For Emergency Contraception to Be Effective, the Sooner the Better

question 22

Multiple Choice

For emergency contraception to be effective, the sooner the better, but the first dose must be taken within ____________ hours of unprotected intercourse.

• A) 12
• B) 48
• C) 72
• D) 120

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Definitions:

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