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Pharm. chapter 13
gynecologic & Obstetric Drugs
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Infertility means the inability to produce offspring AKA | sterility. |
| Medications used to treat infertility are called ovulation stimulating drugs AKA | fertility drugs. |
| ART stands for | Assisted Reproductive Technologies |
| Fertility drugs mimic the effect of | FSH ( Follicle stimulating hormone) and LH (Luteinizing Hormone). |
| Fertility drugs include: | 1. Clomid. 2. Repronex. 3. Profasi or Pregnyl AKA human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)> |
| A medication used to "treat premature labor" is | terbutaline (Brethine bronchodilator). |
| A medication used to induce labor is | Pitocin (Pitdrip) AKA oxytocin. Oxytocin causes the uterus to contract. |
| Pitocin (Pitdrip) AKA oxytocin -class | induce labor |
| terbutaline (Brethine) -class | 1. Treat premature labor 2. Bronchodilator |
| Ergotrate -class | treat postpartum bleeding (stimulate the uterus to contract) |
| Methergine -class | treat postpartum bleeding (stimulate the uterus to contract) |
| Contraception means | against conception (fertilization). |
| Oral medications designed to interfere with conception are called | OCPs (Oral contraceptive Pills AKA BCPs (Birth Control Pills) or “the pill” |
| OCPs (Oral Contraceptive Pills) are commonly a combination of | estrogen and progestin (progesterone) |
| YAZ, YASMIN 28, and Beyaz -class | OCPs (Oral contraceptive Pills) (BCPs birth control pills) |
| Trinessa -class | OCPs (Oral contraceptive Pills) (BCPs birth control pills) |
| Loestrin 24 Fe -class | OCPs (Oral contraceptive Pills) (BCPs birth control pills) ("Fe/iron supplement) |
| Ocella -class | OCPs (Oral contraceptive Pills) (BCPs birth control pills) |
| Aviane -class | OCPs (Oral contraceptive Pills) (BCPs birth control pills) |
| Kariva -class | OCPs (Oral contraceptive Pills) (BCPs birth control pills) |
| Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo -class | OCPs (Oral contraceptive Pills) (BCPs birth control pills) |
| Ortho-Novum -class | OCPs (Oral contraceptive Pills) (BCPs birth control pills) |
| Ovcon -class | OCPs (Oral contraceptive Pills) (BCPs birth control pills) |
| Seasonique (4/menses per year)-class | OCPs (Oral contraceptive Pills) (BCPs birth control pills) |
| OCPs containing 30 mcg (micrograms) of estrogen do | not cause the risk of being linked with lupus erythematosus (red rash) |
| OCPs containing 50ug (micrograms) of estrogen has been linked with a higher incidence of | lupus erythematosus (red rash) |
| Antagonists to OCPs include | antibiotics and St. John’s wort (herbal supplemen taken for depression). |
| NuvaRing is a -class | once a month vaginally inserted estrogen and progestin contraceptive that is left in for 3 weeks of every month. |
| Depo-Sub Q Provera (q 3months) -class | Progestin only contraceptive |
| Ovrette (OCPs oral contraceptive pills) -class | Progestin only contraceptive |
| Progestasert (1 year IUD intra-uterine device) -class | Progestin only contraceptive |
| Mirena (5 year IUD intra-uterine device) -class | Progestin only contraceptive |
| Progestin only contraceptives are | slightly less effective in preventing pregnancy. |
| To be effective, progestin only OCPs (oral contraceptive pills) must be taken | every day and at the same time each day. |
| Paragard is a (no hormones) -class | Cu (copper) based contraceptive IUD (intra-uterine device). and an emergency contraceptive |
| Paragard prompts the release of | WBCs ( leukocytes, white blood cells) and prostaglandins from the endometrium (inner lining of the uterus). |
| These (with Paragard) leukocytes (WBCs white blood cells) and prostaglandins are hostile towards | spermatozoa (sperm) and ova (eggs). |
| Paragard is also an emergency contraceptive if inserted within | 3-5 days after unprotected intercourse (coitus or copulation). |
| menopause | cessation of menstruation due to hormone ( estrogen) insufficiency. |
| Signs and symptoms associated with menopause include: | 1. Dyspareunia ( painful intercourse, coitus, copulation) 2. Hot flashes. 3. Mood swings. 4. Insomnia (difficulty sleeping). 5. Fatigue. 6. Xeroderma (dry skin). |
| Medications commonly prescribed to relieve the signs and symptoms of menopause are called | ERT (estrogen replacement therapy) ERT is AKA HRT (hormone replacement therapy) |
| Diseases associated with menopause include: | 1. OP (osteoporosis). 2. AD (Alzheimer’s disease). 3. Macular degeneration (loss of vision) 4. Tooth loss. |
| ERT (estrogen replacement therapy) or HRT (hormone replacement therapy) includes: | 1. Premarin(pregnant mare’s urine) 2. Prempro. 3. Femhrt. |
| Adverse effects of estrogen OCPs (oral contraceptive pills) and ERT (estrogen replacement therapy) include: | 1. Thrombus formation which increases risk of MI(myocardial infarction)& CVA (cerebral vascular accident) especially in smokers and over age 35 2. Increases risk of breast malignancy. |
| Progestin only contraceptives do not increase the risk of | thrombus (clot) formation. |
| A medication prescribed to induce an abortion is | Mifeprex. |
| Mifeprex -class | induce an abortion |
| Oral medications prescribed after unprotected intercourse to prevent pregnancy include: | 1. Preven (estrogen & progestin) 2. Plan B (progestin). commonly referred to as the "morning after pill" |
| magnesium ("mag") sulfate (MgSoO4) -class | prevent sizures associated with eclampsia(toxemia) |
| The second child of an Rh+ father and a Rh- mother can be afflicted en utero with a condition called | EF (erythroblastosis fetalis) AKA Rh incompatibility disease. |
| EF occurs when a | Rh- mothers immune system perceives a Rh+ fetus as foreign and attacks the fetal erythrocytes (RBCs /red blood cells). |
| RhoGAM -class | a medication prescribed to "prevent erythroblastosis fetalis(EF) AKA Rh incompatibility disease" |
| Medications contraindicated during breast feeding include: | 1. ASA (aspirin). 2. Antitussive (cough suppressant) medications with ETOH (alcohol). 3. Antihistamines except non-drowsy Claritin or Alavert (loratadine) |
| PMS (premenstrual syndrome) is a group of symptoms that start 1 to 2 weeks | before menstruation (menses) and usually cease (stop) with the onset of menses (menstruation). |
| Signs and symptoms of PMS (premenstrual syndrome) include: | 1. Dysmenorrhea (painful menses). 2. Breast tenderness. 3. Fluid retention (“bloating”). 4. Mood changes. |
| Medications used to "treat PMS" include: | 1. Midol. 2. Pamprin. 3. Premsyn. |
| PMDD (prementrual dysphoric disorder) is a severe form of | PMS (premenstrual syndrome). |
| Signs and symptoms of PMDD (premenstrual dyphoric disorder) include: | 1. Depression. 2. Anxiety. 3. Sleep disturbances. |
| Midol -class | treat PMS (premenstrual syndrome) |
| Pamprin -class | treat PMS (premenstrual syndrome) |
| Premysn -class | treat PMS (premenstrual syndrome) |
| The signs and symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) are severe enough to | interfere with work, social activities, and relationships. |
| Medications used to "treat PMDD" include: | 1. Xanax (sedative). 2. Zoloft (anti-depressant). 3. YAZ (OCP, oral contraceptive pills) YAZ is also used to "treat chronic acne". |
| Xanax -class | 1. treat PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) 2. sedative |
| Zoloft -class | 1. treat PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) 2. anti-depressant |
| YAZ -class | 1. treat PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) 2. treat chronic acne 3. OCP (oral contraceptive pills) |
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