While caring for a patient who uses oral birth control pills and is taking PO (procaine penicillin
G., which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the client teaching?

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PO (procaine penicillin G) can decrease the effectiveness of oral birth control pills, so it is important for the client to use a barrier method of birth control (e.g. condoms) during the therapy and until their next menstrual cycle to prevent unintended pregnancy. Option A is incorrect as it is incorrect advice to have the client stop taking their birth control pills for an extended period of time. Option C is incorrect as a hormone patch would not be a typical recommendation in this scenario. Option D is incorrect as mentioned earlier, PO (procaine penicillin G) can decrease the effectiveness of oral birth control pills, and alternative protection should be used.

While Caring for a Patient Who Uses Oral Birth Control