A young woman comes into the clinic for follow-up care after a sexually transmitted infection. Which statement made by this patient alerts the nurse that further explanation is needed about her use of oral contraceptive pills (OCPs)?
a. "The OCPs will stop infections."
b. "The OCPs will not cause infection."
c. "I will continue the OCPs if I get an infection."
d. "I need to use a backup means of contraception while taking an antibiotic."
ANS: A
Oral contraceptive pills do not reduce a patient's risk of getting a sexually transmitted disease.
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