Exam 1: NU 664C / NU664C (Latest Update 2025 /
2026) Family Psychiatric Mental Health I Review | Test Questions & Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct (Verified Answers)- Regis Influenza symptoms - ANSWER fever, couch, myalgia (malaise, sore throat, nausea, nasal congestion, headache) Influenza Management - ANSWER meds to improve comfort (Tylenol/Ibuprofen other OTC) + Oseltamivir 75mg PO BID x 5 days Medication not to take with influenza - ANSWER Salicylates (Aspirin) = Reyes Syndrome Flu vaccine recommendations in pregnancy - ANSWER pregnant patients should get the flu shot during any trimester NO nasal spray flu 1 / 4
Benefit of flu shot during pregnancy - ANSWER prevent hospitalization, protect baby from flu for several months after birth Influenza treatment in pregnancy - ANSWER prompt empiric treatment with antiviral medication (Oseltamivir 75mg PO BID x 5 days) greatest benefit within 48 hours of symptoms Which birth control methods have estrogen and progesterone - ANSWER Combination pills, Patch (Ortho Vera) Ring (NuvaRing) How do combination pills work - ANSWER inhibit ovulation, decrease ovum transport, early luteolysis, thicken cervical mucous, alter endometrium (thin) Dose range for combination pills - ANSWER 10mcg-20mcg 2 / 4
When would you increase the dose of a combination pill - ANSWER irregular bleeding When should you start a combination pill - ANSWER first day of menses or first Sunday after menses occur (helps prevent their cycle during the weekend) Failure of combination birth control - ANSWER Typical 9%, perfect 0.1% Advantages of combination pills - ANSWER cycle control reduce dysmenorrhea, ovarian cysts, anemia, PMDD, mittelschmerz (pain with ovulation), acne, hirsutism, PID, pain from endometriosis prevents ovarian, endometrial & breast cancer improves bone mineral density reduced menstrual bone loss by 60% -- prevents iron deficiency anemia 3 / 4
Disadvantages of combination pills - ANSWER expense, daily dosing, break through bleeding, glucose intolerance, gall bladder disease Side effects of combination pills - ANSWER break through bleeding, N/B, HA, breast tenderness, mood changes (depression) Major complications of combination pills - ANSWER thrombophlebitis, PE, CVC, cancer, hepatocellular adenoma Drug-drug interactions wit combination pills - ANSWER rifampin, vit C, anti- convulsants, St. John's wort Patient on antibiotics for strep throat/sinusitis need to make what change when taking combination birth control pills - ANSWER use condoms during antibiotic use and through one week post-treatment What are the emergency warning signs of a blood clot related to combination pills - ANSWER ACHES - abdominal pain, chest pain, HA, eye or visual changes, swelling
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