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When is day one of the menstrual cycle counted

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The start of menses (bleeding)

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What is the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle

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Surge in estrogen, which causes LH and FSH to increase

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What is the ovulatory phase in the menstrual cycle

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The LH surge triggers ovulation

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Once the egg (oocyte) is released after the LH surge, the egg lives for how long

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24 hrs

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A person wishing to conceive can use a kit to detect LH. When should this person have intercourse

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When the LH surge is detected and for the following 2 days

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Which hormone indicates pregnancy

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hCG

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What time of day is the hCG level the highest & is the best time to use a pregnancy test

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in the morning

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Folic acid should be taken to help prevent birth defects of the brain and ____

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spinal cord (neural tube defects)

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The only reversible contraceptive method that has a delay in return to fertility is

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the medroxyprogesterone injection

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Barrier methods of contraception include

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Condoms, diaphragms

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Which form of contraceptive can protect against many STDs

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condoms (only if latex or synthetic)

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What are the only types of lubricants to recommend to use with condoms to make them less likely to break

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water or silicone-based (NOT OIL)

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Foams, film, creams, suppositories, sponges and jelly contraceptives contain which spermicide

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Nonoxynol-9

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Hormonal contraceptives inhibit the production of which hormones

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FSH and LH (which prevents ovulation)

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Estrogen/progestin combination pills are called ___ and non-oral contraceptives that contain estrogen & progestin are called ___

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COCs

CHCs

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The FDA requires ___ to be dispensed with oral contraceptives

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Patient Package Insert (PPI)

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What are monophasic COCs

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they have the same dose of E and P throughout the pill pack

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What are biphasic, triphasic, and quadriphasic pill packs

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they mimic the E and P levels during a menstrual cycle. The type of formulation (e.g., triphasic) refers to the number of times the amounts of the hormone change

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COCs can be used for other indications besides pregnancy, such as

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dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps), PMS, acne in females, anemia, etc

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What is the first line treatment for PCOS to regulate menses

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COCs

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What is first-line treatment for endometriosis

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COCs

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Which COC is a mild potassium-sparing diuretic which decreases bloating, PMS symptoms, and weight gain and also is associated with less acne

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Drosperinone

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POPs prevent pregnancy by suppressing ___

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ovulation; this thickens the cervical mucous to inhibit sperm penetration and thinning the endometrium

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POPs are primarily used in which patients

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breastfeeding

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What decreases milk production in lactating women
estrogen (which is why POPs are used)
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POPs require
good adherence!!! the pill must be taken within 3 hours of the scheduled time
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POPs are sometimes used for
migraine with aura ppx
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The contraceptive patch should NOT be used in patients with
clotting risk factors since it has higher systemic estrogen exposure (do not use in women > 35 years who smoke)
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Xulane patch is less effective in women > __ lbs
198
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Depo-Provea is given IM or SC every ____
3 months
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During week 4 of using COCs, what occurs
menses
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Extended cycle COCs have __ days of active hormone pill
84 (bleeding occurs every 3 months)
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Which brand of COCs is approved for suppressing menses altogether by taking continuous contraception
Amethyst
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What is a common SE with continuous contraception? Patients should be counseled that this typically resolves after how long
spotting (breakthrough bleeding) Resolves after 3-6 months
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Lo in the name of a COC indicates = __ mcg E
35 | low E causes less estrogenic SE
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"24" in the name of a COC indicates:
a shorter placebo time: 24 active + 4 placebo
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Which brand of COC is an extended cycle formulation
Seasonique | period occurs every 3 months, so one period per season
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Which COCs contain drosperinone
Yasmin and Yaz
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Which brands of contraception are POPs
Errin, Camilla, Nora-BE
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Side effects of estrogen
nausea, breast tenderness/fullness, bloating, weight gain, elevated BP
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COC formulations with less estrogen can lead to
breakthrough bleeding
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It is recommended to wait __ monthly cycles before changing the dose to see if spotting resolves with COCs
3
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Boxed warning for ALL estrogen-containing products (pills, ring, patch)
Do not use in women > 35 years old who smoke due to risk of serious CV events
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Boxed warning for estrogen + progestin transdermal patch
increased risk for VTE (DVT/PE) compared to COCs
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Boxed warning for Depo-Provera shot
Loss of bone mineral density with long-term use
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Do NOT use estrogen with these conditions
- DVT/PE, stroke, CAD | - History of breast, ovarian, or liver cancer, migraines with aura
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If a patient experiences early or mid-cycle spotting, the dose of ___ should be increased & if they experience late-cycle spotting, the dose of ___ needs to be increased
Estrogen | Progestin
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Drosperinone can cause:
higher clotting risk | increased potassium - do not use with kidney, liver, or adrenal gland disease
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Patients taking Depo-Provera injection should be taking adequate
Calcium and vitamin D
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What are the common symptoms of a DVT/PE
Remember ACHES: - Abdominal pain that is severe - Chest pain - Headaches - Eye problems - Swelling or sudden leg pain
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If a patient has a concern for acne, which birth control should be selected
COC with lower androgenic activity (e.g., Sprintec) or no androgenic activity (i.e., Yaz, Yazmin)
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If a patient is breastfeeding, which birth control should be selected
POPs or non-hormonal method
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If a patient has migraine with aura, which birth control should be selected? What about without aura?
- With: POPs or non-hormonal | - Without: any method
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If a patient has fluid retention, which birth control should be selected
drosperinone containing COC
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If a patient has heavy menstrual bleeding, which birth control should be selected
Natazia or IUD Mirena
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If a patient has HTN, which birth control should be selected
POP or non-hormonal method
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If a patient has a mood disorder, which birth control should be selected
monophasic COC - extended cycle or continuous with drosperinone is preferred
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If a patient has nausea, which birth control should be selected
can decrease E dose
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If a patient is overweight, which birth control should NOT be used
DMPA (can cause weight gain)
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If a patient is postpartum, which birth control should be selected
POPs or nonhormonal medthod
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If a patient has PMDD, which birth control should be selected
Yaz or antidepressant
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Which birth control does NOT have drug interactions
injection (DMPA)
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Which drugs can DECREASE hormonal contraception efficacy
- Antibiotics (rifampin, rifabutin) - backup method with rifampin for 6 weeks after rifampin is d/c - Anticonvulsants: carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, phenytoin, primidone, topiramate, lamotrigine - St. John's Wort - Smoking - Ritonavir
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Which drugs cannot be used with any formulation containing EE due to risk of liver toxicity
Hep C treatments - Technivie & Viekira Pak
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The "Start Today" method is the bet practice recommendation for starting COC & requires non-hormonal backup for ___ days
7
66
The Sunday Start method starts the Sunday after onset on menstruation & is used if the pt prefers that menstruation occur during the week and is complete before the following weekend. It requires non-hormonal backup for ___ days
7
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T/F: If COC is started within 5 days after the start of period, non-hormonal backup is required for 7 days
False - no back-up method is needed
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When can POPs be started
Any time
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If more than ___ COC pills are missed, backup contraception is required for 7 days
1
70
If 2 COCs are missed during week 3 of cycle, what should the patient do
Omit hormone-free week & start next pack of pills
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If patient misses a dose of POP and it has been > __ hours past the scheduled time, backup contraception is required for how long
3 hours | 48 hours
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What is the brand name for the IUD
Mirena
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What is the brand name for the copper-T UD
Paragard
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The copper-T IUD can be used for:
Emergency contraception &/or regular birth control
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What is the birth control implant brand name
Nexplanon
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The birth control implant releases which hormone for how many years
etonogestrel for 3 years
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What is the most effective form of emergency contraception
copper IUD (Paragard)
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What are the 2 oral options of EC
``` levonorgestrel (Plan B One-Step) Ulipristal acetate (Ella) ```
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The oral options for EC can be used within __ days
5
80
What is the dose of Plan B
one 1.5 mg tab of levonorgestrel
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Plan B reduces the risk of pregnancy by up to 89% when started within __ hours after unprotected sex
72
82
What is the MOA of plan B
prevents or delays ovulation and thickens cervical mucus
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If a patient vomits within __ hours of taking Plan B, the dose should be repeated
2
84
Which EC requires a prescription
Ulipristal (Ella) - it is a chemical cousin to mifepristone aka the "abortion pill"
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Ulipristal is indicated for up to __ days after unprotected intercourse
5
86
Where can the contraceptive patch be placed
butt, stomach, upper arm or upper torso
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What days can the contraceptive patch be started
On day 1 or Sunday
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How long is NuvaRing kept in place
3 weeks & taken out for one week
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If NuvaRing is kept in place > __ weeks, backup contraception is needed
4
90
Infertility is defined as not being able to get pregnant for how long after unprotected sex
1 year
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What is the first-line treatment for a woman with irregular or absent menstrual cycles
Clomiphene
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Clomiphene drug class
SERM
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Drugs that are SERMs act as ___ agonists in some tissues and ___ antagonists in other tissues
estrogen; estrogen
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The surge in LH from clomiphene triggers ovulation & commonly causes ___
hot flashes
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SERMs have a risk for
clotting
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Gonadotropins trigger ovulation by acting similar to __ & __
FSH and LH
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Infertility drugs are good in that they trigger ovulation, but they also have the risk of causing
release of multiple eggs and ↑ risk of multiple births
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Gonadotropin formulations
SC or IM

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