Clinicians Choosing a Contraceptive Option Must Keep in Mind the Patient's

question 21

Multiple Choice

Clinicians choosing a contraceptive option must keep in mind the patient's needs.Which question is least relevant in ascertaining the patient's needs?

• A)Is the patient breastfeeding?
• B)Is the contraceptive intended for long-term use?
• C)Does the patient have a family history of pituitary cancer?
• D)How quickly does the patient desire fertility to return?
• E)Does the patient desire to reduce her frequency of bleeding?

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Definitions:

Recombinant DNA

Composite DNA made in a laboratory by joining DNA fragments from multiple sources.

Restriction Enzymes

Enzymes that cut DNA at specific sequences, widely used in molecular biology for cloning and DNA manipulation.

Ligases

Enzymes that catalyze the joining of two molecules by forming a new chemical bond, often requiring the expenditure of energy derived from ATP.

Polymerase

An enzyme that synthesizes long chains or polymers of nucleic acids.