Meds Flashcards
1
Q
Prempro
A
HRT
Combination of medroxyprogesterone and ethinyl estradiol
Risk Factors: breast cancer, myocardial infarction, stroke, venous thromboembolism, and death due to lung cancer; breast cancer risks increase after 3-5 years.
Benefits: prevention of osteoporotic fractures and colorectal cancer
Indication: Alleviate menopausal symptoms
2
Q
Do you have increased risk of Breast CA risk if your aunt had it?
A
No, Familial Breast Cancer Risk: A patient has an increased risk of breast cancer if a first-degree relative has had breast cancer. (A first-degree relative is a parent or a sibling.)
3
Q
Risk factors for cervical Ca:
A
Smoking
Sex at earlier age
Immunocompromised
Multiple sex partners
