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oral contraceptives
pharmacology exam 3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| constant estrogen and progestin | monophasic |
| estrogen and progestin levels stay constant | monophasic |
| estrogen level stays constant | biphasic |
| progestin levels increase | biphasic |
| estrogen and progestin vary | triphasic |
| negative feedback sent to hypothalamus and pituitary gland | prevention of ovulation |
| mild to moderate high blood pressure | side effect |
| anticonvulsants and antibiotics | reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives |
| risks and adverse effects are greater once you are | 35 years old |
| risks and adverse effects are greater if you | smoke |
| contraindications | stroke, risk of clot formation, MI/CAD, thromboembolic disorders, estrogen dependent tumors, pregnancy, breast cancer, liver tumor |
| take medication | as directed |
| if you miss a dose | take two the following day |
| immediately report | calf pain or redness, dyspnea or chest pain |
| monitor bp | report any increases |
| quit | smoking |
| perform this monthly | self exams |
| breakthrough bleeding has been seen with this OTC supplement | st johns wort |
| blood clots | side effect |
| increased plasma glucose | side effect |