A nurse is providing an in-service on female reproductive medications to the unit.Which of the following medications are used for contraception and/or prevention of pregnancy? (Select all that apply.)
Explanation & Rationale
Choice A rationaleEthinyl estradiol and drospirenone (Yaz) is a combination oral contraceptive used to prevent pregnancy. It works by inhibiting ovulation, altering the cervical mucus to prevent sperm penetration, and changing the uterine lining to prevent implantation.Choice B rationaleFinasteride is not used for contraception or prevention of pregnancy. It is primarily used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and androgenetic alopecia (male pattern baldness).Choice C rationaleDesogestrel (Mirena) is a hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) used for long-term contraception. It releases a progestin hormone that thickens cervical mucus, inhibits sperm motility, and thins the endometrial lining to prevent pregnancy.Choice D rationaleMedroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-Provera) is an injectable contraceptive that provides long-term prevention of pregnancy. It prevents ovulation and thickens cervical mucus to inhibit sperm penetration.