DMPA is available in govt supply by name of -

Appeared in: RUHS, Jaipur, PB B.Sc Nursing Entrance-2024

Explanation

The Government of India's family planning program supplies the injectable contraceptive Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (DMPA) under the brand name 'Antara'.
Antara contains 150 mg of DMPA and is administered as an intramuscular injection every three months.
It is a highly effective, progestin-only, reversible method of contraception.
Its mechanism involves suppressing ovulation and thickening cervical mucus.

Option B: Chhaya is the government supply name for Centchroman, a non-steroidal, non-hormonal oral contraceptive pill.
Option C: Protection is a general term related to contraception (e.g., condoms offer protection) but is not a specific brand name for a government-supplied product like DMPA.
Option D: Saheli is the commercial trade name for the Centchroman pill. The government provides the same formulation under the name 'Chhaya'.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Government supply names of contraceptives in India as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Community health nurses and Anganwadi workers must be familiar with the government brand names (Antara, Chhaya, Mala-N) to accurately counsel beneficiaries on available contraceptive choices, ensuring correct information about the method, dosage, and frequency.
Correct identification prevents confusion between different methods, such as an injectable (Antara) versus an oral pill (Chhaya), which have vastly different user actions and schedules.
What if? If a patient has a history of thromboembolic disorders or liver disease, the nurse should know that hormonal contraceptives like Antara and Mala-N are contraindicated. In such cases, non-hormonal options like Chhaya or barrier methods would be the appropriate recommendation.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the key term in the question: 'DMPA' (Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate), which is an injectable contraceptive.
The question asks for the specific name under which it is supplied by the government.
This is a factual recall question related to community health nursing and national health programs in India.
Evaluate each option based on your knowledge of these programs.
Recall that 'Antara' is the name for the injectable contraceptive program.
Differentiate this from 'Chhaya' and 'Saheli', which are associated with the oral pill Centchroman, and 'Protection', which is a generic term.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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