An oral contraceptive that provides a fixed dosage of estrogen and progestin throughout the cycle is termed:
a. monophasic. c. triphasic.
b. biphasic. d. fixed.
ANS: A
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A Correct: This is descriptive of monophasic oral contraceptives.
B Incorrect: In biphasic, the estrogen level is constant but the progestin level varies.
C Incorrect: In triphasic, both estrogen and progestin levels vary.
D Incorrect: This is not a type of oral contraceptive.
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