A 35-year-old female patient with a prescription for oral contraceptives is prescribed steroid therapy. Which of the following is a priority teaching point for this patient?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Oral contraceptives can be affected by the use of steroids, and they may decrease the effectiveness of contraception. Adding another form of contraception is a necessary precaution to prevent unintended pregnancy. Weighing daily and avoiding salt are not priorities in this situation, and there is a potential for drug interactions between the medications, making option B incorrect.

A 35-Year-Old Female Patient with a Prescription for Oral Contraceptives