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jasdeep_brar · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A client is taking oral contraceptives. The nurse instructs her to use another form of birth control when she takes which prescribed medications?

Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Ampicillin
2. Tetracycline
3. Warfarin
4. Insulin
5. Theophylline

Question 2

A client being treated for rape asks why ulipristal (Ella) has been prescribed when the morning after pill can be obtained without a prescription. How should the nurse respond?

Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Only one dose of the medication needs to be taken.
2. This medication prevents ovulation.
3. It works for 5 days after having unprotected sex.
4. It works better than other morning-after pills.
5. It will cause an abortion.

meow1234 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,2
Rationale 1: Ampicillin can reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives and increase the risk of pregnancy.
Rationale 2: Tetracycline can reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives and increase the risk of pregnancy.
Rationale 3: Warfarin does not reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives.
Rationale 4: Insulin does not reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives.
Rationale 5: Theophylline does not reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives.
Global Rationale: Ampicillin and tetracycline can reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives. Warfarin, insulin, and theophylline do not have this effect.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: Ulipristal (Ella) is a single-dose medication.
Rationale 2: Ulipristal (Ella) prevents ovulation.
Rationale 3: Ulipristal (Ella) retains its effectiveness for 5 days following unprotected sex.
Rationale 4: Ulipristal (Ella) is not more effective than other morning-after pills.
Rationale 5: Ulipristal (Ella) does not cause abortion.
Global Rationale: Ulipristal (Ella) is a single-dose medication that prevents ovulation and retains its effectiveness for 5 days following unprotected sex. This makes it an effective choice in the event of rape. It is not more effective that other morning-after pills and does not cause abortion.