Abortion

Pharmacist Resource Guide for Medical Abortion

• Resource for assessing therapy used for medical abortion including contraindications, drug interactions and counselling instructions. 

Pharmacist Checklist for Medical Abortion

• Counselling checklist for Mifegymiso

1. Which of the following is NOT a contraindication to medical abortion? 

a) Ambivalence  

b) 60 days gestation 

c) IUD in place 

d) Suspected ectopic pregnancy 

2. It is recommended for patients to follow up with their providers how many days/weeks following medical abortion? 

a) 1 day 

b) 3 days 

c) 1-2 weeks 

d) 2-4 weeks 

3. The following s/sx are expected following medical abortion EXCEPT? 

a) Vaginal bleeding 

b) Abdominal pain 

c) Nausea 

d) Tachycardia 

4. Mifegymiso is approved for use up to _____  gestation. 

a) 4 weeks 

b) 8 weeks 

c) 9 weeks 

d) 12 weeks 

5. Which of the following is NOT a contraindication to using Mifegymiso? 

a) Inherited porphyria 

b) Chronic adrenal failure 

c) Uncontrolled diabetes 

d) Uncontrolled asthma