her painful periods that may be consistent with endometriosis c: her smoking one pack per
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day d:
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her history of breast cancer in her mother e:
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her family history of hypertension
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15: B. What is the primary mechanism of action of oral contraceptives?
a: Inhibit ovulation b:
Impose a barrier between the sperm and the
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egg c:
Create an environment in the uterus that is toxic to the sperm d:
SI N
Destroy the embryo shortly after
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fertilization e:
W
16:
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Alter the ability of the fertilized egg to implant and grow
W
W
C. Which is a contraindication to the birth control pill?
a: Smoking in a woman older than 35 years b: A family history of stomach cancer