When the nurse is counseling a woman who is beginning antitubercular therapy with rifampin, which statement by the nurse is most important regarding potential drug interactions?
A. If you are taking birth control pills, you will need to switch to another from of birth control."
B. Your birth control pills will remain effective will you are taking rifampin."
C. "You will need to switch to a stronger form of oral contraceptive while taking rifampin ."
D. "You can take the birth control pills with the rifampin without problems, but it may cause your urine to turn reddish orange."
Answer: A. If you are taking birth control pills, you will need to switch to another from of birth control."
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