11 an advantage of using the nuvaring vaginal ring

____ 11.
An advantage of using the NuvaRing vaginal ring for contraception is:
1. It does not require fitting and is easy to insert.
2. It is inserted once a week, eliminating the need to remember to take a daily pill.
3. Patients get a level of estrogen and progestin equal to combined oral
contraceptives.
4. It also provides protection against vaginal infections.
____ 12.
Oral emergency contraception (Plan B) is contraindicated in women who:
Chapter 33. Diabetes Mellitus
____ 1.
Type 1 diabetes results from autoimmune destruction of the beta cells. Eighty-five to 90% of type 1
diabetics have:
____ 3.
Diagnostic criteria for diabetes include:

____ 4.
Routine screening of asymptomatic adults for diabetes is appropriate for:
1. Individuals who are older than 45 and have a BMI of less than 25 kg/m 2
2. Native Americans, African Americans, and Hispanics
3. Persons with HDL cholesterol greater than 100 mg/dl
4. Persons with prediabetes confirmed on at least two occasions
____ 5.
Screening for children who meet the following criteria should begin at age 10 and occur every 3
years thereafter:
____ 6.
Insulin is used to treat both types of diabetes. It acts by: