Oral contraceptives should be avoided by women who:
1. do not have monogamous relationships.
2. have given birth.
3. have had an IUD in the past.
4. smoke heavily.
Question 2
A nurse counsels a patient preparing for major abdominal surgery. She has been taking oral contraceptives for 6 years. When the nurse discusses medication alterations, it is important to instruct the patient to:
1. stop the oral contraceptives at least 4 weeks before the surgery.
2. continue the oral contraceptives until the day before surgery.
3. continue the oral contraceptives through the surgical experience.
4. stop the oral contraceptives immediately after surgery.