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Module 14 - Reproduction Flashcards

1
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Proposed uses of uterotonics

A

To empty Uterus- labor/ terminate pregnancy

Stop Bleeding- Immediately Postpartum/ late postpartum hemorrhage

Subinvolution- reduction of uterus to its normal size after childbirth

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Potential benefits of Oral contraceptives

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Avoid unwanted pregnancy 
Decrease menorrhagia
Decrease dysmenorrhea
Decrease ectopic pregnancy 
Decreased iron deficiency anemia 
Decreased PID
Decrease risk of ovarian and endometrial cancer
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Potential Harm of Oral Contraceptives

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Increase risk of MI/stroke/ VTE
Relative CI if woman > 35 yrs and smokes due to increased risk of VTE and cardiovascular events*
slight increased risk of breast cancer (if at all)

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AE recommended formulation: Acne

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higher Estrogen dose, lower androgen potency

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AE recommended formulation: breakthrough bleeding

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higher Estrogen and progestin potency

lower androgen potency

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AE recommended formulation: absent/ light menstrual flow

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higher estrogen, lower progestin dose

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AE recommended formulation: Depression

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lower progestin potency

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AE recommended formulation: Moodiness or irritability

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lower Progestin potency

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AE recommended formulation: HA (not menstrual migraines)

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lower estrogen and progestin potency

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AE recommended formulation: breast soreness

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lower estrogen and progestin potency

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AE recommended formulation: weight gain

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lower estrogen and progestin potency

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AE recommended formulation: severe menstrual cramps

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higher progestin potency

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AE recommended formulation: endometriosis or endometriosis prevention

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lower estrogen, higher progestin and androgen potency

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AE recommended formulation: endometriosis or endometriosis prevention

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lower estrogen, higher progestin and androgen potency

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5a reductase inhibitor
competitive inhibitor
More specific for type II receptors in scalp
Inhibits conversion of testosterone to DHT

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Finasteride

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16
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Med used to treat BPH and alopecia

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Finasteride

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17
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5a reductase inhibitor
competitive inhibitor
Inhibits conversion of testosterone to DHT

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Dutasteride

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Aromatase inhibitor
competitive inhibitor
Inhibits conversion of androgen to estrogen

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Anastrazole, Letrozole

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Aromatase Inhibitor
Noncompetitive Inhibitor*
Inhibits conversion of androgen to estrogen

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Exemestane, Formestane

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SERM, Can stimulate endometrial cancer- pro-estrogenic effect on endometrium, antagonistic estrogenic effects on breast tissue

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Tamoxifen

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SERM, Inhibits growth of estrogen dependent (ER+) breast tumors, agonist activity in bones can delay or prevent osteoporosis, does not stimulate endometrium

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Raloxifene (Evista)

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SERM, ER antagonist in hypothalamus gland anterior pituitary gland = increased GnRH , Induces ovulation via partial agonism in ovaries

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Clomiphene (clomid)

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Pure ER receptor antagonist, competitively inhibits estrogen receptors in hormonally responsive breast cancer cells, inhibits growth of estrogen dependent (ER+) breast tumors

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Fulvestrant

24
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competitively inhibits binding of endogenous androgen to androgen receptors

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Flutamide, Bicalutaminde

25
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Who derives the biggest benefit of hormone replacement therapy? *

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Pts with most severe symptoms

In mild-moderate symptoms the benefit might not outweigh the risks

26
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What med class stimulates receptors on osteoblasts - can lead to bone breakdown

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SERMS- Tamoxifen, Raloxifene (Evista) , and Clomiphene (clomid)

27
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Synthetic form of PGE1, Pregnancy category X, Cervical ripening agent, vaginal administration*

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Misoprostol (cytotec)

28
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Induces labor by promoting contractions, administered IV*, use w/ caution in cardiac/ renal disease, PIH

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Oxytocin (pitocin)

29
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Cervical ripening agent, naturally occurring PGE2, vaginal administration*

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Dinoprostone (Cervidil)

30
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MOA of OCPs (oral contraceptive pills)

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Suppression of mid-cycle gonadotropin (FSH, LH) secretion = inhibiting ovulation*

31
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why is estrogen always administered with progesterone?

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unopposed estrogen promotes endometrial growth = increased risk of endometrial cancer

32
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Progestin AEs

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breast tenderness, weight gain, depression, moodiness, irritability, headaches

33
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what component is largely responsible for the androgenic effect of a combination pill? for pt w/ acne

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Progestin (precursor to androgen and estrogen synthesis)

34
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What formulation might work better for a pt with acne that has no androgenic activity? Possible AEs?

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Drospirenone (Yaz)
monitor for hyperkalemia*
may decrease h20 retention, breast tenderness, and acne

35
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what would be some good options for a 35 yr old pt, mom of 3, who does not want more kids, and IUD, or OCP

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Ortho Evra (transdermal patch)
- find out her weight?
- less effective in pts weighing 90kg (198 lbs)
Nuva Ring

36
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In what forms of BC are hormone drug levels less variable? Why?

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Transdermal patch and vaginal ring because of relatively continuous absorption

37
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what is best form of BC for pt with hx of DVT?

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Transdermal patch

38
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What do you need to consider when prescribing corticosteroids to pt on OCP?

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OCPs potentiate corticosteroids, may be related to steroid metabolism or the ability of the steroid to bind to serum protein
may need lower steroid dose

39
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What happens when drugs induce metabolism of contraceptives? Examples? *
what to do?

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Dilantin/ Rifampin/ Griseofulvin/ Tegretol = decrease effectiveness of the contraceptive … use back up method

40
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What kind of hormonal contraceptives would be useful for breastfeeding mother? Route of admin, AE, CI

Who else could benefit?

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Progestin Only- Oral/ IM/ Intrauterine
must take at same time everyday, more breakthrough bleeding, less effective than combo pills

anyone who would benefit from avoiding estrogen- lupus sickle cell, cardiovascular disease, VTW, migraines

41
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AEs of Plan B

How to get this med?

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Nausea and vomiting

OTC w/out prescription regardless of age

42
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What are some other med options for terminating early pregnancy?

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Mifepristone

Misoprostol (cytotec)- off label use

43
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Ideal candidate for HRT and general recommendations

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only in women with severe menopausal symptoms for the shortest time possible

44
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What to say to pt about natural estrogen supplements?

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make sure there are no interactions with other meds they are on

45
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TX of vasomotor sxs of menopause, SIgnificant 1st pass metabolism-> increased binding of globulins, TGs, HDL, clotting factors

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Oral Estrogen

46
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TX of vasomotor sxs of menopause, as effective as oral estrogen for menopause and bone density but less AEs

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Transdermal Estrogen

47
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TX of vasomotor sxs of menopause, caution w/ transfer to children/ pets

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Topical Estrogen

48
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TX of vasomotor sxs of menopause, Tx vaginal atrophy, GU sxs of menopause

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Vaginal Estrogen

49
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What to counsel pts taking topical testosterone gel/ patch?

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caution w/ transfer to children or pets - kids can develop premature pubic hair, increased libido, aggressive behavior

50
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Tx of hypogonadism, perimenopause transgender, can be fluctuations in hormone levels

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IM Testosterone

51
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What are PDE 5 inhibitors contraindicated to take with?

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Nitrates (will have too much smooth muscle relaxation)

52
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Examples of PGE 5 inhibitors

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Sildenafil, Vardenafil

53
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What should you do in a pt develops breakthrough bleeding on OC?

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estrogen dose should be increased

54
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A pt with acne would benefit from OC with _____ estrogen content and ______ androgenic progesterone

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  1. High

2. Low

55
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A SERM that can stimulate endometrial growth?

56
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What happens when SERMS activate receptors on osteoblasts ?

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leads to bone anabolism

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