A 37-year-old woman has just experienced the end of a long-term relationship and has expressed a desire to begin using oral contraceptives. What aspect of this woman's current health status would contraindicate this treatment?
A) The woman has a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes.
B) The woman has asthma and uses inhaled corticosteroids and bronchodilators.
C) The woman has a family history of breast cancer.
D) The woman takes an antiplatelet medication for coronary artery disease.
D
Feedback:
Coronary artery disease is a contraindication to the use of oral contraceptives. Diabetes and asthma do not necessarily contraindicate this treatment. A family history of breast cancer is relevant but would not absolutely contraindicate oral contraceptive use.
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