Which of the Following Is TRUE About Emergency Contraceptive Pills

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE about emergency contraceptive pills?

• A)They will cause an abortion if the woman is already pregnant.
• B)Multiple brands are available over-the-counter with no age restrictions.
• C)All brands require a prescription and are subject to age restrictions.
• D)They are 100 percent effective if taken 2 to 5 days after unprotected intercourse.

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Definitions:

Ovulation

The phase in the menstrual cycle when an ovary releases an egg for possible fertilization, marking a woman's most fertile period.

Diaphragm

A dome-shaped, flexible barrier device inserted into the vagina to prevent pregnancy by covering the cervix.

Vagina

The muscular tube leading from the external genitals to the cervix of the uterus in women and most female mammals.

Last Intercourse

The most recent occasion on which an individual engaged in sexual activity with another person.