Women's Health Flashcards
1
Q
Treatment for cystitis
A
- Sodium citrate (can’t be used in patients with heart disease, hypertension, renal impairments)
- Potassium citrate (can be used in patients taking ACE inhibitors)
- Analgesics for discomfort management
2
Q
Patient advice for cystitis
A
- Drink 5L of water every 24 hours to flush out bacteria from bladder (voiding)
- No perfume/irritants
3
Q
Treatment for thrush/vaginal candidiasis
A
Canesten thrush (choose which medication depending on patient)
4
Q
Patient advice for thrush
A
Abstain from sex and refrain from using the irritants
5
Q
Treatment for dysmenorrhoea
A
- Ibuprofen: feminax
- Buscopan cramps- good alternative to NSAIDs
- Good ole paracetamol
6
Q
Advice for dysmenorrhoea
A
- Hot water bottles
- Acupuncture
- Exercise
- Dietary supplements
- Birth control
