List 2 Contraceptives

Question 1

Ortho-Cept branded generic name

Answer 1

Apri

Question 2

Ortho-Cept (Apri) usual dose and frequency

Answer 2

One active tablet daily for 21 days then one inactive tablet daily for 7 days

Question 3

Ortho-Cept (Apri) use

Answer 3

Oral contraception – claims monophasics fewer side effects from hormone fluctuations

Question 4

Mircette branded generic name

Answer 4

Kariva

Question 5

Mircette (Kariva) usual dose and frequency

Answer 5

One active tablet daily for 21 days then one inactive tablet for 2 days then one half active tablet for 5 days

Question 6

Mircette (Kariva) use

Answer 6

Oral contraception – claims biophysics lessen headaches from drop in estrogen

Question 7

Ortho Tri-Cyclen branded generic name

Answer 7

Tri-Sprintec

Question 8

Ortho Tri-Cyclen (Tri-Sprintec) usual dose and frequency

Answer 8

Take one active tablet daily for 7 days, then one higher dose active tablet daily for 7 days, then one highest dose active tablet daily for 7 days, then one inactive tablet daily for 7 days.

Question 9

Ortho Tri-Cyclen (Tri-Sprintec) use

Answer 9

Oral contraception & acne – claims triphasics mimic natural menstrual cycle.

Question 10

Loestrin Fe 1/20 branded generic name

Answer 10

Junel Fe

Question 11

Loestrin Fe 1/20 (Junel Fe) use

Answer 11

Oral contraception – claims to replace iron lost during menses

Question 12

Loestrin Fe 1/20 (Junel Fe) usual dose and frequency

Answer 12

One active tablet daily for 21 days then one iron tablet for 7 days.

Question 13

Seasonale branded generic name

Answer 13

Quasense

Question 14

Seasonale (Quasense) usual dose and frequency

Answer 14

One active tablet daily for 84 days then one inactive tablet daily for 7 days.

Question 15

Seasonale (Quasense) use

Answer 15

Oral contraception – reduces # of periods

Question 16

Yaz branded generic name

Answer 16

Gianvi

Question 17

Yaz (Gianvi) usual dose and frequency

Answer 17

One active tablet daily for 24 days then one inactive tablet daily for 4 days

Question 18

Yaz (Gianvi) use

Answer 18

Oral contraception & acne & PMDD – shorter menstrual periods

Question 19

Yaz (Gianvi) counseling tips

Answer 19

Lessens the water retention and weight gain side effects of estrogen.

Question 20

Ortho Evra usual dose and frequency

Answer 20

One new patch each week for 3 weeks then 4th week patch free

Question 21

Ortho Evra use

Answer 21

Contraception

Question 22

Ortho Evra counseling tips

Answer 22

Side effects of OCs more frequently, rotate sites to avoid rash (butt, upper torso, stomach, upper arm), do not cut patch

Question 23

Nuva Ring usual dose and frequency

Answer 23

Insert one ring into vagina on or before day 5 of cycle and leave in for 3 weeks. Remove for week 4 and discard.

Question 24

Nuva Ring counseling tips

Answer 24

If it falls out, rinse with col water and re-insert within 3 hours,
don’t remove for intercourse,
medication only effective for 3 weeks.

Question 25

Depo-Provera usual dose and frequency

Answer 25

150mg/mL intramuscular injection in gluteal or deltoid muscle every 3 months

Question 26

Depo-Provera use

Answer 26

Contraception & female problems -- no pills to remember and no estrogen

Question 27

Nuva Ring use

Answer 27

Contraception

Question 28

Depo-Provera counseling points

Answer 28

Administer as shot in physicians office, don't use >2 years due to bone loss, absent menses or spotting

Question 29

Plan B usual dose and frequency

Answer 29

One 0.75mg tablet as soon as possible within 72 hours of unprotected sex, then second 0.75mg tablet 12 hours after first dose

Question 30

Plan B One-Step usual dose and frequency

Answer 30

One 1.5mg tablet as soon as possible within 72 hours of unprotected sex.

Question 31

Plan B uses

Answer 31

Emergency post-coital contraception

Question 32

Plan B side effects

Answer 32

Same SE as other OC but more often, fatigue, no antibiotic interaction, will not terminate existing pregnancy

Question 33

Standard OC side effects

Answer 33

Water retention (bloating, weight gain, breast tenderness, contact lens fit) upset stomach/nausea headache

Question 34

Standard OC uses

Answer 34

Contraception, cycle regulation, flow and pain reduction, acne

Question 35

Standard OC tips and warnings

Answer 35

Do not protect against HIV/STDs, take pills at same time each day, amoxicillin and doxycycline may decrease effectiveness, if not started on first day of menses, use additional (non-drug) form of contraception for the first week. estrogens increase CV risk - caution if over 35, smoker, history of stroke/blood clots