Test
L11 Pharmacist prescribing of the ECP and OC
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Preguntas del test (12)
1Pharmacists can sell up to 6 months’ OC supply to a woman who: (select ALL)
- AHas been prescribed the same type of OC within the last 3 yrs from the date of an original prescription
- BHas been prescribed the same type of OC within the last 12 months from the date of an original prescription
- CHas not developed risk factors
- DIs over 16
- EIs under 39 for COC
- FIs under 52 for POP
- GIs under 40 for COC
- HIs under 50 for POP
- IIf they have completed PSNZ’s OC training programme
2You cannot switch between OCs except in cases where the patient may be from overseas and their usual formulation is not available.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
3If a patient is breastfeeding & wanting postpartum contraception, they can be supplied a COC & are to be referred to their medical practitioner.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
4Which of these is NOT an absolute contraindication for OCs?
- ABreast cancer (current or past)
- BSevere cirrhosis
- CActive hepatitis
- DUndiagnosed vaginal bleeding
- EFamily history of cardiac disease
- FMigraines with aura at any age
- GSmoker (>15 cigarettes/day) AND over 35
5Under section 44(m) of the Med Regs, pharmacists can supply a prescription medication at the request of a patient in an emergency. It must have been previously prescribed by a NZ prescriber in last [blank_start]3[blank_end] months. It can be 72 hours worth or the minimum [blank_start]pack[blank_end] size ie 1 month's for COC.
- A3
- Bpack
6Which of these is not a common early side effect of OCs?
- ANausea
- BBreakthrough bleeding
- CBreast tenderness
- DWeight gain
- EMigraines
- FAcne
- GWeight loss
7Women can access funded ECP without a prescription from their pharmacist.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
8Fertility:
• Sperm survival – maximum [blank_start]7 days[blank_end]
• Egg survival – [blank_start]12 – 24 hours[blank_end]
• Full suppression of ovulation with COC, if the hormone free week is extended – risk of ovulation after about [blank_start]8 or 9 days[blank_end]- A7 days
- B12 – 24 hours
- C8 or 9 days
9Copper intrauterine device (IUD)
• The copper IUD is the most [blank_start]effective[blank_end] form of emergency contraception (almost 100% effective)
• Works up to [blank_start]five[blank_end] days after unprotected intercourse
• Efficacy is not affected by body mass index or [blank_start]weight[blank_end]
• Copper IUD has [blank_start]few[blank_end] contraindications
• Can be left in situ to provide future contraception
• Must be fitted by an expert (GP or family planning clinic)- Aeffective
- Bfive
- Cweight
- Dfew
10Emergency contraceptive pill (ECP)
• Postinor-1 is the funded brand – contains [blank_start]levonorgestrel[blank_end]
• Does not provide [blank_start]future[blank_end] contraception
• may delay next period
• can cause [blank_start]nausea and vomiting[blank_end] in some users (rare)
• Efficacy is similar up to day for but only registered up to [blank_start]72 hours[blank_end]- Alevonorgestrel
- Bfuture
- Cnausea and vomiting
- D72 hours
11Pharmacists are prevented by law from supplying the ECP, nor providing contraceptive advice, to people under the age of 16 years.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
12ECP Counselling…
• If adverse effects occur, generally [blank_start]mild[blank_end] & will subside within 24 hrs.
• Repeat the dose if [blank_start]vomiting[blank_end] within 3 hrs of taking ECP.
• Next period may be early or late.
• Increased pregnancy [blank_start]risk[blank_end] post-ECP as it can delay ovulation.
• Seek medical attention ASAP if any lower abdominal pain occurs b/c this could be an ectopic pregnancy.
• Perform a pregnancy test in [blank_start]3 - 4[blank_end] wks, if the next menstrual bleed is abnormally light, heavy or brief, or is absent, or if she is otherwise concerned.
• Refer for STI counselling, continuous contraception, sexual assault?- Amild
- Bvomiting
- Crisk
- D3 - 4
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