Contraceptive use

(Ans - a water soluble lubricant should be used with condoms

Oral contraceptive danger indications

(Ans - Shortness of breath can indicate pulmonary embolism or myocardial

infarction

IUD (intrauterine device)

(Ans - Check for presence of IUD strings following each menstruation to

ensure the device is still present. A change in the length of the strings

should be reported to the provider

Implantable progestins adverse effects

(Ans –

Irregular vaginal bleeding

weight gain

breast changes

medroxyprogesterone

(Ans - clients should take calcium and vitamin D o prevent loss of bone

density

can cause irregular bleeding