Med List #2- Female Contraception, Anxiety, & Muscle Spasms

Question 1

Generic for:
Ortho-Tri-Cyclen, Tri-Sprintec

Answer 1

ee/ norgestimate

Question 2

Common strengths:
ee/norgestimate

Answer 2

0.035/0.18 mg
0.035/ 0.215 mg
0.035/ 0.25 mg

Question 3

Common frequency:
ee/norgestimate

Answer 3

1 tablet daily for the first 3 phases, then 1 inactive tab for 7 days

Question 4

Indications:
ee/norgestimate

Answer 4

oral contraception
acne
mimic natural menstrual cycle

Question 5

side effects for all

Answer 5

water retention (bloating, breast tenderness, weight gain)
upset stomach
headache

Question 6

Non-FDA uses of birth control

Answer 6

regulation of menstrual cycle
lessen menstrual flow
reduce painful menses

Question 7

Miss a dose?

Answer 7

take asap or with next days dose
miss 2+ then refer to package

Question 8

warning for those containing ethinyl estradiol

Answer 8

increased cardiovascular risk:
not recommended for:
-35+ yo
-smokers
-history of stroke/blood clots

Question 9

Overall tips:

Answer 9

• if OC not started on day 1 of menses, use additional form for 1st week
• take at same time each day to increase effectiveness
• some anti-convulsants may decrease effectiveness or increase chance of seizures
• non of these protect against HIV/AIDS/STDs

Question 10

Generic for:
Loestrin Fe, Junel Fe

Answer 10

ee/ norethindrone/ ferrous fumarate

Question 11

common strengths:
ee/norethindrone/ff

Answer 11

0.02 mg/1mg/75mg

Question 12

common frequency:
ee/norethindrone/ff

Answer 12

take 1 active tab for 21 days, then take 1 Fe tablet for 7 days

Question 13

Indications:
ee/norethindrone/ff

Answer 13

oral contraception
acne
replaces lost iron

Question 14

Generic for:
Yaz, Loryna, Jasmiel

Answer 14

ee/drosperinone

Question 15

common strengths:
ee/drosperinone

Answer 15

0.02/3 mg

Question 16

common frequency:
ee/drosperinone

Answer 16

active tablet for 24 days then inactive tablet for 4 days

Question 17

Indications:
ee/drosperinone

Answer 17

oral contraception
acne
premenstrual dysphoric disorder
shorter menstrual periods

Question 18

counseling tips:
ee/drosperinone

Answer 18

drosperinone lessens the water retention/weight gain side effects of estrogen

Question 19

Generic for;
Xulane

Answer 19

ee/norelgestimin

Question 20

common strengths:
ee/norelgestromin

Answer 20

0.53/4.86 mg

Question 21

common frequency:
ee/norelgestromin

Answer 21

apply 1 new patch each week x 3 weeks
week 4 is patch-free

Question 22

indications:
ee/norelgestromin

Answer 22

contraception

Question 23

Counseling tips:
ee/norelgestromin

Answer 23

adhesive may cause skin irritation (rotate sites)
do not cut patch
apply to butter, upper torso, stomach, upper arm

Question 24

generic for:
NuvaRing

Answer 24

ee/etonogestrel

Question 25

common strengths: ee/etonogestrel

Answer 25

0.015/ 0.12 mg

Question 26

common frequency: ee/etonogestrel

Answer 26

insert on or before day 5 of cycle leave in for 3 weeks remove/discard on week 4

Question 27

Generic for: Depo-Provera

Answer 27

medroxyprogesterone

Question 28

common strength: medroxyprogesterone

Answer 28

150mg/mL

Question 29

Common frequency: medroxyprogesterone

Answer 29

injection in gluteal or deltoid muscle every 3 months

Question 30

Indications: medroxyprogesterone

Answer 30

contraception endometriosis pain abnormal uterine bleeding amenorrhea ***no estrogen***

Question 31

Counseling tips: medroxyprogesterone

Answer 31

nervousness administration by healthcare professional dont use for >2 years (potential bone loss) spotting or absent menses

Question 32

Generic for: Plan B

Answer 32

levonorgestrel

Question 33

common strengths: levonorgestrel

Answer 33

1.5 mg

Question 34

common frequency

Answer 34

take 1 tab within 72 hours

Question 35

indication: levonorgestrel

Answer 35

emergency contraception

Question 36

counseling tips: levonorgestrel

Answer 36

fatigue no interaction with antibiotics will not terminate existing pregnancy

Question 37

Generic for: Klonopin

Answer 37

clonazepam

Question 38

common strengths: clonazepam

Answer 38

0.5 mg 1mg 2mg

Question 39

common frequency: clonazepam

Answer 39

QD BID TID QID

Question 40

Indications: clonazepam

Answer 40

panic disorder seizure disorders off-label---- anxiety

Question 41

counseling tips: clonazepam

Answer 41

drowsiness fatigue ataxia behavioral problems

Question 42

generic for: Xanax

Answer 42

alprazolam

Question 43

Common strengths: alprazolam

Answer 43

0.25 mg 0.5 mg 1 mg 2 mg

Question 44

Common Frequency: alprazolam

Answer 44

BID TID PRN

Question 45

Indications: alprazolam

Answer 45

panic disorder anxiety

Question 46

counseling tips: alprazolam

Answer 46

confusion drowsiness avoid alcohol do not stop suddenly

Question 47

generic for: Flexeril

Answer 47

cyclobenzaprine

Question 48

Common strengths: cyclobenzaprine

Answer 48

5 mg 10 mg

Question 49

Common frequency: cyclobenzaprine

Answer 49

QD TID PRN

Question 50

Indications: alprazolam

Answer 50

muscle spasms

Question 51

Counseling Tips: cyclobenzaprine

Answer 51

dry mouth dizziness drowsiness