Which drugs are used to induce medical abortion
2 points
Mifepristone (sensitises the uterus to the prostaglandin)
THEN
Misoprostol (a prostaglandin)
Which drugs are used to induce labour
2 points
Dinoprostone
Oxytocin
Oxytocin and Ergometrine are examples of what class of drug?
Oxytocics
What drug is used to manage ectopic pregnancy [unlicensed] ?
Methotrexate
________ drugs postpone premature labour and aim to reduce harm to the baby
Tocolytic
Which drug can be used as a tocolytic [unlicensed] to prevent premature labour ?
Nifedipine
How often are smear tests?
a) Under 50s
b) Age 50-65
a) Every 3 years
b) Every 5 years