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1
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Norgestimate brand names

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Ortho TriCyclen, Tri-Sprintec, Tri-ViLibra

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Norgestimate Common Strengths

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

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Norgestimate Common Frequency

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

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Norgestimate use

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Oral contraception, Acne

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Norgestimate claim to fame

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Tri-phasics mimic natural menstrual cycle

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Side effects for all medications on this list

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Water retention, nausea, headache

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Non-FDA uses for birth control

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

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What to do if you miss a OC dose

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

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9
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Products containing ethinyl estradiol cause

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

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Oral Birth Control counseling tips

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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

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Norethindrone ferrous fumarate brand name

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Loestrin Fe 1/20, Junel Fe, Microgestin Fe

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Norethindrone ferrous fumarate strength

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0.02mg, 1mg, 75mg

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Norethindrone ferrous fumarate frequency

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

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Norethindrone ferrous fumarate uses

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Oral contraception, acne

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Norethindrone ferrous fumarate claim to fame

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Replaces iron lost during menses

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Drospirenone brand name

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Yaz, Loryna, Jasmiel

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Drospirenone strength

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0.02mg, 3mg

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Drospirenone frequency

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

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Drospirenone use

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Oral contraception, acne

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Drospirenone claim to fame

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shorter menstrual periods (2 inactive pills)

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Drospirenone counseling tips

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Lessens the water retention weight gain side effects of estrogen

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Norelgestromin brand name

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Xulane

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Norelgestromin strength

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0.53mg, 4.86mg

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Norelgestromin frequency

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

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Norelgestromin uses

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Contraception

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Norelgestromin counseling points

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Adhesive may cause skin rash so rotate sites, do not cut patch, apply to butt, upper torso, stomach, upper arm

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Etonogestrel brand name

28
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Etonogestrel strength

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0.015mg/0.12mg 24 hours ER

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Etonogestrel use

A

Contraception

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Etonogestrel frequency

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insert one ring on or before day 5 of cycle and leave in for 3 weeks, remove on week 4 and discard

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Etonogestrel counseling points

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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

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Medroxyprogesterone brand name

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Depo-Provera

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Medroxyprogesterone strength

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Medroxyprogesterone frequency

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150mg deep intramuscular injection in gluteal or deltoid every 3 months

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Medroxyprogesterone uses

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Contraception, endometriosis pain, abnormal uterine bleeding, amenorrhea

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Medroxyprogesterone claim to fame

A

no estrogen

37
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Medroxyprogesterone counseling tips

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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
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Levonogestrel OTC brand names

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Plan B One-step, EContra One-Step

39
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Levonogestrel strength

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Levonogestrel frequency

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Take one tablet asap within 72 hours of unprotected sex

41
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Levonogestrel uses

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Emergency post-coital contraception

42
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Levonogestrel counseling points

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Same side effects as oral contraceptives but more common, fatique, no evidence of interaction with antibiotics, will not terminate existing pregancy

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Clonazepam brand name

44
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Clonazepam common strengths

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0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg

45
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Clonazepam frequency

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QD,BID,TID,QID

46
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Clonazepam use

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Panic disorder, seizure disorders

47
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Clonazepam off label use

48
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Clonazepam Counseling points

A

Drowsiness, fatigue, ataxia, behavioral problems

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Alprazolam brand name

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Alprazolam strength

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0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg

51
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Alprazolam frequency

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bid,tid, prn

52
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Alprazolam use

A

Panic disorder, anxiety

53
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Alprazolam counseling points

A

confusion, drowsiness, excessive drowsiness with alcohol, do not stop drug suddenly if taking routinely

54
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Cyclobenzaprine brand name

55
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Cyclobenzaprine strength

56
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Cyclobenzaprine frequency

A

QD, TID, or PRN

57
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Cyclobenzaprine use

A

Muscle spasm

58
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Cyclobenzaprine counseling points

A

Dry mouth (xerostomia), dizziness, drowsiness

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