Lena Is Interested in Using the Intrauterine Device (IUD) as Her

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Multiple Choice

Lena is interested in using the intrauterine device (IUD) as her form of contraception.What should she know about it?

• A)Spermicides must be used with an IUD
• B)There are many negative side effects
• C)It has a low effectiveness rate
• D)It is an effective method of contraception that does not require the user to remember to take a pill every day.

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Definitions:

Thyroxine (T4) Level

A measurement of the concentration of thyroxine, a hormone produced by the thyroid gland, in the bloodstream.

Thyroid Gland

An endocrine gland located in the neck, producing hormones that regulate metabolism, energy generation, and overall growth and development.

Parathyroid

Small glands located behind the thyroid which produce parathyroid hormone, involved in calcium regulation.

Vertebra Prominens

The most prominent vertebra in the neck, easily felt through the skin, typically the seventh cervical vertebra (C7).