When teaching a client taking an estrogen-progestin combination ...

[penguins]

When teaching a client taking an estrogen-progestin combination oral contraceptive, the nurse should instruct that client to do which of the following if she forgets to take a dose? She should:
 
  a. take it as soon as she remembers.
  b. stop taking the rest of the tablets for the month.
  c. take two tablets the next day.
  d. take two tablets instead of one each day for the rest of the month.

Question 2

When teaching women who are taking progestins, the nurse should instruct them to do which of the following if they believe they are pregnant?
 
  a. discontinue them and see their health care provider.
  b. continue them and see their health care provider.
  c. delay any action until the end of their cycle to see if menstruation occurs.
  d. continue the pills and do nothing special.

[IAPPLET]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: This is the correct instruction.
B Incorrect: This is not appropriate instruction.
C Incorrect: This is not appropriate instruction.
D Incorrect: This is not appropriate instruction.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: These can harm the developing fetus.
B Incorrect: The medication should be stopped and the health care provider notified.
C Incorrect: The medication should be stopped and the health care provider notified.
D Incorrect: The medication should be stopped and the health care provider notified.

[penguins]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[kusterl]

Great answer, keep it coming