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s/s of ectopic pregnancy

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low back or abd pain/cramping

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risk factors for ectopic pregnancy

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hx of PID, hx of tubal ligation, previous ectopic pregnancy, IUD

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hCG levels in ectopic pregnancy

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rise at the same rate as normal pregnancy but plateau in 4-6 weeks

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s/s of breast cancer

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painless, firm, fixed mass; dimpling of skin (peau d’orange), nipple retraction, clear nipple discharge

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risk factors for breast cancer

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age greater than 50, first degree family hx, early menarche, late menopause, nulliparity, obesity, Jewish

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s/s of Paget’s disease (ductal carcinoma)

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scaly, red rash on the nipple that doesn’t heal; itchy

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s/s of inflammatory breast cancer

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acute onset of red, swollen, warm area in breast of young woman

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risk factors for ovarian cancer

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age greater than 60, hx of breast cancer, family hx

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s/s of ovarian cancer

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bloating, dyspepsia, abdominal pressure/pain, urinary frequency, constipation

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Has been shown to decrease risk of ovarian cancer

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OCP, multiparity, breastfeeding

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women with hx of breast cancer have a high risk of

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ovarian cancer

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12
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where the majority of breast cancer is located

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tail of spence

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bright red tissue with an irregular surface on top of the os; common in adolescents

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cervical ectropion

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s/s of uterine fibroids

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heaving menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain/cramping, spotting

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follicular phase (days 1-14)

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FSH stimulates estrogen production that stimulates the growth of endometrial lining

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Ovulatory phase (day 14)

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LH is secreted

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Luteal phase (days 14-18)

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Progesterone is the predominant hormone that stabilizes the endometrial lining

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Menstruation phase

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If not pregnant, both estrogen and progesterone fall, causing menses

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19
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fertile time in a women is

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5 days before and 1-2 days after ovulation (near day 14)

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Menstrual cycle phases

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follicular phase, ovulatory phase, luteal phase, menstruation

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ASCUS result on pap

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If woman less than 24, repeat pap in 1 year. If woman greater than 24, then order HPV reflex, if positive then colposcopy

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monophasic pills (Loestrin 1/20)

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21 consecutive days of same dose of estrogen and progesterone

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Triphasic pills (Ortho Tri-cyclen)

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21 days of active pills with hormones that vary every week

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24
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pills that can be adjunctively used for acne

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triphasic (Ortho Tri-cyclen)

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extended cycle pill (Seasonale)

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contains 3 months of estrogen/progesterone with 7 day pill-free interval

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26
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Uses drospirenone (a spironolactone analog) instead of progestin. Used for women with acne, PCOS, hirsutism, or PMDD

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Yaz or Yasmin

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Yaz/Yasmin have ___ active pills and ___ placebo pills

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24; 4

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Yaz/Yasmin have a high risk of

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hyperkalemia, DVT

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29
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OCP safe for breastfeeding women

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progestin-only pill (minipill)

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30
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absolute contraindications of oral contraceptive pills mneumonic

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My CUPLETS
My: migraines with focal neurologic aura
C: CAD or CVA
U: undiagnosed genital bleeding
P: pregnant
L: high LFTs
E: Estrogen-dependent tumor
T: thrombus or emboli
S: smoker age 35 or older
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31
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advantage of OCP is a lower risk of

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endometrial and ovarian cancer

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32
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Instructions on starting OCP

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  1. Take first pill on first Sun of menstrual period
  2. Take the pill on the first day of period
  3. Use back up method for the first 2 weeks of first pack
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s/s of endometriosis

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severe cramping and heavy periods in young women

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34
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Education if pissed 2 consecutive days of OCP

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take 2 today, then 2 tomorrow; use condoms for the rest of the cycle

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35
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these drugs can decrease efficacy of OCP

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anticonvulsants, antifungals, ampicillin, tetracycline, St. john’s wort

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36
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administration of morning after pill

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Effective up to 72 hours after unprotected sex, but most effective if taken within first 24 hours

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danger signs of OCP

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ACHES:
Abdominal pain;
Chest pain;
Headaches;
Eye problems, change in vision;
Severe leg pain
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38
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administration of copper containing IUD

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Paraguard; effective for up to 10 years; may cause increased bleeding/spotting

39
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administration of hormone-containing IUD

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effective for up to 5 years

40
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____, a hormone-containing IUD contains _____

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Mirena; levonorgestrel

41
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contraindications of IUD

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hx of PID, hx of ectopic pregnancy

42
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Education about IUD

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check for string after each menstrual period

43
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Administration of Depo Provera

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injection every 3 months, start on first 5 days of cycle

44
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Education about Depo Provera

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can cause amenorrhea d/t lack of estrogen; can cause osteoporosis

45
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Women should not use Depo Provera if

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they plan on getting pregnant in the next year as it causes delayed return of fertility

46
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black box warning with Depo Provera

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should not be used for more than 2 years d/t increased risk of osteoporosis

47
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contraindication of Depo Provera use

48
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administration of diaphragm

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Must be used with spermicidal gel; leave in for 6-8 hours after intercourse (can remain for up to 24 hours)

49
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Nuvaring contains

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both estrogen and progesterone

50
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Administration of Nuvaring

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left for 3 weeks, then removed for 1 week.

51
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Ortho Evra patch contains

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both estrogen and progesterone

52
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administration of Ortho Evra patch

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applied once a week for 3 weeks

53
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risks with Ortho Evra patch

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higher risk of VTE d/t high levels of estrogen

54
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s/s of too much estrogen

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nausea, bloating, breast tenderness

55
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s/s of too much progestin

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increased appetite, weight gain, fatigue

56
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woman with asymptomatic gonorrhea or chlamydia with a IUD

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can be treated with IUD in place

57
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Implanon/Nexplannon contains

58
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Implanon/Nexplannon administration

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changed every 3 years

59
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Education about Implanon/Nexplannon

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Quick return of fertility after removal.

60
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s/s of fibrocystic breasts

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breast tenderness and lumps that begin up to 2 weeks before period, then goes away once period begins; lumps are symmetrical, tender, mobile, and rubbery.

61
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trx for fibrocystic breasts

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wear bra daily, decrease sodium and caffeine before periods

62
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s/s of PCOS

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hirsutism, irregular periods, acne

63
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diagnostics for PCOS

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LH/FSH greater than 2.5:1; increase in testosterone, prolactin, high fasting glucose; transvaginal US

64
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trx for PCOS

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low dose OCP, spironolactone, Metformin

65
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pathophysiology of PCOS

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high insulin and obesity cause an increase in androgen production and decrease SHBG (bind to and excrete testosterone).

66
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risk factors of candida vaginitis

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diabetics, HIV, steroids, amoxicillin, pregnancy

67
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s/s of candida vaginitis

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white cheese-like discharge, itching and redness

68
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diagnostic for candida vaginitis

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KOH prep, vaginal pH less than 4.5

69
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treatment for candida vaginitis

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diflucan x1, terconazole vaginal cream

70
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If patient gets candida from this atbx: ____, recommend to _____

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amoxicilin; daily yogurt and lactobacillus pill

71
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replacement of normal, hydrogen-peroxide Lactobacillus with anaerobic bacteria

72
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These are NOT considered STDs

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BV, candida vaginitis

73
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s/s of BV

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fishy vaginal odor after intercourse; milk-coated vaginal walls

74
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diagnostics with BV

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vaginal pH greater than 4.5;
“clue cells” (squamous epithelial cells) on wet mount;
positive “whiff test”

75
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trx for BV

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metronidazole 500 mg bid x 7 days; avoid with alcohol

clindamycin cream x 7 days

76
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recurrence of BV

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common; perform test of cure 2-3 weeks after therapy

77
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s/s of trichomoniasis

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pruritic, red vulvovaginal area; gray/green frothy discharge; strawberry cervix

78
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diagnostic for trichomoniasis

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vaginal pH greater than 4.5; motile, flagellated trichomonads on saline wet mount

79
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trx for trichomoniasis

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metronidazole 2 g PO x 1, treat sexual partners

80
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s/s of atrophic vaginitis

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vaginal dryness, itching, pain with intercourse

81
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atrophic vaginitis may cause this to be abnormal

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pap smear (atrophic changes)

82
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trx for atrophic vaginitis

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estrogen cream; need progesterone supplementation if intact uterus

83
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risk of osteopororis

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postmenopausal women, chronic steroids, autoimmune disorders, low testosterone, hyperthyroidism, alcoholics, smokers

84
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perform DEXA scan every

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every 1-2 years with those on trx; otherwise every 2-5 years

85
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trx for osteoporosis

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weight bearing exercise (walking, jogging, biking, aerobics); calcium with vit D (1200 mg/day) and vitamin D3 (800-1000 IU daily)

86
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side effects of biphosphonates

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PUD, esophagitis

87
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biphosphonates

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Fosamax (alendronate), Actonel (risedronate)

88
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administration of biphosphonates

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take right upon awakening with full glass of water;
wait 30 min before lying down;
do not crush/split tablets;
never take with other meds

89
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Evista (raloxifene)

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SERM for osteoporosis

90
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approved for use only after menopause; NOT used to trx menopausal symptoms

91
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Hormone replacement therapy increases risk of

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DVT, heart disease, endometrial cancer

92
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Mefenamic acid (Ponstel)

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NSAID effective for menstrual pain

93
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hormone therapy has been approved for

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trx of vasomotor symptoms, trx of atrophic vaginitis, and prevention of osteoporosis

94
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differential diagnosis for women with lower abd pain/cramping

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IBS, endometriosis, endometrial cancer, ovarian cyst, uterine fibroids, PID

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