Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 65%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Nurses' Notes3 days ago: Client presents with reports of intermittent spotting between menstrual cycles. Pelvic examination and swabs for sexually medication.ÔÇØ
transmitted infections obtained by the provider.
Medications include a combined oral contraceptive.
Today:
Client returns to office to discuss results of laboratory testing.
Education provided on newly obtained prescriptions.
Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching about the new medication?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D: You should avoid the sun while taking this medication. This is important because some medications can increase sensitivity to sunlight, leading to sunburn or skin reactions. Avoiding the sun can prevent these adverse effects.
A: You should not take this medication with dairy products as it may interfere with the absorption of the medication.
B: Constipation is a common side effect of some medications, but it is not specific to this particular medication.
C: Headache or blurred vision may occur with some medications, but it is not specific to this particular medication.
E: Using an alternate method of birth control may be necessary if the medication interferes with hormonal contraceptives, but this information is not provided in the question stem.
A: You should not take this medication with dairy products as it may interfere with the absorption of the medication.
B: Constipation is a common side effect of some medications, but it is not specific to this particular medication.
C: Headache or blurred vision may occur with some medications, but it is not specific to this particular medication.
E: Using an alternate method of birth control may be necessary if the medication interferes with hormonal contraceptives, but this information is not provided in the question stem.