Medication List #2 Flashcards

1
Q

Norgestimate brand names

A

Ortho TriCyclen, Tri-Sprintec, Tri-ViLibra

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Norgestimate Common Strengths

A

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

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Norgestimate Common Frequency

A

First phase tablet - 7 days, Second phase tablet - 7 days, Third phase tablet -7 days, inactive tablet - 7days

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Norgestimate use

A

Oral contraception, Acne

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Norgestimate claim to fame

A

Tri-phasics mimic natural menstrual cycle

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Side effects for all medications on this list

A

Water retention, nausea, headache

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Non-FDA uses for birth control

A

Regulation of menstrual cycle, lessen menstrual flow, reduce painful menses

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What to do if you miss a OC dose

A

Take asap or with next days dose, if you miss 2+ days refer to package directions

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Products containing ethinyl estradiol cause

A

increased cardiovascular risk, not recommended for those 35+ years old, smokers, or history of stroke/blood clots

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Oral Birth Control counseling tips

A

If OC not started on day 1 of menses, use additional form of contraception for first week, take same time each day, anti-convulsants may decrease effectiveness and increase chance of seizures

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Norethindrone ferrous fumarate brand name

A

Loestrin Fe 1/20, Junel Fe, Microgestin Fe

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Norethindrone ferrous fumarate strength

A

0.02mg, 1mg, 75mg

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Norethindrone ferrous fumarate frequency

A

1 tab daily for 21d, then 1 iron tab daily for 7 days

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Norethindrone ferrous fumarate uses

A

Oral contraception, acne

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Norethindrone ferrous fumarate claim to fame

A

Replaces iron lost during menses

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Drospirenone brand name

A

Yaz, Loryna, Jasmiel

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Drospirenone strength

A

0.02mg, 3mg

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Drospirenone frequency

A

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

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Drospirenone use

A

Oral contraception, acne

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Drospirenone claim to fame

A

shorter menstrual periods (2 inactive pills)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Drospirenone counseling tips

A

Lessens the water retention weight gain side effects of estrogen

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

Norelgestromin brand name

A

Xulane

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

Norelgestromin strength

A

0.53mg, 4.86mg

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

Norelgestromin frequency

A

Apply one new patch each week for 3 weeks then week 4 is patch free

25
Norelgestromin uses
Contraception
26
Norelgestromin counseling points
Adhesive may cause skin rash so rotate sites, do not cut patch, apply to butt, upper torso, stomach, upper arm
27
Etonogestrel brand name
NuvaRing
28
Etonogestrel strength
0.015mg/0.12mg 24 hours ER
29
Etonogestrel use
Contraception
30
Etonogestrel frequency
insert one ring on or before day 5 of cycle and leave in for 3 weeks, remove on week 4 and discard
31
Etonogestrel counseling points
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
32
Medroxyprogesterone brand name
Depo-Provera
33
Medroxyprogesterone strength
150mg/mL
34
Medroxyprogesterone frequency
150mg deep intramuscular injection in gluteal or deltoid every 3 months
35
Medroxyprogesterone uses
Contraception, endometriosis pain, abnormal uterine bleeding, amenorrhea
36
Medroxyprogesterone claim to fame
no estrogen
37
Medroxyprogesterone counseling tips
Nervousness, administration by healthcare professional, don't use for more than 2 years due to potential bone loss, spotting or absent menses may result
38
Levonogestrel OTC brand names
Plan B One-step, EContra One-Step
39
Levonogestrel strength
1.5mg
40
Levonogestrel frequency
Take one tablet asap within 72 hours of unprotected sex
41
Levonogestrel uses
Emergency post-coital contraception
42
Levonogestrel counseling points
Same side effects as oral contraceptives but more common, fatique, no evidence of interaction with antibiotics, will not terminate existing pregancy
43
Clonazepam brand name
klonopin
44
Clonazepam common strengths
0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg
45
Clonazepam frequency
QD,BID,TID,QID
46
Clonazepam use
Panic disorder, seizure disorders
47
Clonazepam off label use
Anxiety
48
Clonazepam Counseling points
Drowsiness, fatigue, ataxia, behavioral problems
49
Alprazolam brand name
Xanax
50
Alprazolam strength
0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg
51
Alprazolam frequency
bid,tid, prn
52
Alprazolam use
Panic disorder, anxiety
53
Alprazolam counseling points
confusion, drowsiness, excessive drowsiness with alcohol, do not stop drug suddenly if taking routinely
54
Cyclobenzaprine brand name
Flexeril
55
Cyclobenzaprine strength
5mg, 10mg
56
Cyclobenzaprine frequency
QD, TID, or PRN
57
Cyclobenzaprine use
Muscle spasm
58
Cyclobenzaprine counseling points
Dry mouth (xerostomia), dizziness, drowsiness