With regard to the noncontraceptive medical effects of combined oral contraceptive pills (COCs), nurses should be aware that:
a. COCs can cause toxic shock syndrome if the prescription is wrong.
b. Hormonal withdrawal bleeding usually is a bit more profuse than in normal men-struation and lasts a week.
c. COCs increase the risk of endometrial and ovarian cancer.
d. The effectiveness of COCs can be altered by some over-the-counter medications and herbal supplements.
D
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A Toxic shock syndrome can occur in some diaphragm users, but it is not a con-sequence of taking oral contraceptive pills.
B Hormonal withdrawal bleeding usually is lighter than in normal menstruation and lasts a couple of days.
C Oral contraceptive pills offer protection against the risk of endometrial and ova-rian cancers.
D The effectiveness of COCs can be altered by some over-the-counter medications and herbal supplements.
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