The Underutilizaton of Emergency Contraception
Purpose of Activity
To provide registered professional nurses with information on emergency contraception, common misconceptions about its mechanism of action and potential adverse effects, and strategies to facilitate patient access.Learning Objectives
After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:
- discuss the prevalence of unintended pregnancy and related demographic information.
- summarize the historic use and current forms of oral emergency contraceptives.
- describe the mechanism of action of the copper intrauterine device (IUD), as well as the advantages of and contraindications for its use in emergency contraception.
- outline the issues and considerations that affect the use of emergency contraception.
Disclosures
The author and planners have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
Price:
$21.95
Credits:
- ANCC 2.3 CH
- DC - BON 2.3 CH
- KY-BON 2.0 CH
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
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This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia and Florida #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.
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The ANCC's accreditation status of Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Department of Continuing Education refers only to its continuing nursing educational activities and does not imply Commission on Accreditation approval or endorsement of any commercial product.
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This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia and Florida #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.
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The ANCC's accreditation status of Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Department of Continuing Education refers only to its continuing nursing educational activities and does not imply Commission on Accreditation approval or endorsement of any commercial product.
Test Code: AJN0412B
Published: April 2012
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources:
AJN, American Journal of Nursing
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Categories:
Women's Health
Topics:
Contraception