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
,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
,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
, 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
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
,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
,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
, 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
