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Title: Which woman is a safe candidate for the use of oral contraceptives? a.19-year-
Post by: ceciliab on Jan 8, 2015
Which woman is a safe candidate for the use of oral contraceptives?
 
a.19-year-old with a history of thrombophlebitis
b.16-year-old with a benign liver tumor
c.10-year-old who suspects she may be pregnant
d.13-year-old who does not smoke cigarettes


Title: Re: Which woman is a safe candidate for the use of oral contraceptives? a.19-year-
Post by: bio_man on Aug 9, 2015
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Oral contraceptives are contraindicated with a history of thrombophlebitis. Liver tumors, benign or malignant, preclude the use of oral contraceptives. Pregnancy is a contraindication. Heavy cigarette smoking is a contraindication.