A woman who has a seizure disorder and takes barbiturates and phenytoin sodium daily asks the nurse about the pill as a contraceptive choice.The nurse's most appropriate response would be:

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Because the liver metabolizes oral contraceptives,their effectiveness is reduced when they are taken simultaneously with anticonvulsants.Stating that the pill is an effective birth control method with side effects is a true statement,but it is not the most appropriate response.The anticonvulsant reduces the effectiveness of the pill,not the other way around.Stating that the pill is a good choice for a woman of her age and personal history does not teach the client that the effectiveness of the pill may be reduced because of her anticonvulsant therapy.

A Woman Who Has a Seizure Disorder and Takes Barbiturates