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Active learning templet- Levonorgestrel
ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE CATEGORY CLASS PURPOSE OF MEDICATION Expected Pharmacological Action Therapeutic Use Medication Admi
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1 Expected pharmacological action

  • Thickening of cervical mucus.
  • Inhibit ovulation by decreasing FSH and LH.
  • Alteration of endometrium,but not effective after implantation begins.

2 Complications.

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Diarrhea

3 Contraindications

  • Thromboembolitic disorders.
  • Breast carcinoma.
  • Pregnancy.
  • Undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding.
  • Benign or malignant liver tumors.

4 Interactions

  • A total of 268 drugs are known to interact with levorgestrel.
  • 212 moderate drug interactions.
  • 14 minor drug interactions.
  • Broad spectrum antibiotics may alter absorption of estrogens.
  • Barbiturates may increase the metabolism of estrogens.

Therapeutic use

  • Prevention of pregnancy after unprotected sex.
  • Used as emergency contraceptive

Nursing interventions

  • Observe the patient for vomiting within 2 hours of taking tablet.
  • Check for possible sideffects.
  • Advice pregnancy test if missing consecutive periods.
  • Monitor for abdominal pain.

Evaluation of medical effectiveness

  • Levonorgestrel be supplied after intercourse upto 3 days after intercourse,due to lowering efficacy as time passes

Medication administration

  • Take one tablet daily beginning on the fifth day of the cycle.

Client education

  • Store in a cool ,dry place away from sunlight and children.
  • Breakthrough bleeding/diarrhea maybe signs of decreased birth control effect.
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