Big Pharma Flashcards
1
Q
Most potent estrogen
A
Ethinyl estradiol
2
Q
IM injection
A
Estradiol valerate
3
Q
Long lasting “depot” preparation
A
Estradiol valerate IM injection
4
Q
Postcoital contraception
A
Levonorgestrel
5
Q
Risk of taking combined pill
A
Thromboembolism
6
Q
Heavy smokers, obese women and hypertensive women should take
A
Progestin only
7
Q
Headaches, hyperpigmentation and hypertension are side effects of ______
A
Estrogen
8
Q
Can be used in women who are breastfeeeding
A
Progestin
9
Q
Contained in progestin implants
A
levonorgesterel
10
Q
Drugs that cause contraceptive failure
A
Rifampin and antiepileptic drugs
11
Q
Contragestational agent
A
Mifepristone
12
Q
Can be used up to 5 days after intercourse
A
Mifepristone