CPM Certified Professional Midwife

Category - Midwifery Counseling and Education

A midwife is teaching a group of clients about Norplant as a contraceptive method. Norplant is contraindicated for which of the following clients?
  1. A client who is suspected of having breast cancer.
  2. An adolescent who is sexually active.
  3. A client who is breastfeeding.
  4. A client in need of a reversible contraceptive method.
Explanation
Answer: A - The contraceptive is not indicated for a client who has or may have breast cancer. Other contraindications include undiagnosed uterine bleeding, active liver disease and pregnancy. Norplant may be used by adolescents who are sexually active and by clients who are breastfeeding.
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