Question 75 · LEK · Contraception

The absolute contraindications to the use of two-component hormonal contraceptives include:

1) smoking tobacco at the age over 35 years;
2) pregnancy or not excluded possibility of pregnancy;
3) migraine headaches;
4) mitral valve prolapse;
5) estrogen-dependent neoplasms.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,2,3,4.
  2. B. 3,4,5.
  3. C. 1,2,3.
  4. D. 1,2,5.
  5. E. all the above.
Hint

Use WHO eligibility category 4 and ask which listed items carry an unacceptable thrombotic or oncological risk.

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