COCP Flashcards

1
Q

What are the 3 forms of COCP

A

Monophasic -> 21 days 7 days off
Phasic -> 21days 7 days off but requires specific order
Everyday pill -> 28 days (7day placebos)

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2
Q

What are 3 benefits of taking COCP?

A

Improves acne
PMS symptoms improved
Non invasive w/99% effectivness

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3
Q

What are 3 side effects from COCP?

A

headache
Nausea
Breast tenderness

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4
Q

What are the 3 risk of COCP?

A

VTE risk

Breast Ca

Cervical Ca risk

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5
Q

Who cannot take COCP? (5)

A

BMI >35

active breastfeeding (so just given birth cant start immediatly)

Migraine w/aura

VTE past

Smoker + >35year old

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6
Q

How to start taking COCP?

What is required?

A

Start anytime

Need condom for 7 days

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7
Q

What is needed before taking COCP (Tests) (3)

A

BP
BMI
Pregnancy test

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8
Q

When is the follow up appointment done for COCP?

A

3 months time

=> BP
=>BMI
=> checking if migraines /aura present

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9
Q

What drug contraindications should a COCP be aware of? (2)

A

Anti-epileptic drugs (Lamotrigine)
Some Antibiotics (Rifampicin)

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10
Q

What OTC should a COCP be aware of?

A

St John Wort

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11
Q

When can a woman on COCP want to become pregnant

A

Try pregnancy 1 month after normal bleed after stopping COCP

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12
Q

When can a COCP pt stop taking pills

A

Wait until end of the pack to stop

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13
Q

If 2+ days are missed, what to do (COCP)?

A

Take the most recent day’s pill missed

Condoms 7days

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