Cautions with ortho evra - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is Ortho Evra? - Correct Answer - weekly, transdermal contraceptive patch - contains estradiol & progesterone Cautions with Ortho Evra? - Correct Answer - reduced efficacy if > 190lbs - slight inc risk of VTE over other OCPs - warning for counterfeit products Patient Instructions if They Forget to Apply Ortho Evra on Time - Correct Answer - delay in 1st wk = reapply & backup x 1 wk - 2nd/3rd wk: if < 2 days = NO BACKUP - 2nd/3rd wk: if > 2 days = backup x 1 wk Patient...

What is Ortho Evra? - Correct Answer - weekly, transdermal contraceptive patch - contains estradiol & progesterone Cautions with Ortho Evra? - Correct Answer - reduced efficacy if > 190lbs - slight inc risk of VTE over other OCPs - warning for counterfeit products Patient Instructions if They Forget to Apply Ortho Evra on Time - Correct Answer - delay in 1st wk = reapply & backup x 1 wk - 2nd/3rd wk: if < 2 days = NO BACKUP - 2nd/3rd wk: if > 2 days = backup x 1 wk Patient...

Comprehensive AANP Review "What is Estrogen's mechanism of action in oral contraceptives? - Correct answer Suppress LH/FSH=Inhibits ovulation Alters endometrium=inhibits implantation Ovum transport is accelerated Luteolysis may occur as estrogen causes progesterone levels to fall" "What is Progesterone's mechanism of action in oral contraceptives? - Correct answer Thickened cervical mucus=decrease sperm transport Suppression of endometrium=inhibits implantation Slowed ovum trans...