Question 1

In what year was the first Canadian birth control clinic established?
A)1895
B)1920
C)1932
D)1960

Accepted Answer

The first Canadian birth control clinic was established in 1932 in Hamilton, Ontario.

Question 2

A woman on the pill mixes up her schedule while on vacation.She remembers to take her pill the first two days of her vacation but then forgets to take her pill the next three days in a row.According to your text,what should she do?
A)Take a pill as soon as possible and then another one at regular schedule and resume her schedule.
B)Take 2 pills right away and then resume her regular schedule.
C)Quit taking the pill for 7 days straight to menstruate and start her regular schedule for the next month.
D)Take a pill as soon as possible,resume her regular schedule,and use a back-up form of birth control.

Accepted Answer

The best choice would be for the woman to take a pill as soon as possible, resume her regular schedule, and use a back-up form of birth control. This will help to ensure that she remains protected against unintended pregnancy while also avoiding any potential negative side effects from missing pills. It is important to note that option C (quitting the pill for 7 days to menstruate) is not recommended because it can increase the risk of pregnancy if the woman has sex during this time. Option B (taking 2 pills right away) is also not recommended as it can cause nausea and other side effects.

Question 3

There are two contraception devices available in Canada that look like an IUD.The one that IS an IUD contains ______,the other is not actually an IUD because it contains ________.
A)progesterone;copper
B)copper;progesterone
C)the T-shape;a U-shape
D)they are both IUDs

Accepted Answer

Copper is the main component of a traditional IUD, while the other device referred to in the question is known as an intrauterine system (IUS) and contains progesterone (a hormone). Therefore, the correct answer is B, which states that the IUD contains copper, while the other device contains progesterone.

Question 4

How does the IUD prevent pregnancy?
A)Inhibiting ovulation.
B)Increasing estrogen levels.
C)Producing changes in the uterus.
D)Preventing sperm from entering the uterus.

Accepted Answer

The IUD produces changes in the uterus that prevent pregnancy. It thickens cervical mucus, which makes it difficult for sperm to swim and fertilize an egg. It can also cause inflammation in the uterus that makes it difficult for sperm to survive and for an egg to implant if fertilization does occur.

Question 5

What do women on the pill have an increased susceptibility to?
A)Crabs
B)Scabies
C)Syphilis
D)Chlamydia

Accepted Answer

Women on the pill have an increased susceptibility to chlamydia, as the pill may hinder the body's immune response to this sexually transmitted infection.

Question 6

Which contraceptive is inserted into the vagina,remains there for 21 days,and stops ovulation from occurring?
A)cervical cup
B)IUD
C)diaphragm
D)the vaginal ring

Accepted Answer

The vaginal ring is inserted into the vagina and remains there for 21 days before being replaced. It works by releasing hormones that prevent ovulation from occurring. It is an effective and convenient form of contraception for those who prefer not to take a pill every day.

Question 7

The use of IUD's declined sharply in North America in the 1980s.Why?
A)they were replaced by the female condom
B)simply never became popular
C)lawsuits against manufacturers for damages suffered by users
D)the shape of the device was uncomfortable

Accepted Answer

Lawsuits were filed against manufacturers for damages suffered by users of IUD's, which led to declining use in North America in the 1980s.

Question 8

What appears to be a real advantage for women taking the pill?
A)A decreased susceptibility to gonorrhea.
B)A decrease of pre-menstrual pain.
C)A decreased susceptibility to vaginitis.
D)A decrease in susceptibility to breast cancer.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that women who take the pill have experienced a decrease in pre-menstrual pain and symptoms. While the pill may offer other advantages such as a decreased susceptibility to certain infections, these benefits are not as consistently demonstrated as the reduction in pre-menstrual symptoms. The pill has also been shown to increase the risk of breast cancer, so option D is not the correct answer.

Question 9

The occasional side effects of irritability and depression in pill-users are probably related to the pill's
A)estrogen content.
B)progesterone content.
C)inhibition of sexual desire.
D)increased level of vaginitis.

Accepted Answer

Studies have suggested that the progesterone content in birth control pills may be responsible for occasional side effects of irritability and depression. This is because progestins can affect mood by altering neurotransmitter levels in the brain. Estrogen is not typically associated with these side effects, nor is the pill's effect on sexual desire or risk of vaginitis.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of IUDs?
A)It is inexpensive.
B)There is no interruption of the sexual experience.
C)It is easily placed by the women several hours prior to intercourse.
D)Fertility is not effected after removal.

Accepted Answer

IUDs cannot be placed hours prior to intercourse as they need to be inserted into the uterus by a healthcare provider.

Question 11

What is the most significant advantage a Depo-Provera injection has as a contraceptive?
A)There is no side effects.
B)That it does not require memory to use it properly.
C)The shortened period of infertility following cessation.
D)Its unique balance between the hormones of estrogen and progestin.

Accepted Answer

The most significant advantage of Depo-Provera injection as a contraceptive is that it does not require memory to use it properly. Unlike other birth control methods such as pills or patches that need to be taken or changed daily, the injection only needs to be administered once every three months, making it a convenient and effective option for those who may have trouble remembering to take their birth control consistently.

Question 12

When does failures in the use of the contraceptive pill usually occur?
A)When the pill does not contain enough estrogen.
B)When a woman switches brands and the new pill is not as effective as the one she had been on.
C)When a woman forgets to take the pill for a day or two or so.
D)When a woman has intercourse with a male who is highly fertile in the number of sperm he produces.

Accepted Answer

Failure in the use of the contraceptive pill usually occurs when a woman forgets to take the pill for a day or two or so. It is important to take the pill regularly at the same time every day to ensure maximum effectiveness.

Question 13

Depo-Provera is a(n)________ method of contraception.
A)estrogen-only
B)synthetic estrogen
C)progestin-only
D)combination estrogen and progestin

Accepted Answer

Depo-Provera is a progestin-only method of contraception, which is a synthetic version of the hormone progesterone. It is administered via injection and prevents pregnancy by thickening cervical mucus and inhibiting ovulation.

Question 14

One type of contraceptive pill that changes the cervical mucus such that sperm cannot get through,but where about 40% of the women still ovulate is the
A)combination pill
B)triphasic pill
C)progestin-only pill
D)estrogen-only pill

Accepted Answer

The progestin-only pill (also called the mini-pill) works by thickening the cervical mucus, making it difficult for sperm to reach the egg. However, it does not always suppress ovulation, so about 40% of women may still ovulate while taking this pill. The other options, combination, triphasic, and estrogen-only pills, all work by suppressing ovulation completely, so they would not meet the criteria of a pill that still allows some women to ovulate.

Question 15

Which of the following does NOT described how progestin-only pills work?
A)Inhibiting implantation of the egg.
B)Inhibiting ovulation.
C)Changing the cervical mucus so that sperm can't get through.
D)Produces mucus that kills sperm.

Accepted Answer

Progestin-only pills do not produce mucus that kills sperm. The correct descriptions of how progestin-only pills work are: inhibiting ovulation and changing the cervical mucus so that sperm can't get through. Some progestin-only pills may also inhibit implantation of the egg, but this is not the primary mechanism of action.

Question 16

Considering the serious side effects of the contraceptive pill that have been stated in the media,which claim has been substantiated?
A)That the pill causes cancer of the cervix.
B)That the pill causes cancer of the breast.
C)That the pill causes cancer of the uterus.
D)That the pill causes problems relating to blood clotting.

Accepted Answer

The claim that the pill causes problems relating to blood clotting has been substantiated by medical research. Studies have shown that taking the pill increases the risk of blood clots, which can lead to serious conditions such as deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and stroke. While some studies have suggested a possible link between the pill and certain cancers, there is not enough evidence to conclusively support these claims.

Question 17

Dr.Henry Morgentaler has been instrumental in bringing changes to Canada's abortion laws through a campaign characterized by
A)mobilizing groups of women and staging violent protests.
B)targeting key legal officials and initiating aggressive media attacks.
C)refusing to obey governmental demands in a nonviolent manner meant to force concession regarding women's rights for abortion.
D)seeking to attain higher and higher political offices to make changes within the system.

Accepted Answer

Dr. Henry Morgentaler's campaign was characterized by him refusing to obey governmental demands and laws that restricted women's right to access abortion. He opened private clinics and fought legal battles to defend those clinics when they were raided by authorities. However, he advocated for these changes in a nonviolent manner.

Question 18

Which group is at-risk and should not use the contraceptive pill?
A)Women who are over 35 and are cigarette smokers.
B)Women who are between the ages of 18 and 34 and who tend to have 3-4 drinks per week.
C)Women who are between the ages of 18 and 34 and who tend to have 3-4 drinks per weekend at one sitting.
D)Women who have low libido.

Accepted Answer

Women who are over 35 and smoke cigarettes are at an increased risk of developing blood clots while taking the contraceptive pill. Therefore, they should not use this form of contraception.

Question 19

This contraceptive must be administered every 3 months for maximum effectiveness.One apparent side effect is amenorrhea.This contraceptive is
A)Depo-Provera
B)the estrogen-only injection
C)Norplant
D)the copper-T IUD

Accepted Answer

Depo-Provera is the only contraceptive among the options given that needs to be administered every 3 months for maximum effectiveness. Amenorrhea is also a common side effect of this contraceptive.

Question 20

Use of the oral contraceptive pill has a major disadvantage in that
A)the burden of contraception is placed solely or mainly on the woman.
B)it may not be as useful for the woman who has intercourse frequently as compared to the woman who has intercourse infrequently.
C)it tends to interfere with sexual intercourse-because the woman must remember to take the pill every day for the whole menstrual cycle.
D)there are negative long term effects on the fertility of the woman.

Accepted Answer

The burden of contraception is placed solely or mainly on the woman, as it is the woman who has to remember to take the pill every day for the whole menstrual cycle. This can be viewed as a major disadvantage as it does not allow for equal distribution of responsibility in contraception between partners.

Quiz 7: Contraception and Abortion

In what year was the first Canadian birth control clinic established?

A woman on the pill mixes up her schedule while on vacation.She remembers to take her pill the first two days of her vacation but then forgets to take her pill the next three days in a row.According to your text,what should she do?

There are two contraception devices available in Canada that look like an IUD.The one that IS an IUD contains ,the other is not actually an IUD because it contains __.

How does the IUD prevent pregnancy?

What do women on the pill have an increased susceptibility to?

Which contraceptive is inserted into the vagina,remains there for 21 days,and stops ovulation from occurring?

The use of IUD's declined sharply in North America in the 1980s.Why?

What appears to be a real advantage for women taking the pill?

The occasional side effects of irritability and depression in pill-users are probably related to the pill's

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of IUDs?

What is the most significant advantage a Depo-Provera injection has as a contraceptive?

When does failures in the use of the contraceptive pill usually occur?

Depo-Provera is a(n) ________ method of contraception.

One type of contraceptive pill that changes the cervical mucus such that sperm cannot get through,but where about 40% of the women still ovulate is the

Which of the following does NOT described how progestin-only pills work?

Considering the serious side effects of the contraceptive pill that have been stated in the media,which claim has been substantiated?

Dr.Henry Morgentaler has been instrumental in bringing changes to Canada's abortion laws through a campaign characterized by

Which group is at-risk and should not use the contraceptive pill?

This contraceptive must be administered every 3 months for maximum effectiveness.One apparent side effect is amenorrhea.This contraceptive is

Use of the oral contraceptive pill has a major disadvantage in that