Reproductive and Genitourinary drugs Flashcards
oral contraceptives - combination estrogen/progesterone prototype and other drug names
ethinyl estradiol and drospirenone (Yasmin)
Others: ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone (Ortho-Novum 1/35)
combo oral contraceptives EPA
suppresses secretion of FSH and LH, thus preventing ovulation. Progesterone thickens cervical mucus; prevents endometrium thickening. Drospirenone works similarly to spironolactone thereby decreasing ankle edema and treating PMS symptoms
combo oral contraceptives administration
PO at the same time every day
combo oral contraceptives therapeutic use
pregnancy prevention; PMS symptoms; stabilize menses; prophylactic uterine/ovarian cancer, PID, ovarian cysts
combo oral contraceptives ADRs
thromboembolism, abnormal uterine bleeding, promote growth of existing breast cancer, potential risk for HTN, hyperkalemia (drospirenone)
combo oral contraceptives contraindications and interactions
Pregnancy - teratogenic
BRCA1 gene mutation
ACE inhibitors
Many drug interactions: Rifampin, anti-seizure, and antifungal decreased effectiveness
combo oral contraceptives RN intervention and client education
Confirm absence of pregnancy FIRST
Additional method of birth control during 1st cycle of pills
Avoid salt substitutes (drospirenone)
Monitor K+ due to potential for hyperkalemia (drospirenone)
Monitor BP
Monitor for s/sx of DVT/PE/MI/Stroke
Avoid smoking
Monitor pattern and amount of uterine bleeding
contraceptives IUD prototype
levonorgestrel (Mirena) same drug as Plan B
estrogen and progesterone HRT prototype and other drug names
conjufated estrogen and medroxyprogesterone acetate (Prempo)
Others: transdermal combination of estradiol and norethindrone (CombiPatch)
estrogen and progesterone HRT EPA
binds to estrogen receptors and substitutes the fluctuating amounts of estrogen into a more stable amount of estrogen to prevent symptoms. Adding in progesterone suppresses tissue growth in the uterus thereby preventing hyperplasia of uterine lining
estrogen and progesterone HRT adminsitration
PO, vaginally, transdermal (CombiPatch)
estrogen and progesterone HRT therapeutic use
relieves symptoms of menopause
estrogen and progesterone HRT ADRs
nausea is very common, HTN, vaginal bleeding, edema, weight gain, possibly breast cancer. Risk for thromboembolic disorders increases w/ addition of progesterone
estrogen and progesterone HRT contraindications and interactions
History of thromboembolic events
suspect/confirmed breast, vaginal, cervical, endometrial cancer
Many drug interactions
estrogen and progesterone HRT RN intervention and client education
Monitor BP
Monitor for s/sx of DVT/PE/MI/stroke
Avoid smoking
Stop at least 4 weeks prior to surgery
Apply intravaginal/transdermal at bedtime
Monitor pattern and amount of uterine bleeding
Report persistent vaginal bleeding
D/C if any indication of breast cancer
estrogen HRT prototype and other drug names
conjugated equine estrogen (Premarin)
Others: transdermal estradiol (Estraderm); estradiol intravaginal tablets (Vagifem), estradiol cream (Estrace)
estrogen HRT EPA
binds to estrogen receptors and substitutes the fluctuating amounts of estrogen into a more stable amount of estrogen to prevent symptoms
estrogen HRT administration
PO and many other routes
estrogen HRT therapeutic use
relieves symptoms of menopause
estrogen HRT ADRs
nausea is very common, HTN, endometrial hyperplasia - inc risk for endometrial/ovarian cancer, thromboembolic disorders
estrogen HRT contraindications and interactions
History of thromboembolic events
suspect /confirmed breast, vaginal, cervical, endometrial cancer
Many drug interactions
estrogen HRT RN intervention and client education
Monitor BP
Monitor for s/sx of DVT/PE/MI/stroke
Avoid smoking
Stop at least 4 weeks prior to surgery
Apply intravaginal/transdermal at bedtime
Monitor pattern and amount of uterine bleeding
Report persistent vaginal bleeding
D/C if any indication of breast cancer
hormone: androgen - testosterone prototype
testosterone (Androderm)
testosterone therapeutic uses
Treatment of male hypogonadism, delayed puberty, and testicular failure
Treatment of breast cancer in females
Hormone therapy for transgender males (AFAB)
EPA: synthetic testosterone
testosterone administration
PO
IM - gluteal muscle
Intranasal
Transdermal patch: Apply to upper arm, back, abdomen, thigh, Once daily, Rotate sites. Gel - cover - do not get wet for several hours. Underarm liquid
Buccal upper gums: Pressure w/ finger x30 sec, Alternate sides of gums, Bitter taste, changes in taste
Subcutaneous - implantable or injection