Quiz 2

Question 1

branded generic of orthocept

Answer 1

apri

Question 2

usual adult dose/freq orthcept

Answer 2

take 1 tab by mouth for 21 days, then 1 inactive tab for 7 days

Question 3

orthocept indications and claim to fame

Answer 3

indication: oral contraceptive

Claim to fame: monophasics have fewer side effects from hormone fluctuations

Question 4

branded generic of mircette

Answer 4

kariva

Question 5

usal adult dose/freq mircette

Answer 5

take 1 tab po daily for 21 days, then 1 inactive tab for 2 days, then 1 tab for 5 days

Question 6

mircette indications and claim to fame

Answer 6

indication: oral contraceptive

claim to fame: biphasics lessen headaches caused by drop in estrogen

Question 7

branded generic of orth tri cyclen

Answer 7

tri sprintec

Question 8

ortho tri cyclen usual dose/freq

Answer 8

take 1 tab (strength 1) po for 7 days, then 1 tab (strength 2) for 7 days then 1 inactive tab for 7 days.

Question 9

ortho tri cyclen indications and claim to fame

Answer 9

indications: oral contraceptive and acne

claim to fame: triphasics mimic natural menstrual cycle

Question 10

branded generic of loestrin fe 1/20

Answer 10

junel fe

Question 11

junel fe usual dose/freq

Answer 11

take 1 tab by mouth for 21 days, then 1 fe tab for 7 days

Question 12

branded generic of seasonale

Answer 12

quasense

Question 13

usual dose freq seasonale

Answer 13

take 1 tab po daily for 84 days, then 1 inactive tab po daily for 7 days

Question 14

seasonale indications/claim to fame

Answer 14

indication: oral contraceptive

claim to fame: reduces # of periods

Question 15

branded generic of yaz

Answer 15

loryna

Question 16

yaz usual adult dose/freq

Answer 16

take 1 tab po daily for 24 days, then 1 inactive tab daily for 4 days

Question 17

yaz indications/claim to fame

Answer 17

indications: oral contraceptive, acne, premenstrual dysphoric disorder
claim to fame: only 4 inactive days shorter menstrual periods

Question 18

yaz counseling tips

Answer 18

drospirenone lessens the water retention / weight gain side effects of estrogen

Question 19

counseling tips for apri/kariva/tri-sprintec/junel fe/quasense

Answer 19

side effects: water retention, upset stomach/nausea, headache
miss a dose? : take as soon as possible or with the next days dose
products containing estrogens: inc cardio risk and not recommended for those that are 35+ yo, smoker, hx of stroke/blood clots
tips:
1. if OC not started on day 1 of menses - use additional form of contraceptive for 1st week
2. take same time each day for max effectiveness
3. amoxicillin and doxycycline may dec effectiveness of hormonal contraceptive
4. some anticonvulsants may dec effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives and/or inc chance of seizures

Question 20

xulane usual dose/freq

Answer 20

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

Question 21

is xulane the brand or branded generic?

Answer 21

branded generic - no brand

Question 22

xulane indication

Answer 22

contraception

Question 23

xulane counseling tips

Answer 23

same side effects as OC - but more common
adhesive may cause skin rash/need to rotate sites
do not cut patch
apply to butt, upper torso, stomach, upper arm

Question 24

nuvaring usual dose/freq

Answer 24

insert one ring into the vag on or before day 5 and leave in for 3 weeks , then remove on week 4 and sicard

Question 25

nuvaring indication

Answer 25

contraception

Question 26

nuvaring counseling tips

Answer 26

if it falls out, rinse with cool water and re-insert within 3 hrs
don’t remove for intercourse
stored in fridge in pharmacy - good at room temp X 4 mos

Question 27

generic name of depo-provera

Answer 27

medroxyprogesterone acetate

Question 28

common strength of depo provera

Answer 28

150 mg/ml

Question 29

usual dose/freq of depo provera

Answer 29

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

Question 30

indications and claim to fame for depo provera

Answer 30

indications: contraception

claim to fame: no pills to remember, no estrogen

Question 31

counseling tips for depo provera

Answer 31

nervouness, administer at a physicians office, don’t use > 2 yrs due to bone loss, spotting or absent menses

Question 32

generic for plan b one step

Answer 32

levonorgestrel

Question 33

common strength for plan b one step

Answer 33

1.5 mg tab

Question 34

usual dose/freq plan b

Answer 34

take 1 tab po as soon as possible within 72 hrs of unprotected sex

Question 35

indication of plan b

Answer 35

emergency post coital contraception

Question 36

common side effects/counseling tips of plan b

Answer 36

same SE as OC’s but more common, fatigue, no evidence of interaction with antibiotics, will not terminate an existing pregnancy (heavier you are the less likely it’ll work)