Medical Abortion and Conscientious Objection Flashcards
1
Q
Medical Abortion Definition
A
terminating a pregnancy using medication
2
Q
Dispensing Mifegymisto Pharmacist Role
A
- providing appropriate follow up and ensure patient is given enough info about the medicaiton
- they know the risks of use
- we have to report any cases or serious or unexpected side effects to HC MedEffect - AE reporting
3
Q
T/F
Health Canada approves the use of medical abortion for up to 12 weeks of pregnancy
A
False
up to 9 weeks
4
Q
What 2 medications make up Mifegymisto and what order are they taken in
A
Mifepristone = 1st
Misoprostol = 2nd
5
Q
Role of Mifepristone
A
It is the medication that ends the pregnancy
6
Q
Role of Misoprostol
A
medication used to expel the remaining contents once the pregnancy is ended
7
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