Contraception, prenatal basics, well child care, developmental screening, falls, polypharmacy and Beers criteria.
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- What lifestyle factor makes combined hormonal contraceptives contraindicated (US MEC category 4) in a woman age 35 or older?
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Smoking cigarettes- Why are combined hormonal contraceptives avoided in women with migraine with aura?
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Increased risk of ischemic stroke- What strict timing rule applies to taking the progestin-only pill (minipill)?
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Must be taken within the same 3-hour window every day- What bone-related side effect is associated with long-term depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-Provera) use?
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Reversible loss of bone mineral density- How long is the copper IUD (ParaGard) approved for continuous use?
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Up to 10 years- What is the mechanism of action of the copper IUD?
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Copper ions are toxic to sperm and create a local inflammatory reaction that prevents fertilization- Up to how many hours after unprotected intercourse is ulipristal acetate (ella) effective as emergency contraception?
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120 hours (5 days)- Which emergency contraception method is the most effective overall?
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Placement of a copper IUD- Why is progestin-only contraception preferred over combined hormonal methods in breastfeeding women?
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It does not suppress milk supply- How long is the etonogestrel subdermal implant (Nexplanon) effective for pregnancy prevention?
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3 years- Why does the contraceptive patch carry a higher VTE risk than combined oral contraceptive pills?
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It exposes the user to higher overall estrogen levels- During which trimester is ultrasound dating of pregnancy most accurate?
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First trimester- How is estimated due date (EDD) calculated using Naegele's rule?
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Add 7 days to the first day of the last menstrual period, then subtract 3 months- What daily folic acid dose is recommended before conception to reduce neural tube defect risk?
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400 to 800 micrograms- At what gestational age is RhoGAM typically given to an Rh-negative mother?
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