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The patient had a contraceptive implant placed 14 months ago. The implant must be replaced in how many months? Enter your answer using a whole number.

  • Category: Health Promotion and Maintenance
  • Difficulty: 6
  • Topics: Disease Prevention Lifestyle Choices and High Risk Behavior Routes of Administration Sexuality and Reproduction

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  • 22

Rationale

Implantable contraceptive devices are effective for up to 36 months. Therefore, the patient who had one implanted 14 months ago will need another implant in 22 months to ensure contraceptive coverage.

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