Contraception: practice question

A OBG question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

Try it

OBG · Contraception

Sample item

Which method is most appropriate for emergency contraception within five days when also seeking ongoing highly effective contraception?

Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.

The answer and the reasoning

B. Copper intrauterine device

A copper IUD is the most effective emergency contraception within the appropriate window and can remain in place for long-term contraception.

Option by option

  • A. Combined oral contraceptive started next month

    Delayed pill start does not provide timely emergency protection.

  • B. Copper intrauterine device (correct)

    Correct: copper IUD combines emergency and ongoing effectiveness.

  • C. Permanent sterilization without counselling

    Sterilization requires separate informed planning.

  • D. Barrier method used once

    Single barrier use is less effective after intercourse.

Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.

More OBG questions

Questions about this OBG question

What is the answer to this OBG question?

The best answer is B, Copper intrauterine device. A copper IUD is the most effective emergency contraception within the appropriate window and can remain in place for long-term contraception.

Why is "Combined oral contraceptive started next month" not the answer?

Delayed pill start does not provide timely emergency protection.

Why is "Permanent sterilization without counselling" not the answer?

Sterilization requires separate informed planning.

Why is "Barrier method used once" not the answer?

Single barrier use is less effective after intercourse.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Contraception in OBG. The correct option holds because: Correct: copper IUD combines emergency and ongoing effectiveness.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Contraception?

Learn management algorithms as steps: PPH, eclampsia, ectopic pregnancy. Then use the flashcards and the other OBG questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.