combined

Question 1

imperfect and perfect effectiveness of the pill

Answer 1

91,99%

Question 2

example of a phasic pill

Answer 2

logynon / Qlaira

Question 3

example of monophonic

Answer 3

microgynon / foley

Question 4

effectiveness of the transdermal patch

Answer 4

91,99%

Question 5

vaginal ring effectiveness

Answer 5

91/99%

Question 6

mechanism of action of combined contraceptives

Answer 6

inhibits ovulation, thickens cervical mucus, alters endometrium, oestrogen causes endometrial proliferation and progesterone opposes proliferation.

Question 7

advantages of COC

Answer 7

regular, lighter and less painful periods. decreases acne, decreases risk of ovarian uterine and colon cancer.

Question 8

disadvantages of coc

Answer 8

increase in blood pressure, risk of minor ADRs e.g. nausea, increased risk of myocardial infarction in ppl who smoke.

Question 9

how many pills counts as a missed pill

Answer 9

2

Question 10

what is the definition of quick starting

Answer 10

on day 6 or later of the menstrual cycle

Question 11

if quick starting how many days should there be precautions

Answer 11

7 days

Question 12

how many pills for zoley and qlaira count as a missed pill

Answer 12

12h (1)

Question 13

if changing from a PoP to a COC how many days precation should be given for qlaira, zoley and other COCs.

Answer 13

9 days for Qlaira 7 days for the others