Med list #2 Counseling tips

Question 1

All birth controls

Answer 1

Water retention, upset stomach, headache, regulation of menstrual cycle, lessen menstrual flow, reduce painful menses, take asap if missed dose, increased cardiovascular risk if containing ethinyl estradiol

Question 2

ethinyl estradiol drospirenone

Answer 2

lessens water retention/weight gain side effects of estrogen

Question 3

ethinyl estradiol/norelgestromin

Answer 3

adhesive may cause rash/rotate sites, do not cut patch, apply to butt, upper torso, stomach, upper arm

Question 4

ethinyl estradiol/etonogestrel

Answer 4

if it falls out, rinse with cool water and re-insert within 3 hours, don’t remove for intercourse, ring is drug delivery device not a barrier

Question 5

medroxyprogesterone

Answer 5

nervousness, administration by healthcare professional, don’t use more than 2 years due to bone loss, spotting or absent menses may result

Question 6

levonogestrel

Answer 6

fatigue, no evidence of interaction with antibiotics, will not terminate existing pregnancy

Question 7

clonazepam

Answer 7

drowsiness, fatigue, ataxia, behavioral problems

Question 8

alprazolam

Answer 8

confusion, drowsiness, excessive drowsiness with alcohol, do not stop taking suddenly

Question 9

cyclobenzaprine

Answer 9

dry mouth (xerostomia), dizziness, drowsiness