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Pharmacology Flashcards

1
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If 1 pill missed of COCP ?

A

Take pill even if have to take 2 pills in one day and carry on as normal
No emergency contraception needed

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If 2 pills missed of COCP in week 1?

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Emergency contraception needed (if has had intercourse in the pill free week or week 1)

Take the last pill even if have to take 2 in one day and omit earlier missed pills. Then continue as normal.

Use condoms/other contraception for 7 days

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If 2 pills missed of COCP in week 2?

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Take the last pill even if have to take 2 in one day and omit earlier missed pills. Then continue as normal.

Use condoms/other contraception for 7 days

Emergency contraception not needed

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If 2 pills missed of COCP in week 3?

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Take the last pill even if have to take 2 in one day and omit earlier missed pills. Then continue as normal.

Use condoms/other contraception for 7 days

Emergency contraception not needed

should finish the pills in her current pack and start a new pack the next day; thus omitting the pill free interval

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5
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What is used as emergency contraception?

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Levonorgestrel (a progesterone) - 1.5mg single dose

EllaOne/Ulipristal (progesterone receptor modulator) - 30mg single dose

Copper IUD

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6
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When can levonorgestrel (levonelle) be used as emergency contraception?

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Within 72 hours of UPSI

Dose must be repeated if she vomits within 2 hours of taking

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7
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When can EllaOne/Ulipristal be used as emergency contraception?

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120 hours after UPSI

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8
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Who should not receive Ulipristal?

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Caution in severe asthmatics

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9
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How does Ulipristal work as emergency contraception?

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Inhibits ovulation by inhibiting LH secretion / no LH surge (progesterone receptor modulator)

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10
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Does Ulipristal effect regular hormonal contraception?

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Yes - reduce the effectiveness of other hormonal contraception:

  • COCP should be started/restarted 5 days after taking
  • POP should be restarted 7 days later
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11
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When can an IUD be used as emergency contraception?

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Within 5 days of UPSI OR up to 5 days after ovulation

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12
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Pharmacological mx of ectopic pregnancy

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Methotrexate

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13
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What drugs are used in the management of urge incontinence?

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Antimuscarinics: Oxybutynin, Tolterodine & Darifenacin

B3 agonist: Mirabegron

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14
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What drug is used for symptomatic relief in obstetric cholestasis?

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Ursodeoxycholic acid

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15
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Which antibiotic is used for the treatment of group b strep?

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Benzylpenicillin

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16
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What SSRI can be used in postnatal depression?

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Paroxetine (Fluoxetine has too long a half life)

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17
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What is the name of the contraceptive patch?

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Evra patch

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18
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How is the contraceptive patch taken/used?

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4 weeks - wear for 3 weeks and have 1 week off (need to change the patch weekly for those first 3 weeks)

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19
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Delay in changing the contraceptive patch at the end of week 1 or 2?

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If <48 hours change immediately and no other precautions needed

If >48 hours change immediately and use barrier contraception for the next 7 days.

Consider emergency contraception if the lady has had UPSI during this patch free interval or in the past 5 days

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20
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Delay in removal of the contraceptive patch at the end of week 3?

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Remove ASAP and apply new patch on the usual cycle start day

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21
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If forget to reapply patch at the end of patch free week (week 4)?

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Use barrier contraception for the next 7 days

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22
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What antibiotic is used for mastitis and how long for?

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10-14 days of Flucloxacillin

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23
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Time until contraceptives are effective?

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IUD - instant
POP - 2 days
COCP, injection, implant, IUS - 7 days

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24
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What contraception can be used in a patient with breast cancer?

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Copper IUD

ALL hormonal contraceptives are contraindicated in breast cancer

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25
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What medication is safe to use in pregnancy for thrush/candidiasis?

And why can’t fluconazole be used?

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Clotrimazole Pessary

Fluconazole is contraindicated in pregnancy due to risk of congenital abnormalities

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26
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Dose of Folic Acid used in Pregnancy

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Normal risk of neural tube defects: 0.4mg a day pre-conception and continue till 13 weeks

5mg daily if higher risk of neural tube defects

27
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How long after stopping the COCP does breast cancer risk return to that of a normal woman / woman not on COCP ?

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10 years after stopping COCP

28
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How long can a copper IUCD be left in for ?

A

5-10 years

29
Q

How long can the Mirena IUS be left in for?

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Up to 5 years

30
Q

What are the risks and side effects associated with the IUCD ?

A 
Expulsion
Perforation
PID / infection from insertion
Increased risk of ectopic pregnancy
Dysmenorrhoea
Menorrhagia
31
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List some contraindications to the IUCD

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Copper allergy
Wilson's disease
Pregnancy
Acute PID 
Cervical cancer
Distorted uterine cavity (fibroids)
32
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How does IUCD work as a contraceptive?

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Prevents implantation

Toxic to sperm

33
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What’s the name of the progesterone implant?

34
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How often does the nexplanon implant need to be changed?

A

After 3 years

35
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How does the nexplanon implant work?

A

Inhibits ovulation (Progesterone inhibits LH)

36
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Side effects / negatives of the nexplanon implant ?

A

Delay returning to fertility

Erratic bleeding

37
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Common side effects of the COCP

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  • Breast tenderness
  • VTE / stroke risk increased
  • Increased risk of breast cancer (and cervical cancer)
  • Mood changes
  • Weight gain
  • Headaches
  • Bloating
  • Reduced libido
  • Breakthrough bleed
38
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What can reduce the effectiveness of the COCP ?

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Ullipristil Acetate (emergency contraception, progesterone receptor modulator)

CYP450 INDUCERS
(Carbamazepine, Rifampicin, Alcohol, Phenytoin, Griseofulvin/Gliclazide, St John’s Wart)

39
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MOA COCP

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Inhibits ovulation
Thickens cervical mucus
Prevents implantation (atrophic endometrium and inhibits progesterone receptor synthesis in the endometrium)

40
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Contraindications to COCP

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Absolute (UKMEC 4):

  • > 35 and smoking >15 a day
  • Migraine with aura
  • Personal history of VTE disease or thrombogenic mutation
  • History of stroke or IHD
  • Uncontrolled HTN
  • Breast feeding <6 weeks postpartum
  • Breast cancer (current)
  • Major surgery / prolonged immobilisation

Relative (UKMEC 3):

  • > 35 and smoking <15 a day
  • BMI >35
  • FMH thromboembolism (first degree relative)
  • Controlled HTN
  • Known BRCA1/2 gene mutations
41
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MOA POP

A 
Thickens cervical mucus
Inhibits implantation (inhibits progesterone receptor synthesis in the endometrium)

Inhibits ovulation in some women

42
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SE POP

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Erratic bleeding
Breast tenderness
Weight gain
Acne
Less effective than COCP / pregnancy
43
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Contraindications for the POP

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Current breast cancer
Trophoblastic disease
Severe liver disease

44
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What are the hourly windows for missing the POP

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Levonorgestrel = 3-4 hour window

Cerazette (desogestrel) = 12 hour window

45
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How often should the progesterone depot injection be given?

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Every 3 months

46
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What is the COC ring called?

47
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What are the side effects of the Mirena IUS

A

Increased risk of PID
Increased risk of ectopic pregnancy
Perforation
Expulsion

48
Q

List some examples of ‘natural methods’ of contraception

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Withdrawal
Breast feeding (90% effective in the first 6 months)
Calendar method
Assess cervical mucus (thin until ovulation, thick after ovulation)
Basal body temperature (increases after ovulation)
Measure LH surge using ‘persona’ urine test

49
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List some examples of barrier contraception

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Condoms - male and female
Diaphragm
Cervical cap
Sponge
Spermicides (nonoxinol-9)
50
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Who shouldn’t use spermicides as contraception?

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HIV positive: increases risk of transmission as it irritates the vagina

51
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What is the failure rate associated with COCP and POP

52
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What is the failure rate associated with the IUCD

53
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What is the failure rate associated with progesterone injection

54
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What is the failure rate associated with Mirena IUS

55
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What is the failure rate associated with condoms (male and female)

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Male - 2%

Female - 5%

56
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What is the failure rate associated with the diaphragm

57
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What is the failure rate associated with natural methods

58
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What is the failure rate assocaited with vasectomy

59
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What are the Fraser guidelines?

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Those under 16 y/o may be prescribed contraception without parental permission if:

  • They understand the doctors advice
  • They cannot be persuaded to inform their parents
  • They are likely to begin or continue having intercourse with or without contraception
  • Physical or mental health will suffer without treatment
  • It is in the young person’s best interest
60
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What is the difference between the Fraser guidelines and Gilick competence?

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Fraser guidelines apply to contraception ONLY, whereas Gilick competence applies to children <16 who have legal capacity to consent to examination and treatment

61
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What drug should be given alongside inserting the IUD?

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Azithromycin prophylaxis if STI screen results unavailable

62
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MOA Misoprostol

A

Prostaglandin analogue

Causes myometrium contractions

63
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Risk of cancers associated with COCP

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Increased risk:

  • Breast
  • Cervical

Reduced risk:

  • Endometrial
  • Ovarian

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