Estrogen Class Flashcards
1
Q
What is estrogen used for?
A
Oral birth control
2
Q
What is a major adverse reaction
A
Blood clots!
3
Q
Do you smoke while taking these drugs
A
Hell no!
4
Q
Oral contraceptives contain what 2 drugs
A
Estrogen and progestins
5
Q
These contraceptives have a black box warning for what?
A
Blood clots
Cancer
Dementia
6
Q
Contraindications of contraceptives
A
History of clotting
Pregnancy
7
Q
SE include hypertension or hypotension with oral contraceptives?
A
Hypertension
