Types Of Medication
Starts with an M
Monophasic
Clots
Thromboembolism
Contraindication: People who....
High Blood Pressure
Contraindication: People over the age of....
35
What should a patient do if one dose is missed
Take the tab as soon as possible, if close to the next dose take both tabs
Starts with a B
Biphasic
Prevention of
Pregnancy
Clots in the lungs
Pulmonary Embolism
Contraindication: History of .....
What should a patient do if 2 doses are missed
Take 2 tabs daily for the next 2 days then resume regular schedule
Name 2 common side effects
Dizziness
Increased appetite
N/V
Weight gain
When should alternative BC be take
First month of starting medication
When on antibiotics
Starts with a T
Triphasic-Best duplicates normal hormonal levels of cycle
Heart Attack
Brain attack
MI
Stroke
What kind of antibiotics interact with contraceptives. Be specific
Antibiotics-Penicillins and Cephalosporins
What should you do before throwing away your birth control patch