Discussion Part Two
You diagnose Emily with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and decide to prescribe drospirenone-ethinyl-estradiol as a way to control both the PCOS symptoms, as well as to act as an oral contraceptive.
- At what dose should this be prescribed?
- What is the mechanism of drospirenone-ethinyl-
estradiol, and why would, because of its mechanism, it be a good choice for her PCOS symptoms (Include the medication-altered physiology)? - How would you monitor for efficacy and toxicity?
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