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Spring 2020: Pharmacy Skills and Patient Counseling > Medication Table #2 > Flashcards

Medication Table #2 Flashcards

1
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What is the branded generic for Ortho-Cept?

A

Apri

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2
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What dosage form is Ortho-Cept available in?

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Tablet

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What is the usual adult dose and frequency for Ortho-Cept?

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Take 1 tablet PO daily for 21 days, then 1 inactive tablet daily for 7 days

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4
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What is Ortho-Cept indicated for?

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Oral contraception

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What is Ortho-Cept’s claim to fame?

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Monophasics have fewer side effects from hormone fluctuations.

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What is the branded generic for Mircette?

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Kariva

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7
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What dosage form is Mircette available in?

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Tablet

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What is the usual adult dose and frequency for Mircette?

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Take 1 tablet PO daily for 21 days, then 1 inactive tablet for 2 days, then 1 tablet for 5 days

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9
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What is Mircette indicated for?

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Oral contraception

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10
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What is Mircette’s claim to fame?

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Biphasics lessen headaches caused by drop in estrogen.

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What is the branded generic for Ortho Tri-Cyclen?

A

Tri-Sprintec

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12
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What dosage form is Ortho Tri-Cyclen available in?

A

Tablet

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13
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What is the usual adult dose and frequency for Ortho Tri-Cyclen?

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Take 1 tablet PO daily for 7 days, then 1 tablet daily for 7 days, the 1 tablet for 7 days, then one inactive tablet daily for 7 days.

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14
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What is Ortho Tri-Cyclen indicated for?

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Oral contraception, acne

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What is Ortho Tri-Cyclen’s claim to fame?

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Triphasics mimic the natural menstrual cycle

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16
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What is the branded generic for Loestrin Fe 1/20?

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Junel Fe

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17
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What dosage form is Loestrin Fe 1/20 available in?

A

Tablet

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What is the usual adult dose and frequency for Loestrin Fe 1/20?

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Take 1 tablet PO daily for 21 days, then 1 iron tablet for 7 days

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19
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What is Loestrin Fe 1/20 indicated for?

A

Oral contraception

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What is Loestrin Fe 1/20’s claim to fame?

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Replaces iron lost during menses

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21
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What is the branded generic for Seasonale?

A

Quasense

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22
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What dosage form is Seasonale available in?

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Tablet

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What is the usual adult dose and frequency for Seasonale?

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Take 1 tablet PO daily for 84 days, then 1 inactive tablet daily for 7 days

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What is Seasonale indicated for?

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Oral contraception

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25
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What is Seasonale’s claim to fame?

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Reduces the number of periods

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26
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Describe the 3 potential side effects for all female contraceptives.

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  1. Water retention (bloating, weight gain, breast tenderness, contact lens fit)
  2. Upset stomach/nausea
  3. Headache
27
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What are the other non-FDA uses for female contraceptives (with the exception of Plan B)?

A
  • Cycle regulation
  • Lessening menstrual flow
  • Reducing painful menses
  • Acne (some FDA approved)
28
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What would you advise a patient to do if they miss a dose?

A

Take ASAP or with the next day’s dose; if you miss 2 or more days, refer to package directions.

29
Q

Explain the medical consequences of products containing estrogens (e.g. ethinyl estradiol)

A
  • Increase cardiovascular risk (DVT, PE, MI)
  • Not reccommended for those 35+, smoker, or history of stroke/blood clots
30
Q

Do any of the contraceptives in this group protect against HIV/AIDS/STDs?

A

No

31
Q

What should you do if you do not start your contraceptive on day 1 of menses?

A

Use additional non-drug contraception during the first week

32
Q

What two antibiotic drugs may decrease effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives?

A

Amoxicillin and doxycycline

33
Q

What important counseling point should you mention if a patient is prescribed a contraceptive and an anti-convulsant (i.e. divalproex, lamotrigine)?

A

Some anti-convulsants may decrease effectiveness of oral contraceptives and/or increase the chance of seizures

34
Q

What is the branded generic for Yaz?

A

Loryna

35
Q

What dosage form is Yaz available in?

A

Tablet

36
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What is the usual adult dose and frequency for Yaz?

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Take 1 tablet PO daily for 24 days and then 1 inactive tablet daily for 4 days

37
Q

What is Yaz indicated for?

A
  • Oral contraception
  • Acne
  • Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
38
Q

What is Yaz’s claim to fame?

A

Only 4 inactive days = shorter periods

39
Q

Describe an important counseling tip for Yaz.

A

Drospirenone lessens the water retention/weight gain side effects of estrogen.

40
Q

Is Xulane a brand or branded generic?

A

Branded generic

41
Q

What dosage form is Xulane available in?

A

Transdermal patch

42
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What is the usual adult dose and frequency for Xulane?

A

Apply one new patch each week for 3 weeks, then no patch on week 4

43
Q

What is Xulane indicated for?

A

Contraception

44
Q

Describe some important counseling tips for Xulane.

A
  • Same side effects as OCs, but more common
  • Adhesive may cause skin rash; rotate sites
  • Do not cut the patch
  • Apply to butt, upper torsop, stomach, upper arm
45
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Is NuvaRing a brand or branded generic?

A

Brand

46
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What dosage form is NuvaRing available in?

A

Vaginal ring insert

47
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What is the usual adult dose and frequency for NuvaRing?

A

Insert 1 ring on/before day 5 and leave in for 3 weeks. Then, remove on week 4 and discard.

48
Q

What is NuvaRing indicated for?

A

Contraception

49
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Describe some important counseling tips for NuvaRing.

A
  • If it falls out, rinse with cool water and re-insert within 3 hours
  • Don’t remove for intercourse
  • Stored in pharmacy fridge; good at room temperature for 4 months
50
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What is the brand name for medroxyprogesterone acetate?

A

Depo-Provera

51
Q

What dosage form is medroxyprogesterone acetate available in?

A

IM injection

52
Q

What strength is medroxyprogesterone acetate available in?

A

150 mg/mL

53
Q

What is the usual adult dose and frequency for medroxyprogesterone acetate?

A

150 mg deep IM injection in gluteal or deltoid muscle every 3 months

54
Q

What is medroxyprogesterone acetate indicated for?

A

Contraception

55
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What is medroxyprogesterone acetate’s claim to fame?

A
  • No pills to remember
  • No estrogen
56
Q

Describe some important counseling tips for medroxyprogesterone acetate.

A
  • Can cause nervousness
  • Must be administered in a physician’s office
  • Don’t use for more than 2 years due to bone loss
  • May lead to spotting or absent menses
57
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What is the brand name for levonorgestrel?

A

Plan B One-Step

58
Q

What form is levonorgestrel available in?

A

Tablet

59
Q

What strength is levonorgestrel available in?

A

1.5 mg

60
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What is the usual adult dose and frequency for levonorgestrel?

A

Take 1 tablet PO ASAP within 72 hours of unprotected sex.

61
Q

What is levonorgestrel indicated for?

A

Emergency post-coital contraception

62
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Describe some important counseling tips for levonorgestrel.

A
  • Same side effects as OCs, but more common
  • Fatigue
  • No evidence of interaction with antibiotics
  • Will not terminate an existing pregnancy
63
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What 7 elements are required on a hard copy before it can be filed?

A
  1. Patient name
  2. Date
  3. Patient address
  4. Drug name/strength
  5. Sig/directions
  6. Drug quantity
  7. Prescriber name

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