrel-releasing IUD

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Copper IUD

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Non-medicated IUD

Question 25

Which of the following is a potential **risk** of sterilization?

Accepted Answer

Regret

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Pelvic inflammatory disease

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Menstrual irregularities

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Ectopic pregnancy

Question 26

Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of a diaphragm?

Accepted Answer

Severe prolapse of the uterus

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Smoking

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Menstrual irregularities

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History of urinary tract infections