The primary care NP prescribes an extended-cycle monophasic pill regimen for a young woman who reports having multiple partners. Which statement by the patient indicates she understands the regimen?
a. "I have to take a pill only every 3 months."
b. "I should expect to have only four periods each year."
c. "I will need to use condoms for only 7 more days."
d. "This type of pill has fewer side effects than other types."
B
The extended-cycle pills have fewer pill-free intervals, so women have only four periods a year. Patients take pills every day. Because this patient has multiple partners, she should continue to use condoms. This type of pill has the same side effects as other types.
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