The nurse points out that the use of oral contraceptives has increased the risk of acquiring a sexually transmitted infection (STI) because oral contraceptive pills: (Select all that apply.)
a. increase the level of progesterone.
b. cause an alkaline vaginal environment.
c. may reduce the perception of the need for condom use.
d. decrease the inflammatory response.
e. alter cervical secretions.
B, C, E
The use of oral contraceptive pills causes the vaginal vault to become alkaline from cervical se-cretions, which makes for a conducive environment for STIs. Oral birth control pills make the need for a condom redundant as pregnancy will be averted by the medication.
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1. True 2. False
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1. every 15 minutes for the first hour. 2. every 20 minutes for the first hour. 3. every 30 minutes for the first hour. 4. not important at this point.
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