Emergency Contraception question n answers graded A+ 2023

Emergency Contraception. Emergency Contraception (Definition/Uses) - correct answer Definition: Hormonal medications that can be used to prevent pregnancy Uses: Following unprotected intercourse contraceptive failure/misuse, rape or coerced sex Emergency Contraception: Available Options - correct answer 1. Emergency contraception pills (ECPs) 2. Copper-bearing intrauterine device (IUD) Dispensing EC in Massachusetts: the laws - correct answer 1. As of February 2006, *pharmacies are to stock all "commonly prescribed" medications, including EC. 2. *No "conscience clause"* - pharmacists are not allowed to refuse to provide access to birth control or other medications (e.g. EC). 3. Allow licensed pharmacists to dispense EC after completing a training program. Pharmacists who dispense EC must *annually* provide to the *Department of Public Health* (DPH) the number of times EC was administered. Dispensing EC in Massachusetts: the laws Duties of the pharmacist - correct answer A. Requirements for pharmacists: 1. Must be licensed in the state of practice (i.e. MA) 2. Obtain a proof of completion of accredited EC training (1 CE) 3. Obtain a standing order and file at your pharmacy as well as a copy filed with the board of pharmacy B. Additional Duties 1. Offer to provide counselling upon each dispense 2. Annual reporting of EC dispensed to the MA DPH 3 ways to obtain EC in Massachusetts - correct answer 1. via Rx 2. via OTC in the family planning aisle