PLAN "A"
Most male condoms are made from this material.
Latex
What is the only emergency contraception available without a prescription/healthcare professional involvement?
Plan B
NOT! Pregnancy tests just need to detect the hormone - generally cheaper ones are as good as more expensive.
Only ORAL anti-fungal for vaginal candidiasis
fluconazole
Basal body temperature can be taken by 3 different routes? What are those routes?
oral, rectal and vaginal
Male condoms for patients with a allergy to the common condom component is made of???
polyurethane
PLAN B can be used up to ____ days after unprotected intercourse.
5 days
The hormone a pregnancy test detects.
hCG
Which of the following patients should self treat their vaginal yeast infection?
a) 1st time with vaginal symptoms
b) pregnant and have had yeast infection before
c) prepubertal (<12 years of age)
d) none of the above
NONE OF THE ABOVE!
Most common cause of vaginal dryness
Menopause or post-menopause
If someone demands a "natural" male condom what will it be made of?
lambskin
Active ingredient in Plan B
levonorgestrel
The hormone (not just the abbreviation) that ovulation tests detect. It is a real "surge".
Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
What is different between a Canesten 1 day treatment and a Canesten 7 day treatment?
No different in effectiveness. Canesten-1 more convenient but may have more A/E since more concentrated
OTC treatment that is most effective for dysmenorrhea symptoms.
NSAIDs
An example of a NON-barrier OTC contraceptive.
spermicides or vaginal film
COPPER IUDs can be inserted up to ___ days after unprotected intercourse.
7 days
When is it generally recommended to first test for pregnancy (what portion of a woman's cycle?)
It is recommended to test at least 1 day after a missed period.
What are 2 predisposing factors/conditions to vaginal candiasis?
Diabetes, immunocompromised, medications (antibiotics), pregnancy, chemical irritant use, stress, tight fitting clothing.
These types of genital towlettes are frequently recommended after a woman has a child. Many men have spent countless hours looking for them in the aisles of a pharmacy.
Tucks Pads
What are 3 advantages of natural methods of contraception?
-Inexpensive
-Acceptable to all religious groups
-Helps couples learn about woman's cycle
-Hormone free/drug free
Other than the fact its prescription, why is the "Yuzpe method" not used for emergency contraception anymore?
NOTE: there are 2 reasons
More adverse effects (50% nausea and 20% vomiting) AND effectiveness 74% (vs. Plan B 89%)
What are 3 advantages of the early detection of pregnancy?
-earlier prenatal care
-earlier avoidance of harmful things like chemicals/drugs
-easy to use and private
-inexpensive
This "acid" can be used for vaginal candidiasis for those not responding to other therapies.
"BORIC" acid
Severe life threatening condition that can result from S. aureus related to specific vaginal products.
Toxic Shock Syndrome