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audie · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is teaching a contraceptive class to a group of college students. Which of the following responses by a student best demonstrates understanding of the use of oral contraception?

Oral contraceptives should be avoided by women who
a. do not have monogamous relationships.
b. have given birth.
c. have had an IUD in the past.
d. smoke heavily.

Question 2

A nurse counsels a patient preparing for major abdominal surgery. She has been taking an oral contraceptive (OC) for 6 years. When discussing medication alterations, it is important that the nurse instruct the patient to

a. stop the oral contraceptives at least 4 weeks prior to surgery.
b. continue the oral contraceptives until the day prior to surgery.
c. continue the oral contraceptives through the surgical experience.
d. stop the oral contraceptives immediately after surgery.

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Women who smoke are at a higher risk for thrombotic events if they use oral contraceptives.
Women who are in a monogamous relationship, have given birth, or have had an IUD in the past can take oral contraceptives.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The nurse should advise the patient to discontinue the OC at least 4 weeks prior to surgery to reduce the risk of thrombosis.
The OC should not be continued until the day prior to surgery, through the surgical experience, or stopped immediately after surgery.