DMPA is supplied under govt of India free of cost, the brand name is?

NORCET 2 -2021 (Shift-2)

Obstetrics & Gynaecology (E5)

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Appeared in: NORCET 2 -2021 (Shift-2)

Explanation

Antra is the brand name for Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (DMPA) supplied free of cost under the Government of India's National Family Planning Programme.
DMPA is a long-acting, progestin-only, reversible injectable contraceptive.
It is administered as a 150 mg intramuscular injection every three months.
The program to introduce this injectable contraceptive is called the 'Antara programme', aimed at expanding the basket of contraceptive choices for women.

Option A: Saheli is a non-hormonal, non-steroidal oral contraceptive pill, not the injectable DMPA.
Option C: Chayya is another brand name for the Centchroman pill (same as Saheli). It is an oral contraceptive, not an injectable like DMPA.
Option D: Nirodh is the brand name for male condoms, which are a barrier method of contraception.

Visual 1: Infographic - A comparative table of contraceptives available under India's National Family Planning Programme (Antra, Chayya/Saheli, Nirodh). The table should detail the type (hormonal injectable, non-hormonal pill, barrier), mechanism, and frequency of use for each.
Visual 2: Image - The packaging of the Antra injectable contraceptive, showing the name and dosage, to aid in visual recognition for healthcare workers.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Contraceptives provided under the National Family Planning Programme of India as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Nurses, particularly in community and primary health settings, must be well-versed with all contraceptives offered by the national program to provide effective patient counseling and ensure informed choice.
Accurate knowledge helps the nurse to explain the benefits, side effects, and administration schedule of each method, such as the 3-month interval for Antra injections.
What if? A woman requests a long-acting contraceptive but has a history of deep vein thrombosis. The nurse should recognize that a hormonal method like DMPA (Antra) may be contraindicated and guide her towards non-hormonal options like an IUD (Copper-T) or a permanent method if her family is complete.

How to Approach the Question

This is a factual recall question that tests your knowledge of India's National Health Programmes.
First, identify the key substance mentioned in the question: 'DMPA' (Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate).
Next, recall the different types of contraceptives provided by the Government of India.
Differentiate the options based on their type: Saheli/Chayya (oral pill), Antra (injectable), and Nirodh (barrier method).
Match the substance 'DMPA' with its correct government-supplied brand name from the options.
By elimination, you can identify that Antra is the injectable DMPA, while the others are different types of contraceptives.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: Contraceptives provided under the National Family Planning Programme of India.
Stem keywords: DMPA, govt of India, free of cost, brand name
Lead-in keywords: is?

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